California Bay Leaves
California Bay Leaves
California Bay Leaves

California Bay Leaves

$10.99

Delicately sweet, mild and aromatic with hints of nutmeg and camphor for infusing flavor into sauces, soups and stews.
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California bay leaves are used as a seasoning in slow-cooking recipes such as soups and stews, or for pickling vegetables. Add to chowders or tomato-based sauces. This Californian variety of bay leaf is stronger in flavor and larger in size than the Turkish variety of bay leaves. 

Net Weights: Large Bag 0.25oz
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How to Use

Use bay leaves seasoning to enhance the flavor of your dish, especially in slow-cooking processes. Add bay leaf flavor to chowders, tomato-based sauces, stews, and pickling brines. Remove whole California bay leaves at end of cooking before serving.

Founders' Notes
One of my top three favorite spice aromas. I use California bay leaves anytime I’m pickling, from quick pickles and watermelon rinds to breakfast radishes and carrot ribbons. These all get a flavor boost from just one leaf being in the brine. Janet steeps a bay leaf in milk or cream when she’s making custard or pudding, adding a subtle flavor with a hint of melon that works beautifully in desserts.

About this Spice
The California bay leaf comes from a native evergreen tree that grows to 80 feet in height. There are different species of the laurel family, California bay leaves or umbellularia californica, which are also known as mountain laurel, Oregon myrtle, or pepperwood.

California Bay Leaves Q&A

What is the difference between California bay leaves and Turkish bay leaves?

California bay leaves have a stronger flavor thank Turkish bay leaves, and are longer and skinnier. They can be used interchangeably, but since California bay leaves are stronger, less of California should be used in recipes thank Turkish.

What do California bay leaves taste like?

California bay leaves have a sweeter flavor, with nutmeg and camphor notes.

What dishes use California bay leaves?

California bay leaves are best for slow cooking dishes, but great in most soups, stews and chowders. Use in pickling brines, and remove leaves before serving.

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