Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, I know this leaf very well, but under name Bay leaf. I had no idea until now that Laurel and Bay leaf is one and the same and I never seen it fresh, only dried. I use it a lot especially while cooking European soups or Indian Food. My grandmother always used it a lot in cooking and even when she was making pickles in combination with dill and peppercorns. Again, great info Dear @dutchess, I learned something new from you. Beautiful photos by the way, especially the first one ...........upv & rsd 🌸💖🌸