Debbie Mendelson examines a bay laurel for possible symptoms of sudden oak death along Todo El Mundo in Woodside on Dec. 13, 2024. Photo by Magali Gauthier. This November, researchers discovered ...
If a recipe asks you to add a bay leaf, would you listen? The leathery but delicate leaf, which is usually removed before a dish is served, has been a mainstay of Mediterranean cuisine for ...
Bay leaves come from the bay laurel tree, an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. When they're cooked in a meal such as a stew or soup for an extended period, bay leaves are supposed ...