On Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:44:39 -0800 (PST), merryb >
wrote:

>> I try not to cut lettuce at all if I can avoid it. *I tear it instead.
>>
>> Miche
>>
>> --
>> 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.

I dig a thumb into the head near the core, and rip out a handful chunk
of lettuce, then tear that into smaller chunks.

Best -- Terry