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[Jtdmum]

Can't make good beef stew without them.   Fresh tomato sauce, have to put at least two in.  

Bay is one of my favorite spices.  Up there with thyme and basil.  Love it. 

[sidsmom]

But what....taste does it give?

[Kachina624]

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@sidsmom wrote:

What does a Bay Leaf do?

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@sidsmom.  It imbues your pot roast with the wisdom of the ages.  It will also keep weevils out of your flour cannister.

[sidsmom]

Ahhhh...Unicorn ingredient....or maybe Fairy Dust?

🦄🧚‍♀️

Maybe I just need to see what it’s all about. 

Doesn’t hurt to add a little spice to life, yes?!

[nomless]

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@sidsmom wrote:

But what....taste does it give?

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@sidsmom, according to the post quoting Bon Apetit, the flavor is minty, peppery, like pine, slightly bitter.

[Still Raining]

It is a subtle sort of musty flavor.  Not hot or sour or sweet.  It is like a bass in music, rich.

[GenXmuse]

I love bay leaves and use them in stews and soups. It really adds very nice flavor. If it’s not, the leaves are too old. 

[phoenixbrd]

Bay leaves have a definite scent when I add to a veggie stew, but to be honest I'm not so sure it makes a tremendous culinary impact in most dishes other than adding a bit of "earthy" flavor.  I'm sensitive to herbs and seasonings.  I use it sometimes in soups (always in lentil soup) and veggie stews, but typically not one of my go-tos.

@sidsmom  wish you were here today, after our mainstay green salad today...we had red lentil chili over lemon rice and it turned out soooo goood!  As you would say, all about the seasonings...lots of Frontier Mexican Fiesta, cumin, chipolte chili powder. and smoked paprika, fresh jalapeno, as well as roasted green peppers. Smokin'!

[sidsmom]

@phoenixbrd

Oooooooo...you had me at ‘lemon rice’!

Smokin’!  Cute...remember you are what you eat! 

[fthunt]

No clue ...........have wondered the same thing!   (dried up brittle old leaf)