On Sun 11 May 2008 11:02:04p, Steve Pope told us...

> "Goomba38" > wrote in message
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>> I never had a recipe that called for ground bay leaves before! Honest!
>> I always use them whole.
>
> Neither have I had such a recipe, but I'm a Italian son, we don't grind
> up bay leaves. Not in my family.
>
> Steve
>

Most of the time I use them whole, as with roasts, long-simmering sauces,
etc., but I find it convenient to grind them to a powder to use in rubs and
dishes that are either not cooked at all or only for a short time.

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