Iceberg lettuce is often inexpensive at the store. Here is tip for how to core iceberg lettuce.  This will come in handy when you are preparing a salad or ready to use your head of lettuce.

How to core iceburg lettuce:

• Hold the Lettuce with both hands, core facing down
• Hit the Core firmly against the counter
• Twist and pull the core out of the lettuce

Hint:  Keep lettuce moist but do not place in directly in the water. It helps when you wrap the lettuce leaves in damp paper towels and store in plastic bags in the refrigerator.

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Melissa Jennings

Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 20 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.