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"Kswck" > wrote:

> "merryb" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Altho we don't eat a lot of it, it has it's place. I was wondering how
> > you prepare it for eating- I peel off the outside leaves, and then cut
> > off a chunk (yeah, I know about the knife thing). Then I cut it up- I
> > never realized that I never wash it..I tried, but the water doesn't
> > shake off well- it needs to be spinned or drained a long time. What
> > say you? Do I need a fire retardant apron for this post?
> > Ready!
>
> I peel off the outside leaves. Check for bugs. Cut out the root. I do give
> it a good wash and spin.
> Put a paper towel in after the spin if needed. Chill and eat.
> Foodies will tell ya to cut ONLY with a plastic knife-prevents browning.

I've never found that a plastic knife prevents browning. How does the
lettuce know what the knife is made of?

I try not to cut lettuce at all if I can avoid it. I tear it instead.

Miche

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