Culinary Compendium

Tag: Bay Leaf

  • California Bay: Laurel of the West

    Common Name: California Bay Scientific Name: Umbellularia californica Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: As the name suggests, California bay is native to California and parts of southern Oregon. When Spanish explorers reached California in the 18th century, they…

  • Tejpat: Indian Bay Leaf

    Common Name: Tejpat The name comes from tej, meaning “fiery,” and patra, meaning “leaf”. Scientific Name: Cinnamomum tamala The species name “tamala” is derived from its Sanskrit name “Tamālapattram”, literally “the dark leaf” Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined.…

  • Bay Leaf: The Poet’s Laurel

    While bay leaves may not be the star of any dish, they are one of the most reliable supporting players in the culinary world.