Bay leaves are aromatic, sturdy herbs with a long and legendary history, linked to everything from the Olympics to witchcraft. The leaves, which have a leathery texture with pointed tips, were once ...

Hands holding bay leaves as more leaves are blurred in the background. - Aleksandra Staszczyk/Getty Images Although commonly found and used in the kitchen, bay leaves can be more than just an herb you ...

In the kitchen, there are some ingredients that are staples - garlic, onions, salt and pepper, maybe some Lawry's. Without them, your recipe wouldn't be the same. But what about the bay leaf? Does it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dried bay leaves in a wooden bowl. - shine.graphics/Shutterstock It's strange to think that a ...

Plus, since bay leaves are more often than not used for adding flavor to things like stews, sauces, and stocks, the dried version -- which does not run the risk of losing vibrancy during long cooking ...