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limp lettuce??

cathy_3
cathy_3 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
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in Old style MoneySaving
place the leaves in a bowl of cold water with a tablespoon of sugar mixed in leave for half an hour

result----crispy lettuce ;D ;D
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  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    ooooh. will have to try that. mine goes limp very quick.
  • cathy_3
    cathy_3 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
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    story of my life :-[ :-[
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    oh my god, can't believe i put that. still cathy, story of my life too. :-[ :'( :-[
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    love to shake it, ;D
  • Paul_Varjak
    Paul_Varjak Posts: 4,627 Forumite
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    It's only the Lidl little ones don't last as long!

    And aren't there devices called 'salad crispers' that prevent drooping, dropping and dripping?
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    do you mean a bowl with a thing on the lid to spin it, think my granddad has one of them.
  • Zend
    Zend Posts: 166 Forumite
    I have found a limp lettuce which has been in the fridge for at least 2 weeks. Is there anything I can do with it or is it a lost cause.
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  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,805 Forumite
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    Put it in a bowl of cold water in the fridge - that should refresh it :)
    Putting these winter preps here so I don't forget! 

    Curtain pole installed in the living room
    Paint curtain pole
    Window quilts for landing window & french door
    Add shrink film to the kitchen door & insulate
    Insulate front door
    Bubble wrap windows & french door
    Wash front door curtain
    Blind for the bathroom
    Find wrist warmers & the wool socks!
    Wash heated throws
    Wash duvet & wool blankets
    Buy vest tops to go under clothes and PJs
    Buy nets for bathroom and kitchen
    Buy or make blind for kitchen
  • mouseymousey99
    mouseymousey99 Posts: 1,868 Forumite
    Make soup with it, with onion and peas; very French.
  • Minxy_Bella
    Minxy_Bella Posts: 1,948 Forumite
    Fry it up like Chinese 'seaweed' and serve with ginger?
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