Bay Leave
By- Madison Reid
Common Culinary uses- They are used in soups,stews, meat, seafood, and sauces for flavor. Many French dishes use Bay Leaves
They are savory.
Health Benefits- They can help cure coughs, colds if you soak the leafs in water
They can also cure aches & pains, fevers and also help prevent cancer.
Fresh or Dried? dried taste better and many people prefer dried
Interesting Facts- Good source of Vitamin A
Bay Leafs are used in Italy to wrap licorice for shipping
In Ancient Greece they are used as wreaths to crown their victors