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> Is there any special name for the cotton bags I see referenced in a lot of
> soup recipes? I.e., you put your spices and herbs in the bag, so that
> after they've cooked into the broth you can easily remove them.
>
> I went to one of my local supermarkets (I have more to choose from) and
> looked for these bags in the "baking needs" aisle (flour, sugar, oils,
> etc). Then I looked in the kitchen gadgets section (cooking spoons,
> measuring cups, thermometers, etc). Finally I looked in the spice
> section. No bags.
>
> I asked someone, but they didn't know what I was talking about. Though,
> something tells me that my fave Asian market would have them.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> -JYes. I know what you are speaking of. But you don't need to buy it. I
> use it when I make "brasato al barolo" or for "civet" . You only put your
> herbs in a gauze, the one you use for injuries.


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