Keepin' It (a.k.a. Lettuce) Fresh!

I used to hate to buy lettuce. There are just two of us in our household that are big enough to eat lettuce. Well, I guess my two year old is big enough, but lettuce just isn't his thing yet. Anyway, because there are just two of us, it is absurd to use an entire head of lettuce in one meal. But...by the time I get around to using the other half of the head, I end up having to toss it in the trash!

Well, I believe I have discovered a way to end my lettuce woes. The other day, I washed the entire head of green leaf lettuce, and put it on a paper towel to absorb the excess water. After taking off the leaves I needed, I wrapped the rest of the head in the paper towels, stuck it back in the bag, and popped it back in the fridge. Lo and behold, when I went to get it out two or three days later, the lettuce looked even fresher and was crisper than when I brought it home from the store! HOORAY! I have repeated this since, and it has totally worked! Just make sure the paper towel is completely damp. I have only tried this on green leaf lettuce, but I'm guessing it works with all leafy lettuces. Someone will have to let me know if it works with iceburg.