Brilliant bay leaves: September’s free wallpaper

What do bobotie, bouquet garni, béchamel sauce and pickles have in common? Bay leaves, of course. And this September, your screen can enjoy a little fragrant greenery too with our downloadable wallpaper.

Said to be a rich source of vitamin A and C, both powerful antioxidants, bay leaves come from an evergreen tree and don’t lose their flavour when dried. The Greeks and Romans believed that bay leaves symbolised wisdom, peace and protection and we think they were onto something. Aside from the fantastic flavour that this herb adds to savoury and sweet dishes, it’s also brilliant at keeping pantry bugs at bay or adding aromatic fragrance to herbal teas for a health boost.

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If you have bay leaves on hand, why not try your hand at making some pickles? Quick, easy and oh-so-tasty. Have a happy month, friends.