In the U.S., bay leaves are typically sold as dried herbs in the spice aisle, but they can also be found fresh in the produce section at some markets. Now you know what bay leaves are and where ...
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.
Dry the fresh bay leaves in a dehydrator until crisp, about 24 hours at 46°C/115°F (alternatively, hang up somewhere to dry at room temperature for a couple of days). Whizz in a clean spice ...