Fresh Bay Leaves, Large Bag

Fresh Bay Leaves Bag is a large bag of fresh bay leaves – the aromatic Mediterranean herb that is a fundamental building block of French and Italian cooking. Fresh bay leaves have a more complex, camphor-like fragrance than dried bay. As a result, they deliver a subtly floral, herbal depth to stocks, braises and infusions that the dried leaf cannot match. Furthermore, a large bag provides a generous supply for all slow cooking and preserving needs. In particular, fresh bay is always the better choice when a long cooking time is involved.

About Fresh Bay Leaves Bag

We source our fresh herbs from specialist herb growers across Britain and Europe. In particular, we select every variety for its condition, fragrance and flavour. As a result, the herbs we deliver meet a standard well above what supermarket plastic packets provide. Furthermore, large bunches give you a genuinely useful quantity. They let you use herbs generously rather than sparingly. However, the freshness of a herb makes all the difference to both flavour and aroma. In particular, herbs that have sat in cold storage for several days lose the volatile oils that carry their character. Additionally, we deliver direct from our growers so you cook with herbs at their most fragrant. A short supply chain from field to kitchen makes all the difference. That is why Fresh Bay Leaves Bag from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Fresh Bay Leaves Bag From Us

Using fresh herbs generously transforms cooking. In contrast to dried herbs, fresh varieties carry volatile aromatic oils. These deliver fragrance, flavour and visual appeal simultaneously. As a result, good fresh herbs are among the highest-return ingredients in any kitchen. Furthermore, most herbs fall into two categories. Hardy herbs suit cooking. Delicate herbs are best added at the very end. However, even hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme and sage benefit from a final scattering of fresh leaves to brighten the dish. In particular, storing herbs correctly extends their life considerably. Moreover, treat soft herbs like flowers. Stand them in a little water in the fridge to keep them fresh for several extra days. Additionally, hardy herbs keep well wrapped in damp kitchen paper. That is why we always include guidance with every delivery.

How to Cook Fresh Bay Leaves Bag

To get the very best from Fresh Bay Leaves Bag:

• Add whole leaves to stocks, soups, stews and braises at the start of cooking.
• Include in a bouquet garni alongside thyme and parsley for a classic French aromatic base.
• Furthermore, fresh bay leaves infuse beautifully into cream, milk and custard for desserts with a subtle herbal depth.
• However, always remove bay leaves before serving – they are not pleasant to eat.

Perfect Pairings

Fresh Bay Leaves Bag pairs beautifully with:

• Beef, lamb, game or any long-braised meat where the bay perfumes the cooking liquid
• Stocks and court bouillons as an essential aromatic element
• Milk puddings, custards and panna cotta where the subtle infusion adds depth
• Tomato sauces, lentils and bean dishes as a classic background flavouring

Storage: Keep refrigerated. Store soft herbs like basil, coriander and parsley standing in a little water in the fridge. Cover loosely with a bag. Store hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme and sage wrapped in damp kitchen paper. Keep in a sealed bag in the fridge. Furthermore, most fresh herbs keep for 5 to 7 days when stored well. However, basil is the exception – store at room temperature as cold turns the leaves black. Delivered fresh and ready to use.

However you use it, Fresh Bay Leaves Bag brings a freshness and quality to any dish that dried or older alternatives simply cannot provide. Moreover, cooking with genuinely fresh herbs and garnishes is one of the most immediate ways to raise the standard of any kitchen.