From Spatula Diaries: Why you need to plant bay leaves

Of all the herbs I tend to use in the fall, one I can’t live without is bay leaf. Lately, I’ve been going through leaf after leaf as cooler temperatures begin to (sorta) appear. This herb grows year-round in Louisiana, and if you get a plant started, you can look forward to serious use, not to mention beauty, for years to come.

A member of the laurel family, bay leaf infuses both sweet and savory flavors and can be used in a wide range of dishes. It works especially well in soups, stocks, stews, braises, roasts, gumbos, pasta sauces, beans of any kind and jambalaya. Read Maggie Heyn Richardson’s latest blog for more information.