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jmcquown

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

A double-folded square of cheesecloth tied with kitchen twine works just as
well.