Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Sun 11 May 2008 10:41:35a, Goomba38 told us...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>> I have a mortar and pestle, but I wouldn't even consider trying to
>>> grind up bay leaves in it. Too laborious. :-)
>>>
>> But..but.. Rick says to do it that way!!
>> I've never had a recipe call for ground bay leaves before, to tell you
>> the truth? At least I don't recall one....?
>
> I don't mind breaking with "tradition" or recommendations if I like the
> result the way I chose to prepare it. I've come to realize, after reading
> countelss cookbooks, that some procedures are performed in great part for
> effect.
>
> I don't think a lot of recipes call for ground bay leaves, but I often do
> grind them because I like the way it works in recipes. I also use them
> whole, depending on what I'm making.
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>
Our bay tree finally got big enough I could start harvesting leaves.
Fresh bay leaves a different taste than the dried ones. Similar, but
enough difference to make me try it again.