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> phaeton > wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>> -J
>
> Muslin. You can also just wrap herbs in cheesecloth. That might be
> easier to find.
>
> I actually bought a brand new pair of 100% cotton socks to use. That
> works well. :-) They stay in the kitchen! Never on feet... <g>

ROTFL!

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