Storing Lettuce and Greens
When I break down my CSA box on pickup day, I like to wash and prep most of the produce so that it's ready for use whenever I need it. Particularly the greens and salad veggies. I clean my sink and fill it up with cool water and sprinkle in a few drops of a good natural veggie wash, then toss in the lettuce, carrots, cucumbers and any other greens.
I let it soak for a about 10 minutes, then drain the sink and fill it up again with cool water. I put the greens in a large colander and let them drain for maybe 20 minutes. Then I wrap the lettuce and greens in a flour sack dish towel and put that in the produce bin in the refrigerator. If you are not familiar with a flour sack style towel, they are the "old school" dish towels that your grandmother had in her kitchen. Thin, white and highly absorbent, these little wonders are great for wrapping up slightly damp produce and storing in the refrigerator, covering rising bread loaves, you can even use them to strain liquids. They are a great addition to any cook's kitchen.
At the Farm Stand in Moorpark you can buy a Salad Sac - another great way to store greens and produce. I use a Salad Sac to store carrots, cucumbers and the salad add-ons, and to keep my spinach and kale fresh.
In addition to keeping your produce fresh longer, by not using plastic bags you are doing your part to help the environment!
I let it soak for a about 10 minutes, then drain the sink and fill it up again with cool water. I put the greens in a large colander and let them drain for maybe 20 minutes. Then I wrap the lettuce and greens in a flour sack dish towel and put that in the produce bin in the refrigerator. If you are not familiar with a flour sack style towel, they are the "old school" dish towels that your grandmother had in her kitchen. Thin, white and highly absorbent, these little wonders are great for wrapping up slightly damp produce and storing in the refrigerator, covering rising bread loaves, you can even use them to strain liquids. They are a great addition to any cook's kitchen.
At the Farm Stand in Moorpark you can buy a Salad Sac - another great way to store greens and produce. I use a Salad Sac to store carrots, cucumbers and the salad add-ons, and to keep my spinach and kale fresh.
In addition to keeping your produce fresh longer, by not using plastic bags you are doing your part to help the environment!
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