On Sun, 11 May 2008 15:11:27 -0400, Goomba38 >
wrote:

>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.

the mortar and pestle is ideal for this, and the clean-up is easier.

your pal,
blake