I don't remember where I learned this little tip, but it's
a great one! To remove the core, hold the head in both hands
with the core pointing down. Give it a good, strong whack
on the kitchen counter.
The core should dislodge from the head
and pull out nice and clean like this!
I wonder if that's how Julia Childs did it!
I knew there was a trick for doing this, but couldn't remember the exact way. Gonna try it, could be funny when I smack it...I can see it falling to pieces/ha
ReplyDeleteGonna try it too!
ReplyDeleteUH OH...AC repairman? NOT TODAY!!! It is so hot and humid...may he be there as I type this!!!
Jill ~ Lou Beck's already been here...a 5 minute, easy repair..we're in the coolness again! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI do it the same way - works great!
ReplyDeleteThat's rather clever. I will remember the technique and then I will be able to feel very proud of myself by demonstrating my skills.
ReplyDeleteVery smart! I will try this next time.;))
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget the first time I saw a college roommate slam a head of lettuce on our kitchen counter. I thought she was crazy!
ReplyDeleteChristian ~ ha-ha...too bad you only have to whack it once or it could be a nice stress reliever!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure where I learned it either, probably my mom, but it does work like a charm. I'm afraid to whack anything on my granite counters now in this house though...the walkthrough guy scared me about them breaking so I'm a little freakish about it, although in reality I don't think lettuce would harm them. But on the other hand, if anyone could do it with lettuce, it would be me. :)
ReplyDeleteyep, that's the most fun part of making a salad!
ReplyDeleteThis trick always impressed my kids!
ReplyDeleteAlong with the eyes behind my head.
I showed this to my mom. Maybe she'll finally make some coleslaw ;)
ReplyDeleteA ~ I've never done it to a cabbage before! Let me know if it works!
ReplyDeleteI stole your Lewis Carrol quote! It's definetly a good one.
ReplyDeleteI love that tip too! I learned it from my mom, but haven;t used it in years since I now buy the bag salad.
ReplyDeleteshameful, I know.
Oh yes, this is a goodie....
ReplyDeletelove the Bali pic and TT post.
Hi Betsy! This is such a great trick! My first job was at an DELICIOUS Italian restaurant (my job was to prepare the anti-pasta salads) where they taught me this trick for keeping the lettuce! It does work nicely.
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
Tracey
P.S. I love your appreciation post below...and the picture of the bird :-)xo
I always loved that - it's fun! And it gets rid of pent up frustration. By the way, I am wildly in love with your header. Morning glories are my favorite flower. But the cows eat mine if I try to grow them along my back fence.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat trick! I'll have to try that:)
ReplyDeletegood tip!
ReplyDeleteI'll take that incredibly flowered froth latté with those pancakes please. Yum.
ReplyDeleteWell. your trick looks easy enough but somehow I suspect I wouldn't get it to work quite right.
I never knew that before - thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteManuela
I saw this in an Alan Alda/Michelle Pfeiffer movie called Sweet Liberty. I guess it works.
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