Tag: Bay Leaf

Bay leaves are not a hallucinogen, so neither eating nor smoking them would cause you to experience anything weird (although some varieties of bay leaf can supposedly cause intestinal trouble). Do bay leaves cause hallucinations? On Bay as Aphrodisiac and Hallucinogenic I’ve also heard it said that Ancient Greek priestesses chewed bay leaves in order […]

Bay leaf is typically used to season long-cooking dishes like soups, stews, and braises, but it can also enhance the flavor of quicker-cooking dishes like risotto, pasta sauce, or even a simple pot of rice. The key is to have at least a little liquid for the bay to infuse and heat to get the […]

A popular spice used in pickling and marinating and to flavour stews, stuffings, and fish, bay leaves are delicately fragrant but have a bitter taste. Is bay leaves a spice or herb? Bay leaves are an herb plucked from the evergreen tree, Lauris nobilis, also known as the bay laurel tree. (Not to be confused […]

You can crush or cut bay leaves into small pieces before adding them to a dish if you wish. It is a basic ingredient for making the base gravy of most Indian dishes. They are used to make curries, soups and stews. Ground bay leaves can be added to other spices for making spice rubs, […]

In addition to simmering in soups and stews, bay leaves are great for stuffing into the cavity of a chicken before roasting it, and can also be added to the liquid when cooking rice. When ground into a powder, bay leaf is used similarly to a spice. What does bay leaf go with? Bay leaves […]

Longer and wider than bay laurel leaves, they come from the same family but are less woodsy and piney in flavor and more akin to cinnamon and cloves. (Cinnamomum tamala or C. zeylanicum) Botanical Name (Cinnamomum tamala or C. zeylanicum) Flavor Clove-like, slightly spicy and refreshing What does bay leaf and clove do for the […]

olive green. Indian bay leaves are about twice as long and wider, usually olive green in colour and have three veins running the length of the leaf. What color are bay leaves? olive greenFresh bay leaves are shiny and dark green on the top, and pale green underneath. They’re very aromatic, with a slight bitter […]

Bay Leaf plants are slow growing trees with leaves that are used as seasoning in cooking. It is also known as bay laurel, sweet bay and simply laurel. If you enjoy growing herbs, this is a great one to try, since it has a very aromatic flavor. Which part of the plant is bay leaf? […]

This last one is because cinnamon leaves look similar to bay leaves and both come from a species of laurel tree (though neither is the exact same tree that we get cinnamon bark from). Cinnamon leaves and bay leaves are also used in the same way – simmered in long-cooked dishes and removed before eating. […]

Oregano. As another bitter, pungent, and slightly minty herb (and one that’s very easy to find), dried oregano can also work as a bay leaf substitute. Like basil, using oregano as a bay leaf substitute will work best in tomato-based dishes and recipes that use beef and lamb. What can I substitute for bay leaf? […]

Bay leaf, also known as laurel leaf, is mostly used in soups and broths because it can enhance the aroma and the flavor. Now, if you are in the middle of cooking something and you realize that you have run out of bay leaves already for dinner. There’s no need to worry. Are bay leaves […]

two. There are two main types of bay leaf: Turkish (or Mediterranean bay leaf) and Californian. The Californian bay leaf is, of course, native to California, but the Turkish variety is the most common. Are there different types of bay leaf trees? There are two main varieties: California bay leaves, which tend to be longer […]

Are Bay leaves and Pimento leaves the same? No they are not. This is a common misconception that many folk have. Even though both dried leaves have similar uses in the culinary world, the flavor profile of both are very different. What is pimento leaf? Pimento Leaf (Pimenta) – Pimento diocia Originally named “pimento”, Spanish […]

These are quite different to the European bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) and are actually leaves from a type of cinnamon tree. The flavor is distinctly clove-like, slightly spicy and refreshing. (Cinnamomum tamala or C. zeylanicum) Botanical Name (Cinnamomum tamala or C. zeylanicum) Common Names Tejpat, Cinnamon Leaves Is cinnamon leaf called bay leaf? Cinnamon tree […]

Bay Leaves pairs nicely with these herbs and spices. Try them together the next time you’re in the kitchen cooking something up for lunch or dinner. Rosemary: Aromatic rosemary adds distinctive Mediterranean flavor to grilled lamb, roast chicken, tomato sauce, roasted vegetables and potatoes. What does rosemary pair well with? In cooking, rosemary is used […]

Bay trees are dioecious, which means that both male and female plants are needed to produce seeds that are viable. The seeds form on the female plants and are contained inside the berries that form in the fall. How do bay leaves reproduce? Bay trees are dioecious, which means a male and female plant are […]

Native to the Mediterranean region, sweet bay is an attractive evergreen tree that can reach as many as 18 metres (60 feet) in height. Male and female flowers are borne separately on individual trees. The thick leathery leaves are roughly oval in shape and are glossy dark green in colour. How can you tell a […]

Seeds take up to nine months to germinate, and cuttings taken from semi-hard stems take up to five months to root properly. How easy is it to grow a bay tree? Bay can be grown in a number of ways. It thrives in containers, especially if watered regularly and positioned in a sheltered spot. In […]

Bay tree cuttings are best taken in midsummer, when the new growth is half ripe. Cut a 6-inch (15 cm.) length from the end of a stem and remove all but the top couple leaves. Stick the cutting in a pot of good growing medium (Note: you may dip the end in rooting hormone first, […]

However, what they’re finding is an innocent bay leaf. It’s nothing but a bit of seasoning. Chipotle uses bay leaves as a spice in their rice and other food. While they’re supposed to be removed before the food is served, they sometimes slip through which rankles many customers. What does it mean when you get […]