"Kenneth" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 02:16:38 -0600, Katra
> > wrote:
>
>>> They are the leaves from the Bay tree.
>>
>><grins> THAT I knew!
>
> Well, it is false. They are the leaves of the Laurel...
>
> All the best,
>
> --
> Kenneth
>
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No; not necessarily... it's a Bay Laurel tree! <shrug> That's what we
always called it...but I could be wrong.

I would define the flavor as a spicy-woodsy undertone. It doesn't impart a
lot of flavor to your dishes - but you 'know' when it's missing.

The problem is not with being toxic but that the leaves maintain their
ridgidity and can cause a choking hazard and many years ago, it was simply
considered to be rude to have left things 'inside' your guests foods that
had to be removed. Inedible garnishes are different.

Does this help?

Cyndi