re: what's the purpose of a bay leaf?

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I tried some recipes with bay leaf. Noticed no difference. Stopped doing it. But to each his own.

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That's because most store-bought bay leaves are trash.

These are widely available, and are legit. They are actually green, too

Adds real depth to all stews/soups/roasts

Legit Bay Leaves

I am all about getting your own tree, though.