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Bay leaf is very fragrant and adds a complex flavors to all kinds of foods! Bay's flavor complements foods such as vegetables, soups, meats, seafood, sauces, and all kinds of pickles!

Bay is especially beneficial in dishes cooked a long time such as stews and soups because bay releases its flavor gradually during the cooking process.

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Whole bay leaves are often added to dishes while they are cooking and then removed before the food is served. This is done because the leaves are slightly toxic. Bay also can be ground before use, but this is less common.

To make bay leaf scented soap, add a small amount of liquid from a pot that has had bay leaves boiled in it, too melted Neutrogena soap (or similar soap) and allow to cool in the desired mold. Try adding a whole leaf or two to the mold before the soap cools to add a decorative touch.

The branches of the bay plant are also used to make crafts and wreaths, they have been used for this purpose since ancient times. Some people even add bay leaves to dry goods such as rice and flour to discourage pests from snaking on them.

    1 lemon

    1 cup virgin olive oil

    1 bay leaf

    1/4 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

    Pour the olive oil into a saucepan. Remove the zest from the lemon and add it to the oil along with the bay leaf and peppercorns. Cook over medium heat for three to five minutes. The oil can be stored at room temperature in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

-Use bay sparingly

-Use fresh or dried bay leaf

-Discard whole bay leaves before serving

-Bay releases its flavor gradually during cooking

-Bay can be added to nearly any savory dish

-The leaves can be crush or ground just before use

The bay plant goes by several names including Sweet Bay, Sweet Loral, Bay Loral, and even Poet Laureate in ancient times. These names are fitting because bay (Laurus nobilis) is a member of the Loral Family, (Lauraceae) along with Cassia cinnamon and avocado trees.

Bay is an evergreen tree that normally grows 10-30 feet tall and is a native of the Mediterranean. The bay leaves are dark green, 2-4 inches long, and symmetrical. Bay's flowers bloom in clusters and develop into dark blue berries. Only the leaves of these plants are suitable for culinary purpose.

Bay is a small evergreen tree, which is a sensitive to cold weather; it will need to be taken inside for winter in some climates. A large and well-fertilized pot will be necessary for this small tree. Bay needs lots of sun and water in well draining soil (or pot). Like most fresh herbs, fresh bay has an excellent flavor and aroma.

The branches of the Sweet Laurel (Bay) plant are fairly flexible, making them suitable for craft projects as well as training into ornamental shapes. The branches are bent into a particular position, tied, and left in that position until they stay naturally. This kind of manipulation of a plant's natural shape by training, and trimming is called topiary.