dands Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I have a big organic bay leaf tree. It took a while to grow but now is 6 feet high and bushy. I do not know what to do with so much. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) Cool! How about drying the leaves, saving some for your own use and selling the rest? :) ETA: if you can't find a way to sell them (or would prefer not to), they might also make nice presents around Christmas-time (packaged in bags with pretty bows and a cute tag). Edited May 11, 2010 by Dandelion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Apparently you are supposed to leave them to dry for a day before you use them or they'll be bitter. I bought a little one in a pot a few months ago. I don't know why, I never seem to cook with them. I used to put them in with corned beef. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I like the trying to sell them or as gifts. We use them in gumbo and a dish with chicken, rice, and a myriad of other spices. I don't think I even knew they came from trees! Now I think I'll go look them up. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I rec'd a gift box from Pizey's spices a couple Christmases ago (we were just talking about them!) They used bay leaves for packing material. That could be cute with the right gift. And I'm discovering almost everything is tastier with a bay leaf thrown in! (Chili, rice, just about every soup I make from scratch, etc.) If you have an abundance you have the luxury of experimenting with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I need some. Can you cut me a good deal?- seriously. This was my thought, too! Is there a way you can determine a price and offer them for sale to us first?:001_smile: I also like the idea of Christmas presents....that would be wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 One of my favorite Christmas gifts was the bay wreath a friend gave me. I cooked with those leaves for ages ! I'll bet you can find directions for making wreaths to sell or give as gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dands Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 i would love to share with you my bay leaves. How about 15 freshly cut leaves in an envelope for $5.50 including shipping. Would any one know if is legal to send leaves in letter envelope first class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I've seen some beautiful wreaths during the holidays made of bay leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 i would love to share with you my bay leaves. How about 15 freshly cut leaves in an envelope for $5.50 including shipping. Would any one know if is legal to send leaves in letter envelope first class? I'll take an order. Pm you with my info... =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 The bay leaves got here yesterday! I can't wait to use them, or have my dh use them as he does most of the cooking.:001_smile: Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Dry it and sell it! Dry them and make into bay wreaths for the kitchen. Soak them in distilled water to make a bay water splash for men in the family (or in rum for bay and rum, LOL). Steep in olive oil for flavored oil..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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