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Bay leaves
Powerful, aromatic and simple , adding a bay leaf to a stew, cooking water or marinade is a guarantee of success and aroma from the first minute. Intense and common in virtually every recipe, bay leaves breathe new life into anything that encounters them.
Bay leaf is a real aromatic bomb and its addition to recipes must be measured. A dry leaf is enough to bring a dish back to life; exceeding this measure can mean that the dish becomes the kingdom of laurel.
When used in moderation, almost all recipes accept its aroma well. We think of certain vegetable compotes, such as beans, lentils or chickpeas , but also in certain seafood recipes and, of course, to give a little boost to broths.
In addition to being used in cooking, bay leaf is one of the favorite plants for rituals because of its meaning in esotericism. In fact, it is no coincidence that he is associated with power, success, triumphs, glory and is believed to possess the gift of prophecy, it is for these reasons that it is a powerful ingredient.
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