Description
Our Organic California Bay Leaves are the whole leaves of the California bay tree which have been hand harvested and delicately air-dried. These whole California bay leaves are similar in culinary usage to other bay leaf varieties, generally added to the cooking liquid and removed before eating. Their primary culinary use makes a speciality of imparting their deep fragrance, which is much more evident then their subtle taste, into savory dishes. These aromas and delicate flavors are a bit floral and herbal, resembling that of thyme and oregano. Unlike some dried spices whoÕs fresh counterpart boasts more powerful flavors, the fresh bay leave is if truth be told somewhat mild requiring a pro-longed aging period for the unique fragrance and flavors to develop. By directly sourcing these all-natural California bay leaves we ensure that this aging has been done without the usage of harsh chemicals, maximizing their robust flavor and nutrient load! When first experimenting with our all-natural bay leaves at home you may notice that the flavor they impart into dishes is somewhat mellow, and in the presence of more dominating flavors can almost go unnoticed. On the other hand, this does not mean that they will have to be neglected! The power of bay leaves is that they sing back-up for meaty flavors, essentially setting the stage and enhancing the natural savory notes of braises, stews, and soups. With that being said, those examples are a great place to start your bay leaf experimentation! Try adding in a couple of to your next pot of anything-that’s-not-dessert liquid -like curry! and let slowly simmer removing before consumption (though, technically they are edible). In some cases, if wishing to impart a more intense bay leaf flavor, you’ll crush up the leaf prior to usage. On the other hand, this makes it difficult to pull out before eating so try putting them in an infuser or muslin bag. Another creative usage is adding a crushed leaf to your next tea infusion giving it a unique herbal fragrance that is somewhat delicious!
Certified ORGANIC spices, herbs and seasonings processed in a nut free and soy free facility
NON GMO; All of our methods, are completely compatible with the full USDA Organic standard, at the same time as managing to meet or surpass strict FDA regulated safety standards
GLUTEN FREE gourmet herbs, spices and seasonings crafted in small batches
PURE INGREDIENTS with NO IRRIDIATION, ZERO ADDITIVES, salts, sugars and anti-caking agents
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN gourmet herbs, spices and seasonings crafted in small batches
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