No, I'm not talking about algae in the Chesapeake. I'm talking about Laurus nobilis, bay laurel. I appreciate the tiny flowers which are more stamen than anything else. They look like tiny golden tassels and are present for a very short time.
I love the scent of crushed fresh bay. One tree in the Herb Garden has notes of nutmeg and banana and clove at the same time. Not as pronounced in the dry leaves, but good enough to add a smooth and mellow refinement to almost any stew or soup. Indispensable in cream of crab soup.
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