Kathleen wrote:

> Bang it down hard on the stem end to snap the core loose from the leaves.
> Then either tear off the leaves or shred it with a knife to use of tacos
> or whatever, rinse in a colander and spin it in a dish towel, as Miche
> describes, .

My buddy taught me to bang lettuce. Shut up! Then, after peeling the
outer leaves, to hold it under the cold tap removed-stem end up and fill
it. Then turn it over and drain it. Seems to keep very well this way,
with moisture to keep it fresh distributed not just on the outside.

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