jmcquown wrote:
>
> I happened to mention at work yesterday that a bay leaf stuck in the
> cannister of flour or cornmeal will keep the bugs out. Co-worker Steph
> exclaimed, "I asked my Mom [who lives in Florida] why she had bay leaves on
> the shelves in her cabinets and she said, "It keeps the bugs out."


Interesting. Does it flavor the substance much?

I generally don't have problem with bugs in flour, but cornmeal is a
real problem. It's worth a try.

Thanks.




Brian Rodenborn