In article <nCtUg.15257$3T2.11373@trnddc06>,
"AllEmailDeletedImmediately" > wrote:

> > OmManiPadmeOmelet > wrote:
> >>In article >,
> >> "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:
> >>
> >>> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
> >>> news > >>>
> >>> > I _like_ the pre-washed bagged baby spinach leaves.......
> >>>
> >>> Why?
> >>
> >>'cause, no matter HOW hard I try, and how much I follow mom's advice, I
> >>can never get all the freakin' sand out of fresh bunch spinach!!!!!!
>
> put them in a collander that's in a larger bowl (or use the salad spinner).
> don't overload the leaves. fill with water and swish around with your
> hands. drain and do it again. i never have a problem with dirt in my
> greens. the secret is to do it in many small batches.

I've probably been in too much of a hurry... ;-)
Mom always filled the sink up for rinsing and used a screen colander.
--
Peace, Om

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