Haha, so happy that you like our recipes!
I love bay leaves, and I'd love to have bay leaf tree myself. That's something I'll consider to do get.
I looove spicy food myself, after a trip to India for a couple of months my taste buds completely changed. Now I really CRAVE spicy food sometimes. It started with sriracha, but now that's not spicy enough either. I'll try to buy some really spicy peppers and make my own chili sauce.
I like the Idea of adding eggplant, might have to try that myself.
Thanks for the comment, @kimmysomelove42
Have a beautiful day! :D