Corned Beef Brisket without peppercorns

4 cups water 1/2 pound corned beef brisket 2, point cut * 3 cloves garlic 2 each bay leaves * 4 each carrots cut into 3 inch pieces 1 head cabbage cut into 6[...]

4 lbs corned beef brisket 1 head garlic , peeled 1 lb carrot 1 large sweet onion (Walla Wallas are good) 2 bay leaves salt & pepper water olive oil for[...]