I'm in Texas and can tell you that bay trees can grow very large. Before we
moved last year we had a bay tree in a pot that was 10 feet tall. I always
use a couple of bay leaves when cooking potatoes to make mashed potatoes.
Fantastic! I also use them (3 or 4) when making a pot roast. They are
mandatory in a pot of beans at our house. I love the flavor of bay. I would
suggest removing them. I would not powder or grind them. I believe they
can be toxic. I could also send you some fresh off the tree if you would
like. We have far more than we could use.
Thomas
"Katra" > wrote in message
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> Thanks to all for their input! ;-)
> It's been very appreciated and very educational.
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> Will report my findings when I finally give them a try.
> Might use them in a pot roast to start, or maybe a chicken stew.
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> Gotta see what I have in the freezer that needs using. <lol>
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> Kat
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