Bay leaves, whether fresh or dried, are used in soups, braises, stews, and other dishes all around the world. Learn about the different types and how to cook with them.

The cherry laurel name refers to its laurel-like leaves and dark red, cherry-like fruit. Q: I’m hoping you can help me identify the issue with our Mexican bird of paradise shrub/tree.

T he Carolina cherry tree (Prunus caroliniana), also known as the Carolina cherry laurel, is an evergreen shrub or small tree ...

Many recipes call for bay leaves, but their flavor — and purpose — is a mystery to many. A few chefs and a food scientist explain what they do.

Bay laurel leaves look similar to leaves of the evergreen shrub known as English or cherry laurel. However, the plants are very different, and the latter may be toxic if eaten ( 4 ).

YOUR correspondent means, I suppose, the cherry-laurel. His observation is quite correct; such glands are to be found in similar situations on other leaves. I know of no explanation of their ...