You may already be accustomed to slipping a bay leaf into your dishes to give them more flavor. But know that this aromatic herb can also be useful elsewhere in your meals. Some people indeed tuck it into their drawers or cupboards, according to our colleagues from the Spanish site Cronista.
Why are bay leaves recommended in kitchen drawers?
If this trick exists, it’s mainly for one reason: the scent of bay leaves. Dried leaves have a fairly strong fragrance, coming notably from the volatile compounds they contain. The 1,8-cineole is among the substances present in the plant’s essential oil. So, by placing this herb in one of your kitchen drawers, you can enjoy its aroma on a daily basis.
Say goodbye to ultra-fragranced cleaning products that cost too much! Bay leaves are self-sufficient. You simply need to slip a few leaves into the closed space of your choice and let them diffuse their scent. Over time, however, the scent will begin to fade. You will then need to replace the leaves to continue enjoying their fragrance.
The steps to best arrange your bay leaves in drawers
And to do this, nothing could be simpler. Start by choosing dry, whole, clean bay leaves. You can then place them directly in the corners of your drawers or in your cabinets. One or more leaves may be sufficient, depending on the space you want to perfume.
Before installing them, simply clean the drawer or the cabinet in question. It should be clean and completely dry. Then just place the leaves where they won’t get in the way. All that remains is to close the drawer and let the bay leaf quietly diffuse its scent.
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How else can you use bay leaves in your drawers?
If you don’t want to place the leaves directly in your drawers, another option is to slip them into a small fabric sachet. Prefer a material that allows air to pass through so that the bay leaf scent can continue to diffuse. This solution can be practical if you tend to store many items in that spot in the kitchen.
The sachet helps keep the leaves in one place and makes it easy to remove them when you clean the cabinet. You can then put it back once the drawer is clean and dry. Again, remember to check the leaves from time to time. When they are damaged or the aroma becomes much weaker, it’s best to replace them.
