"J S" > wrote in message

> Having had a recent near choking episode when I stupidly left bay leaf
> in my pasta sauce,Ive wondered if this has happened to anyone else.It
> happened to my friend up in Jersey and was quite serious/Ive noticed
> some TV chefs leave it in and others remove them.
> Smitty in St.Pete

Chew. Didn't your Mom tell you not to gulp your food down?

BOB