laurel leaves

bay leaves

It is very useful herb for consuming with meat and fish.

Laurus nobilis is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous smooth leaves… Dried laurel berries and pressed leaf oil can both be used as robust spices, and the wood can be burnt for strong smoke flavoring.

Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae). Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavour and fragrance. The leaves should be removed from the cooked food before eating (see safety section below). The leaves are often used to flavour soups, stews, braises and pâtés in many countries.