A robin, in the hedge of Bay,
Singing its little heart away.

Its song, like a nightingale’s,
A jolly story, it regales.

As we listen to its melodic cry,
We feel our worries fade and die.

The robin brings us peace of mind,
May a deep sleep be what we find.

For it’s the middle of the night.

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Trivial sorrow while I'm late and flailing on a deadline:

Bay leaves in their pride are glossy and dark, nearly British racing green. Also, two of them should cover the palm of my hand, and scent the room when I crush them.

The ones that have gone a pale greenish dust color, and barely smell when the jar is opened; those probably don't do much for a dish.

I don't know if there's a better way to store them to keep the flavor. In oil?? Frozen??

#cooking #laurusnobilis #herbs