I only use bay when instructed to by a recipe because I don't like the
smell. What dishes "need" bay for them to really work ?

Steve

PS We bought a 1€ seedling in a garden centre and it is now the most
prolific thing in our courtyard regardless of how hard we treat it, each
year we lop 60cms off the top just to keep the light coming into the
kitchen.




Dr. Edward Warren wrote:
> I have just learned how wonderful fresh bay leaves are and I have planted a
> tree. It has older dark green leaves that are 3 inches long and young light
> green leaves that are half that size. Does anyone know which are preferable
> or even whether it makes a difference?
> Thank you,
> Edward Warren
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