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Fat Tomato Bay Laural Leaves
Fat Tomato Bay Laurel Leaves
FT-BayLeaves
Fat Tomato Bay Laural Leaves
Fat Tomato Bay Laurel Leaves

Bay Leaves

€5.50

We love bay leaves at Fat Tomato. A few mature bay laurel trees grow around the garden - planted here and there so we’re never without their glossy green leaves and rich, herbal fragrance. If you’ve ever attended one of Anthony’s events, you’ll likely have seen them: branches of bay adorning tables, woven into garlands, or tucked among platters. Their scent has travelled with Anthony for his spectacular events across Ireland and even abroad—from boats to France and Spain, and on flights bound for Lanzarote and New York.

The flavour and aroma of bay laurel change beautifully between the fresh and dried forms. Fresh leaves are bright and slightly bitter, with a sharp, eucalyptus-like note, while dried bay takes on deeper, more rounded herbal tones - somewhere between thyme, oregano, and clove. Unlike most commercial bay leaves, which sit for years in warehouses before reaching a supermarket shelf, ours are freshly picked and air-dried naturally, preserving their essential oils, colour, and full aromatic character.

A staple in European, Asian, and South American cooking, bay brings layered, savoury depth to soups, stews, sauces, marinades, and pickles - and even adds a gentle herbal note to sweet dishes like rice pudding or custard.

Biodiversity is at the heart of everything we do. We never use chemicals or artificial fertilisers - just our own rich organic compost and a natural seaweed feed, which enhance the flavour and vitality of everything we grow.

15g glass jar - approximately 35 naturally dried bay leaves.

We love bay leaves at Fat Tomato. A few mature bay laurel trees grow around the garden - planted here and there so we’re never without their glossy green leaves and rich, herbal fragrance. If you’ve ever attended one of Anthony’s events, you’ll likely have seen them: branches of bay adorning tables, woven into garlands, or tucked among platters. Their scent has travelled with Anthony for his spectacular events across Ireland and even abroad—from boats to France and Spain, and on flights bound for Lanzarote and New York.

The flavour and aroma of bay laurel change beautifully between the fresh and dried forms. Fresh leaves are bright and slightly bitter, with a sharp, eucalyptus-like note, while dried bay takes on deeper, more rounded herbal tones - somewhere between thyme, oregano, and clove. Unlike most commercial bay leaves, which sit for years in warehouses before reaching a supermarket shelf, ours are freshly picked and air-dried naturally, preserving their essential oils, colour, and full aromatic character.

A staple in European, Asian, and South American cooking, bay brings layered, savoury depth to soups, stews, sauces, marinades, and pickles - and even adds a gentle herbal note to sweet dishes like rice pudding or custard.

Biodiversity is at the heart of everything we do. We never use chemicals or artificial fertilisers - just our own rich organic compost and a natural seaweed feed, which enhance the flavour and vitality of everything we grow.

15g glass jar - approximately 35 naturally dried bay leaves.

  • Bay is one of the most versatile and essential spices across European, Asian, and South American cooking. Its subtle, layered flavour builds savoury depth in everything from soups and stews to sauces, pickles, and marinades.

    Add a few leaves to simmering stocks, casseroles, and braises for gentle herbal warmth, or slip one into boiling water when cooking shellfish such as crab or prawns. We love using bay when boiling ham for sandwiches - along with yellow onions and black peppercorns - or tossing a few into the roasting tray for Sunday potatoes.

    And don’t forget the sweeter side: a single bay leaf infuses rice pudding, custard, or cream desserts with a delicate, herby perfume that lingers beautifully.

    Explore our Grow & Cook section for more recipe ideas.

  • FT bay laurel leaves (naturally dried - not heat treated)

    Allergens are listed in bold above. 

    FT ingredients are grown/made in our garden/kitchen.

  • Store in a cool, dark place. Use within two years. Ideally, within 1 year as the flavour diminishes.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie

Organic Bay Laurel Leaves
 

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