Tag: herbs
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Bay leaf
Bay leaves are the aromatic leaves of several plants, especially the bay laurel, which are used in cooking. They are used to add fragrance and flavour to a wide variety of dishes in Europe, the Americas, and in Asia, particularly stocks and stews. They help to add a good depth of flavour. The leaves are…
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Wormwood
Wormwood is a bitter tasting, woody herb which has been used for centuries to flavour drinks. Its Latin name is Artemisa absinthium, which is where the drink absinthe gets its name. The name wormwood comes from the original German name for the plant, wermut, as the plant was believed to be a remedy for intestinal worms.…