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Last post Jul 19, 2012 1:03 PM by becky66 . 3 replies.


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    Posted: Jul 11, 2012 12:51 PM in Simple & Delicious Magazine
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    I have just finished reading the Ask the Pros article in the August/Sept 2012 edition.  There was a question regarding fresh lettuce and how to store.  I grow both Romaine & Red Leaf lettuce in my garden.  Luckily I can get several cuttings from my plants.  I have found that if you wash the leaves, let them dry, wrap in a slightly damp paper towel, the place in a plastic bag, my lettuce will last several weeks.  I have used this method for many years, and it seems to work just great!

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    Reply Posted: Jul 12, 2012 3:06 PM in Simple & Delicious Magazine
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    Hi, Dian ~ welcome to the Community, and thanks for this helpful tip.  Actually, I used to do that, when a friend told me that's what she does, but I think I got lazy, and then totally forgot all about it.  And, that method seems to take up more room in my vegetable bin than I can spare.  I think men must design refrigerators - women would give us large hyrdrators !Yes

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    Reply Posted: Jul 12, 2012 3:30 PM in Simple & Delicious Magazine
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     I have found that if you wash the leaves, let them dry, wrap in a slightly damp paper towel, the place in a plastic bag, my lettuce will last several weeks.

    Dian Wooten

    Dian, that is exactly how I do my lettuce and you're right, it does stay fresh for a long time. Great tip. Welcome to the forums.

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    Reply Posted: Jul 19, 2012 1:03 PM in Simple & Delicious Magazine
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    Thanks, Dian, for that great tip! I have often found myself getting down to half a head or more that starts to get old, and have had a lot of waste, which I don't like. Great idea!

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