On 1/11/2013 6:26 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:17:39 -0600, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:00:02 -0700, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>
>>> most of the chefs on TV avoid the problem by tossing the entire stem
>>> into the pot. The leaves cook off and at the end you fish the stem
>>> out. I have the same problem when drying my own thyme. It's
>>> impossible to get the leaves off without having bits of sharp stem.
>>> I did find out recently that German Thyme supposedly has a weak
>>> culinary flavor.
>>
>> I use a comb to get off the leaves and do several springs at once. I
>> let them dry for a overnight in a pie tin and then strip 4-5 sprigs at
>> a time. Sometimes the tops come off if they're too crispy but It's no
>> big deal.
>>
>> Then the comb goes back into my back pocket.
>>
>> -sw
> Really??? A comb? I don't care if you are joking or not, it sounds
> like it would work. Part of my problem is that I don't use the time
> often enough to keep it trimmed and thus producing nice, straight
> stems. Thanks for the idea.
> Janet US
>
Steve's comment about using a comb made me think that maybe a flea comb
made for dogs and cats, which is sturdier and the tines are closer
together, might work well!