4 Bosc pears, washed but not peeled 10 fresh bay leaves 2 – 3 Tablespoons Calvados 2 Tablespoons sugar Pre-heat the oven to ...

Bay leaf plants need well-draining soil to thrive. They do best in soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0 but can be grown in soil with a pH ranging from 4.5 to 8.3. When growing this plant indoors year ...

Although fresh leaves are becoming more widely available, they are usually sold dried. The dried bay leaves are more strongly flavoured than fresh ones, but the uses for both are the same.

2. In a medium pot, toast lightly in ghee 3-4 green cardamom pods and the bay leaves with a pinch of salt. 3. Add basmati rice and lightly toast the rice until fragrant. 4. Deglaze pan with 2 tbsp ...

Although fresh leaves are becoming more widely available, they are usually sold dried. The dried bay leaves are more strongly flavoured than fresh ones, but the uses for both are the same.