bay leaf

Add bay leaves to the top of your bins - note that this can change the flavor somewhat, but bay leaves do naturally detour pests.

Place bay leaves in a small bowl of water. Roll two bay leaves at a time and then thinly shred and place in dry dish.

Its glistening, pepper-studded exterior can look splendid presented on a wooden board and surrounded by a branch or two of bay leaves.

Add shredded bay leaves and stir in and cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or more to let all the flavors mix well.

Add the beans together with the water they boiled in into the broth. Then add a couple of bay leaves and garlic cut into small pieces.

Include things like white beans, carrots, celery, parsnips, potatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and rosemary.

Bay leaves can also be placed in cabinets, drawers and containers to further deter those pesky critters.

To make your own bay rum aftershave, you can soak two to four cups of bay leaves in enough rum to cover them.

Then, place on a stove to brown with some olive oil. Add some bay leaves and salt and pepper.

Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.

Salt, pepper, bay leaves, sunflower oil, sour cream and fresh herbs.

Discard bay leaves, season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Also in the 1700's, unmarried women pinned five bay leaves to their pillows on the eve of Valentine's Day.

Add the crushed tomatoes and bay leaves.

What are the bay leaves for?

For a hearty Alaska treat, cook with onions and bay leaves at 350 degrees, for 6 to 8 hours.