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MinnieM123
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I watched (and listened) to the video, and I thought it was o.k. as well. It was updated, but not in such a way to detract from the experience. Normally, I wouldn't care for any sort of update to the classic spiel, etc., but for some reason, I was o.k. with this one.
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donaldtoo
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I watched (and listened) to the video, and I thought it was o.k. as well. It was updated, but not in such a way to detract from the experience. Normally, I wouldn't care for any sort of update to the classic spiel, etc., but for some reason, I was o.k. with this one.
Yea, ultimately, it’s been changed enough times over the years that it really doesn’t matter anymore, but, I really loved our dear Roz…!!!!!
MinnieM123
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@Figgy1 , I can't even imagine all the exotic types of veggies you bought yesterday, at the farmers' market. 
As for regular salad, I read yesterday (from some cooking site), about the way that chefs suggest cleaning lettuce in a salad spinner. Apparently, most people rinse the lettuce at the sink, and then put it into the (plastic basket with the holes in it). Then, that's placed inside the outer bowl, and then put on the top spinner, to spin out the water.
That's not enough to clean out the lettuce (particularly the lettuce types with tighter, ridged leaves, as some dirt can still cling to some crevices, etc.) Instead, the chefs say to fill the outside bowl with water first, dump in the lettuce and swirl around the leaves in the water "bath". Then, after 1-2 minutes of the lettuce sitting in that bowl, remove the lettuce, and dump out water. Then, rinse the bowl, and put the lettuce in the inside bowl (with holes in it) and place that in the outer bowl and cover with the spinner. Then spin. Your lettuce will be much cleaner.
As for regular salad, I read yesterday (from some cooking site), about the way that chefs suggest cleaning lettuce in a salad spinner. Apparently, most people rinse the lettuce at the sink, and then put it into the (plastic basket with the holes in it). Then, that's placed inside the outer bowl, and then put on the top spinner, to spin out the water.
That's not enough to clean out the lettuce (particularly the lettuce types with tighter, ridged leaves, as some dirt can still cling to some crevices, etc.) Instead, the chefs say to fill the outside bowl with water first, dump in the lettuce and swirl around the leaves in the water "bath". Then, after 1-2 minutes of the lettuce sitting in that bowl, remove the lettuce, and dump out water. Then, rinse the bowl, and put the lettuce in the inside bowl (with holes in it) and place that in the outer bowl and cover with the spinner. Then spin. Your lettuce will be much cleaner.
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Figgy1
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Doesn't everybody give their greens a bath?@Figgy1 , I can't even imagine all the exotic types of veggies you bought yesterday, at the farmers' market.
As for regular salad, I read yesterday (from some cooking site), about the way that chefs suggest cleaning lettuce in a salad spinner. Apparently, most people rinse the lettuce at the sink, and then put it into the (plastic basket with the holes in it). Then, that's placed inside the outer bowl, and then put on the top spinner, to spin out the water.
That's not enough to clean out the lettuce (particularly the lettuce types with tighter, ridged leaves, as some dirt can still cling to some crevices, etc.) Instead, the chefs say to fill the outside bowl with water first, dump in the lettuce and swirl around the leaves in the water "bath". Then, after 1-2 minutes of the lettuce sitting in that bowl, remove the lettuce, and dump out water. Then, rinse the bowl, and put the lettuce in the inside bowl (with holes in it) and place that in the outer bowl and cover with the spinner. Then spin. Your lettuce will be much cleaner.
Greens ?
Figgy1
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Lettuce, endive, radicchio, collards, kale, chard, spinach, escarole, arugula, bok choi, cabbages, mustard, beet, turnip, swiss chard, dandelion, watercress and so on
I love greens, any greens. Some I know don’t even eat veggies except for the lettuce and tomato on their oversized burger.
Goofyernmost
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That's because that is the only logical use for lettuce! If I want to graze I'll go out in the field and munch on some grass. However, I do like Cole Slaw, Sauerkraut and the seeds of mustard. I don't consider them veggies, but are only good as roughage. I consider most of that stuff mentioned above to be on the same level as crabgrass.
Crabgrass to some but prepared right is delish and one’s blood work numbers eating greens on a regular basis has many health benefits, etc.
Goofyernmost
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I suppose for some, but I have made it almost to 74 years with my general eating habits and my blood work is still looking good. Just had a Cardiac Cath the went inside my heart to see if there was any blockage and found nothing to be concerned about. I don't have any problem with people liking things that I don't, but just like that, everyone is different and what might be good for one has no affect on others.
My daughter went carb free a few years ago and along with developing high blood pressure a couple year after still has the same ailments that all people in mid-life experience. In the meantime she gave up all the foods that she loved. At one point I asked her what point was she planning to enjoy life because no matter what we do, we will not escape death and take it from someone that can no longer die young, life is short no matter how long one manages to add additional years. She now watches what she eats, but allows herself to enjoy the alleged bad stuff on occasion.
I recommended the practice of moderation to her. Even though I do not always eat things that are designated good for you, I don't overdo the bad things and mix in more healthy food as a regular thing. After over seven decades I have witnessed many food fads that have come and gone. Some that were labelled as good for you and some the were thought to be evil. I just steer away from things that do not give me enjoyment to eat no matter what their perceived current thoughts might be.
Endive, radicchio, kale, escarole, arugula, mustard, dandelion are new age "edibles". Dandelions were invasive weeds (like crabgrass) until recently. I can remember my parents would hire a guy that had a jeep with a sprayer on the back that I would ride with while he sprayed chemicals that killed the dandelions for the season. I can remember even inhaling that stuff with the wind was against us. That was about 64 years ago.
But to each his own! It would be good if all of us could just live and let live, but I guess that is hard to understand at this point in time.
Figgy1
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Fun dandelion facts: They been cultivated for food and used in herbal medicine for thousands of years. They were also brought over on the Mayflower for both. The entire plant is edible even the root which is pretty good roasted, grilled or chopped into salads
