On Jan 9, 6:17*pm, Miche > wrote:
> In article >,
>
> *"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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> Electricians do it in three phases

Agreed, but iceberg? It sounds tedious to peel off a leaf, tear it,
etc. I always wash other leafy stuff well, so that's my question.