Comments on: On storing lettuce http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/ a miami food blog Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:55:56 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Blind Mind http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-31689 Blind Mind Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:58:51 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/#comment-31689 I just buy spinach instead. Good for you and it keeps MUCH longer than lettuce. If I buy lettuce, its usually more like mixed greens which I eat asap to avoid having them go bad. That can be tough when you a single guy who travels a lot, another reason I stick with spinach. Plus, if spinach starts to get old you can always saute it in some olive oil. I just buy spinach instead. Good for you and it keeps MUCH longer than lettuce. If I buy lettuce, its usually more like mixed greens which I eat asap to avoid having them go bad. That can be tough when you a single guy who travels a lot, another reason I stick with spinach. Plus, if spinach starts to get old you can always saute it in some olive oil.

]]> By: Bill http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-31648 Bill Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:15:30 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/#comment-31648 I've been keeping my lettuce in a ziplock bag with a sheet of paper towel and all of the air sucked out. I have to do the soak and spin before using it (which means I never actually do), but it does keep well for over a week. I’ve been keeping my lettuce in a ziplock bag with a sheet of paper towel and all of the air sucked out. I have to do the soak and spin before using it (which means I never actually do), but it does keep well for over a week.

]]> By: Rachel O'Kaine http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-31609 Rachel O'Kaine Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:29:01 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/#comment-31609 You can also try soaking certain lettuces in ice water briefly before serving. This really helps to crisp up the lettuce. You can also try soaking certain lettuces in ice water briefly before serving. This really helps to crisp up the lettuce.

]]> By: Meg http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-31379 Meg Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:13:04 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/#comment-31379 I use a method similar to Kalyn, but I add in a step of wrapping the washed lettuce in a clean kitchen towel before I put it in a plastic bag. I even do this with unwashed lettuce from the groc - I think it soaks up just enough of the water to keep the lettuce moist but not soggy. I use a method similar to Kalyn, but I add in a step of wrapping the washed lettuce in a clean kitchen towel before I put it in a plastic bag. I even do this with unwashed lettuce from the groc – I think it soaks up just enough of the water to keep the lettuce moist but not soggy.

]]> By: Jennifer http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-31376 Jennifer Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:18:25 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/#comment-31376 One more two cents worth: I have noticed that my refrigerator tends to be too cold, and if I don't put produce in a certain drawer, it begins to freeze, which does all sorts of things to delicate leaves. Check it, that might be part of the problem. It should keep at least for a week especially if it is fresh without a lot of other hocus-pocus. Good luck :) One more two cents worth: I have noticed that my refrigerator tends to be too cold, and if I don’t put produce in a certain drawer, it begins to freeze, which does all sorts of things to delicate leaves. Check it, that might be part of the problem. It should keep at least for a week especially if it is fresh without a lot of other hocus-pocus. Good luck :)

]]> By: paula http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-31351 paula Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:42:12 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/#comment-31351 Thanks for the tip. I agree, washing it on the spot is a lot of work, especially when it's early in the morning. Thanks for the tip. I agree, washing it on the spot is a lot of work, especially when it’s early in the morning.

]]> By: Kalyn http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-31350 Kalyn Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:39:02 +0000 http://mangoandlime.net/2008/02/28/on-storing-lettuce/#comment-31350 I use a method which keeps my lettuce good for at least a week. I normally buy romaine lettuce, and as soon as I get home from the store I break the lettuce into pieces in the salad spinner, let it soak for a few minutes in VERY COLD water, and then spin it dry. When it's very dry I put it into a large ziploc storage bag, squeeze out all the air (very important) and seal the bag. This method has worked for me for years. I could never manage if I had to wash the lettuce right when I'm using it. I'm often using it to pack for lunch at 7:00 A.M. and I'd never manage to wash the lettuce at that time! I use a method which keeps my lettuce good for at least a week. I normally buy romaine lettuce, and as soon as I get home from the store I break the lettuce into pieces in the salad spinner, let it soak for a few minutes in VERY COLD water, and then spin it dry. When it’s very dry I put it into a large ziploc storage bag, squeeze out all the air (very important) and seal the bag. This method has worked for me for years.

I could never manage if I had to wash the lettuce right when I’m using it. I’m often using it to pack for lunch at 7:00 A.M. and I’d never manage to wash the lettuce at that time!

]]>