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Add the beans, bay leaf, jalapeño, and enough water to cover by 1 inch (about 5 cups).
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 8 Jan. 2026
Armadillo Den Armadillo Den features the Frescadillo Paloma (grapefruit, lime, sea salt and bay leaf), Ford’s Ranch Water (Thai basil sparkling water, cucumber, lemon, basil), and a Blackberry Smash with lemon and agave, all served on tap in the bar’s large outdoor space.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Add the tomatoes, wine, stock, orange juice, bay leaf, salt and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Discard the bay leaf, then transfer the veggie mixture to a blender pitcher.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 8 Jan. 2026
Armadillo Den Armadillo Den features the Frescadillo Paloma (grapefruit, lime, sea salt and bay leaf), Ford’s Ranch Water (Thai basil sparkling water, cucumber, lemon, basil), and a Blackberry Smash with lemon and agave, all served on tap in the bar’s large outdoor space.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Add the tomatoes, wine, stock, orange juice, bay leaf, salt and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Discard the bay leaf, then transfer the veggie mixture to a blender pitcher.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Bay leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bay%20leaf. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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