Organic Bay Leaves | Cooking with Bay Leaves

1 oz bag	Price: $2.38	Quantity:
2 oz bag	Price: $3.67	Quantity:
4 oz bag	Price: $5.84	Quantity:
8 oz bag	Price: $9.85	Quantity:
1 lb bag	Price: $17.19	Quantity:
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We are constantly on the look for good quality organics to add to our rapidly growing selection of organic spices and herbs and this was one that we just couldn’t put off any longer. Our organic Bay Leaves are harvested in Turkey. We also carry non organic bay leaves.

Bay leaf comes from a native shrub that has grown wild along the eastern and northern shores of the Mediterranean and its history can be dated back to the early Greek mythology adventures of Apollo and Daphne.

Bay leaves are typically added whole or crumbled early in the cooking process. It is actually a myth that the leaf can’t be eaten and the removal from a soup, stew or sauce is actually unnecessary. But with that being said nobody really wants to chomp down on these rubbery leaves even if they have been thoroughly cooked.

They are several versions of bay leaves from a domestic version grown in California to bay leaves harvested in India or Indonesia. Our leaves from Turkey are not as boldly aromatic at the start of the process when compared to some of these others but the cooking process really seems to bring out their flavor better than the others which is why they are our preferred bay leave.

Bay has a balsamic, sweet aroma with hints of camphor and nutmeg.

Bay leaves release their flavor slowly which is why they are so popular in marinades, pickles, sauces, soups and stews. In Turkey bay is used in slow cooked lamb dishes while in Morocco in chicken tagines. Bay leaves are a key ingredient in the French blend bouquets garnis.
Bay leaves go well with beef, chicken, citrus fruits, fish, rice, tomatoes and white beans. Works well in combination with allspice, garlic, juniper, marjoram, oregano, parsley, sage, summer savory and thyme.

Helpful hint: Bay leaves are incredibly light and one ounce is approximately 132 leaves so order accordingly.

Some of our favorite recipes with bay leaves include Cajun Red Beans and Rice , Low Sodium Beef Stew, Arroz Con Pollo , 3 Bean Layered Crock Pot Chili and Homemade Chicken Soup.

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