Mark Thorson wrote:

> No M&P, no coffee grinder. I'm revoking your membership
> in RFC.

<pout>
>
> You do have a stick blender, right? You might be
> able to grind the leaves by crumbling them into
> one of the other ingredients, such as the cider
> vinegar, then using the blender to pulverize the
> bay leaf bits while they're suspended in the liquid.

I tried it using kosher salt but it wasn't too successful. Something
wicked odd about those thin, dry leaves I tell ya!
I've often used coarse salt to help grind and smash garlic directly on
the cutting board or in the food processor. It works well there.