Comments on: How to Wash and Store U-Pick Lettuces and Greens http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/ Enjoying "God's Natural, Organic, Whole Foods, Grown Locally, In Season" Thu, 24 May 2012 18:55:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jami http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-23155 Jami Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:32:07 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-23155 Wardeh, I think those glass storage containers you use for sprouts would work great for lettuce.... One day I'm going to have to get one to try out. To conserve storage space I reuse the plastic salad containers organic lettuce comes in, they are rectangle in shape and stackable. I take the lid, and using my kitchen thermometer I punch lots of holes in it. Then I place a kitchen cloth in the bottom and put in my washed lettuce. The lettuce last about two weeks depending on it's starting condition, but I don't like to leave it that long. I've been using the containers going on two years for some, and they were free! Jami Wardeh, I think those glass storage containers you use for sprouts would work great for lettuce…. One day I’m going to have to get one to try out.

To conserve storage space I reuse the plastic salad containers organic lettuce comes in, they are rectangle in shape and stackable. I take the lid, and using my kitchen thermometer I punch lots of holes in it. Then I place a kitchen cloth in the bottom and put in my washed lettuce. The lettuce last about two weeks depending on it’s starting condition, but I don’t like to leave it that long. I’ve been using the containers going on two years for some, and they were free!

Jami

]]> By: Ladysmith http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22920 Ladysmith Sat, 30 May 2009 02:47:27 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22920 I too have learned that storing salads in a glass bowl with a towel (paper or cloth) on top and then a rubber lid, keeps the entire salad fresh all week!! I suspect that leftovers etc... probably stay fresher also. I am trying to increase my glass storage collection slowly, as plastic storage and cooking/heating in plastic bowls worries me. I too have learned that storing salads in a glass bowl with a towel (paper or cloth) on top and then a rubber lid, keeps the entire salad fresh all week!! I suspect that leftovers etc… probably stay fresher also. I am trying to increase my glass storage collection slowly, as plastic storage and cooking/heating in plastic bowls worries me.

]]> By: Wardeh http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22731 Wardeh Mon, 18 May 2009 14:46:21 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22731 Kyrie - You're not lazy! I call that smart. You're training them right and look at how much they love it! I wish we'd had a garden area when my kids were small. We still don't. :D Soon hopefully. Kyrie – You’re not lazy! I call that smart. You’re training them right and look at how much they love it! I wish we’d had a garden area when my kids were small. We still don’t. :D Soon hopefully.

]]> By: Kyrie http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22712 Kyrie Mon, 18 May 2009 00:34:05 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22712 The garden is really mostly the girls'- they do all the planting and weeding, I just water. No kidding! They do all the harvesting, too. Lazy mama ;) They have always said they are going to be farmers when they grow up (Bunny wants to be a cowgirl, too), and if they continue the way they've started, I have no doubt they will be! The garden is really mostly the girls’- they do all the planting and weeding, I just water. No kidding! They do all the harvesting, too. Lazy mama ;) They have always said they are going to be farmers when they grow up (Bunny wants to be a cowgirl, too), and if they continue the way they’ve started, I have no doubt they will be!

]]> By: Wardeh http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22688 Wardeh Sun, 17 May 2009 14:20:16 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22688 Kyrie - yes, that is the best! One day we'll have a garden and we'll enjoy that freshness very much. Good for you for having a garden with your three very little ones! Kyrie – yes, that is the best! One day we’ll have a garden and we’ll enjoy that freshness very much. Good for you for having a garden with your three very little ones!

]]> By: Kyrie http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22686 Kyrie Sun, 17 May 2009 14:17:48 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22686 I wash on an as-needed basis, too- just keep the greens in the crisper until we need them. I think they keep best in the most natural state possible! However, nothing is fresher or better stored than having a garden full of greens to pick- once our garden gets going, the girls are happy to pick greens to eat for every meal, then we wash and eat them right then! :) I wash on an as-needed basis, too- just keep the greens in the crisper until we need them. I think they keep best in the most natural state possible!

However, nothing is fresher or better stored than having a garden full of greens to pick- once our garden gets going, the girls are happy to pick greens to eat for every meal, then we wash and eat them right then! :)

]]> By: Wardeh http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22658 Wardeh Sat, 16 May 2009 20:37:16 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22658 BeckyAnn - thanks! They look wonderful! I will look around locally. If I can't find them elsewhere than Wal-Mart, I'll order some. I try not to shop at Wal-Mart and even if I were enticed, my daughter has promised to disown me if we ever go there again. ;) BeckyAnn – thanks! They look wonderful! I will look around locally. If I can’t find them elsewhere than Wal-Mart, I’ll order some. I try not to shop at Wal-Mart and even if I were enticed, my daughter has promised to disown me if we ever go there again. ;)

]]> By: BeckyAnn http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22655 BeckyAnn Sat, 16 May 2009 18:49:37 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22655 I buy mine at Wal-mart but they are much like these. I think I paid $5 for 6 last time so you may want to try local first. My family knows that these are for food use only - I know that sounds silly but just a quirk with me. http://www.amazon.com/Floursack-cotton-thread-medium-quality/dp/B001IUWNJM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1242499622&sr=1-5 I buy mine at Wal-mart but they are much like these. I think I paid $5 for 6 last time so you may want to try local first. My family knows that these are for food use only – I know that sounds silly but just a quirk with me.

http://www.amazon.com/Floursack-cotton-thread-medium-quality/dp/B001IUWNJM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1242499622&sr=1-5

]]> By: Elena Marshall http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22652 Elena Marshall Sat, 16 May 2009 17:37:22 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22652 Hi Wardeh, I too typically use ziploc bags :o\ for my greens, BUT,....I have recently tried using a tupperware container I found at a yard sale that has a small grid on the bottom that holds any water that drains off the leaves that weren't spun out. It worked okay, so I was thinking I may try to 'create' a grid for a glass container that has a lid. (?) ;o) I'll let you know if it works. **By the way, I currently have a request in to our local library for Nourishing Traditions (they have to inter-library loan it for me),....I am so excited to read it!!! :o) Thanks for all you share with us! :o) Elena-Mother of 8 NH Hi Wardeh,
I too typically use ziploc bags :o \ for my greens, BUT,….I have recently tried using a tupperware container I found at a yard sale that has a small grid on the bottom that holds any water that drains off the leaves that weren’t spun out. It worked okay, so I was thinking I may try to ‘create’ a grid for a glass container that has a lid. (?) ;o) I’ll let you know if it works.

**By the way, I currently have a request in to our local library for Nourishing Traditions (they have to inter-library loan it for me),….I am so excited to read it!!! :o )

Thanks for all you share with us! :o )

Elena-Mother of 8
NH

]]> By: Wardeh http://gnowfglins.com/2009/05/15/how-to-wash-and-store-u-pick-lettuces-and-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-22640 Wardeh Sat, 16 May 2009 14:30:13 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=2930#comment-22640 BeckyAnn - that's great! Where do you get your 100% cotton thin bar towels? It sounds like they would be a great addition to any plastic-free/plastic-avoiding kitchen! BeckyAnn – that’s great! Where do you get your 100% cotton thin bar towels? It sounds like they would be a great addition to any plastic-free/plastic-avoiding kitchen!

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