That's why eating whole bay leaves is high on the "don't do" list. When it comes to medicinal use (read: doses much higher than a bay leaf or two), bay leaves have been noted for interactions with ...

The debate over whether bay leaves actually do anything in cooking is ongoing. While some chefs swear that they add a vital flavor profile, others — including celebrity chef Ina Garten — have ...

Although fresh leaves are becoming more widely available, they are usually sold dried. The dried bay leaves are more strongly flavoured than fresh ones, but the uses for both are the same.