On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:41:54 GMT, Puester > wrote:

>Am I the only one in the world who detests the flavor and
>even odor of bay leaf in food? I don't mind it as a
>decoration in a wreath, but the smell of it cooking makes
>me queazy. This dates back to childhood when my grandmother
>making pickles used to drive me out of the house because
>I couldn't stand the smell of the bay in the pickling spices.

Gives me a warm, cozy feeling. Then again, I like cilantro, too.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_