New Herb Additions
Out in Oxford on Friday I came across a shop that had a Bay Leaf Tree for sale outside. Whilst I didn’t have this on my list of herbs wanted my Mum happened to mention that my Uncle had one in his garden. Considering the tree was for sale at £17 I figured I’d rather have a few free cuttings off his! So today he came over with a large branch (apparently the tree is two storeys high!), as well as some Thyme (one of my wants) and lastly a Curry Leaf Herb, more commonly known as Strawflower.
So thanks to my Dad I’ve got these cuttings all potted up, plus I’m getting some Lemon Balm off him as well, which will all just add to my herb garden 
All I need is some Fennel now and I’ll be sorted! Have to say, the Bay Leave on it’s own comes across as a normal leaf, but the minute you break it and smell the aroma it’s an amazing smell, I’ve never smelt Bay leaves before and I was quite impressed with the smell from them. I certainly can’t wait to cook with them
- October 29th '06