On Jan 9, 6:28*pm, merryb > wrote:
> 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 cut the center out - pull off the gross outer leaves - kind of
spread the head open and then pour lots of cold water into the center
- turn upside down to drain until most of it has run out.

When I use some in a salad, I spin it with cold water. For
sandwiches, I just use it as I pull it off the head.

N.