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Are you one of the haters out there that thinks bay leaves are pointless? Some like to argue that they don’t taste of anything and don’t actually have a purpose in any recipe. But this blog will tell you why bay leaves are one of the most misunderstood herbs. Not worthless, but wonderful, they really do make a difference to your cooking. But before we get into all the reasons why, let’s start with what a bay leaf actually is. The bay leaf, also called the bay laurel, sweet bay and roman laurel, comes from the Laurus nobilis, or bay tree – a popular evergreen shrub that’s loved as much for the aromatic flavour the leaves add to recipes, as for its appearance in the garden. Technically, the bay leaf is a herb, but it acts like a spice in the kitchen. A real team player, it can be used in a variety of dishes to draw out the flavour of other ingredients.
