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Default Bay Leaf Question

On Jun 15, 8:47 pm, " BOB" > wrote:
> "J S" > wrote in message
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> > 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

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



Usually, when a recipe calls for a bay leaf I leave it out bcause it
overwhelms the more subtle flavors, but when I use seasonings that
have to be removed, I put them in a stainless steel tea ball and
remove it when the sauce or soup tastes right.