On Mon, 18 Apr 2016 08:25:19 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Janet wrote:
>>
>> Filthy global conspiracy revealed. The truth will out. For thousands
>> of years, millions have died from not eating bayleaves.
>
>LOL!
>
>I looked up bay leaves recently due to all the discussions. I'm like
>sf...I've never noticed a difference if I used them or not. I did read
>though that you can powder them but to be careful...if you add too
>much, you will get a strong taste of eucalyptus or "Vicks Vapor Rub."
>
>If that's true, it explains why recipes use whole leaves to just get a
>hint of the flavor. If that's true I also wonder WHY people use this
>heinous leaf in various dishes. Mild or not, I don't want the flavor
>of Vicks Vapor Rub in my food.

Many == most all? -- versions of commercial pickling spice contain
crumbled bay leaf. I wonder how many pickle eaters have died over the
centuries? And why hasn't out government done something about this
dangerous inclusion? There oughta be a law! Get my Congressman on
the phone!
Janet US