Spices

Bay leaves (alloro, in Italian) can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology as the laurel tree. The laurel tree grows abundantly in Italy and… Read More »Are Bay Leaves Used In Italian?

They are a fixture in the cooking of many European cuisines (particularly those of the Mediterranean), as well as in the Americas. They are used… Read More »What Cultures Use Bay Leaves?

Bay Laurel can be grown indoors in pots, and outdoors as shrubs and also as trees. It is a slow growing plant and can reach… Read More »Can I Grow Bay Leaves At Home?

bay laurel tree. These leaves come from the bay laurel tree—scientific name Laurus nobilis—that is native to the Mediterranean. Where do you find bay leaves?… Read More »Where Do You Get Bay Leaves From?

Bay leaves can be used fresh or dried and are used in cooking to give a fragrant flavour to soups, stews and other dishes. Do… Read More »Can I Use Bay Leaves From My Garden?

Please note that you should never induce a dog’s vomiting without a vet’s instruction. After you have done everything that the vet has told you… Read More »Should I Induce Vomiting If My Dog Ate Garlic?

Bay leaves are aromatic, leathery and glossy in appearance with matt undersides. They are large in size and will often reach up to 15cm in… Read More »How Do I Identify A Bay Leaf?

Almost all species of Laurel hedge are poisonous to dogs, with the exception of Bay Laurel. If you share your home with a dog, it… Read More »Can Dogs Eat Laurel Leaves?

If you’re using bay leaves, just place a few dried ones anywhere in your home that you see silverfish, and allow them to be naturally… Read More »Do Bay Leaves Repel Silverfish?

The basil leaf has a more minty, spicy taste that makes it ideal for sauces, potato dishes, and any other dish where you would use… Read More »Do Bay Leaves And Basil Taste The Same?