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"-L." > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
> > Ok, I know this is really going to make me sound ignorant, but my mom
>
> > almost never used bay leaves and I did learn to cook mostly from
> her....
> >
> > so what is up with Bay Leaves?
>
> They are the leaves from the Bay tree.

<grins> THAT I knew!

>
> > Why do I want to use them?
>
> They make soups and stews very savory.

Are the similar in flavor to any other herb?
I have a small savory plant going now in the herb garden...

>
> > What flavor do they impart?
>
> Um...Bay flavor. ;P They are pretty strong. One is plenty.

Ok, guess I need to pick up a few and taste them.

>
> http://www.mccormick.com/productdetail.cfm?ID=6337

Hmmm... looks like I may experiment in adding them to marinade as well.
Good link, thanks!

>
> >
> > I understand you use them whole because you need to remove
> > them when you are done as they are toxic if eaten???
>
> I don't think so. I think they are just woody.

Ok.

>
> >
> > Please don't judge me, educate me!
>
> Well, howdya know if nobody teached ya?

Indeedy!

>
>
> > Thank you! :-)
> >
>
> Yer welcome!

;-D

>
> -L.
>

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