On Mon, 1 Oct 2012 23:57:40 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

> > I wonder if fresh is even more so - or less? Polly
> Fresh are MUCH more powerful than dried. My a magnitude of 10-20.
The effect can be further increased by tearing a leaf midway along one
edge perpendicular to the spine. Torn bay leaves plucked fresh off the
trees go inside fish that are to be broiled/steamed/baked/braised. If
you add bay tree branches (with the leaves on) to your fire, so much
to the better.

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Ann's Little Brother Bob