Bay Leaves - Whole Hand Selected

If you're cooking a pot of red beans, there better be a bay leaf in there! Bay Leaves (Laurus nobilis) are the leaves from the Bay Laurel Tree commonly found in the Mediterranean region. Bay Leaves add a tangy, earthy flavor to long-simmering dishes like gumbo, etouffee, fricasee...and red beans! The flavor might be hard to describe, but you definitely know when it's missing. Bay Leaves just add a layer of flavor necessary to South Louisiana dishes. Making Gumbo? Don't forget Gumbo File!  Suggested Recipes: Sunday BologneseGerman Potato SoupSofritoIrish Stout Beef StewTurkey & Sausage Gumbo