Cooking for one - The Lettuce Problem
Jun 28, 2020 | 12:38 pm
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Jun 28, 2020 | 9:33 pm
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Our lettuce, iceberg or romaine usually keeps ok for about 7-10 days. Might have to trim it a bit towards the end. If it starts to get bitter, a soak in cold water for an hour or so fixes it. What matters is how old it is when you buy it. We've had some go bad in a couple of days, while farmers market fresh lasts for 2 weeks easy.
Jun 28, 2020 | 9:48 pm
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It's obviously not a solution for everyone, but if you can afford a Sub-Zero fridge, get one. They seriously keep food fresh for 2-3 times as long as conventional refrigerators. I think it has largely to do with negative pressure, precise temperature control and tight door seals.