Bay leaf—or bay laurel as it’s also known—is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a culinary herb. You've probably added ...

Keep it in its own pot and have it as a statement indoor plant. When growing herbs indoors it’s best kept in a sunny spot with good ventilation. Mist the leaves frequently and watch out for pests like ...

Growing and harvesting your own cooking herbs is a rewarding experience that adds freshness and flavor to your culinary ...

The following are suggested herb blends. (Assume equal parts unless specified.) Bay leaf, 2 parts parsley, thyme. The herbs may be wrapped in cheesecloth or the parsley wrapped around the thyme and ...

The basil plants I bought at Trader Joe’s in the spring overperformed — one in a pot by the front steps, the other in the herb garden ... celery tops and a bay leaf. I strained the broth ...

Although fresh leaves are becoming more widely available, they are usually sold dried. The dried bay leaves are more strongly flavoured than fresh ones, but the uses for both are the same.