Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

[Guest guest]

No - I am a VERY Lazy person in the kitchen. I always joke that there are two kinds of people… those who like to cook and those who don't and the Vitamix is the perfect machine for both! The chef-types love it's versatility and what they can create in it, and people like me love that it helps them get in and out of the kitchen quickly, while still being able to eat wholesome, unprocessed foods. :-)I eat raw eggs almost daily because I'm too lazy to cook them and I'm only eating them for the protein (I take them like a vitamin) and I'm too lazy to wash the shell. Haven't gotten food poisoning… yet. THAT is how lazy I am! ;-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 3:09 AM, Velda wrote:

Question-do you wash your spring mix, even though it says it was

washed by them? How do you wash that loose lettuce and get it

relatively dry for use?

Thanks

Velda

[Guest guest]

Once you know the facts about "pre-washed" greens, it is up to you to make your choice. I grow my own lettuces (very easy to do in containers), so I just give them a quick rinse to remove loose soil. The bagged ones are usually labeled "triple washed". This means they were sprayed with a solution containing anti mircrobials as they went up

a conveyor belt, then sprayed with more anti microbials as they passed down the factory line, then rinsed in bleach water before having the water shaken off by another machine before bagging. Also think of how many people handle your fruits and veggies before YOU do! I personally

would give them a GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then spin them in a salad spinner to dry, or wrap them in a cotton towel and go outside and spin the towel around like a crazed woman until it shakes the water off. I do

the towel method with my homegrown veggies-I am sure the neighbors think I am performing an ancient ritual of some kind! I also have an electric gadget that peels veggies and spins lettuce, lol. (Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

La La La La La (sings Lea Ann with her fingers stuck in her ears) I want to continue on in ignorant bliss. NOW I won't be able to be as lazy as I wanna be… Thanks a lot ;-) Can we have a picture of that gadget in our photos (some day when it is convenient…)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 8:48 AM, Berry wrote:

Once you know the facts about "pre-washed" greens, it is up to you to make your choice. I grow my own lettuces (very easy to do in containers), so I just give them a quick rinse to remove loose soil. The bagged ones are usually labeled "triple washed". This means they were sprayed with a solution containing anti mircrobials as they went up

a conveyor belt, then sprayed with more anti microbials as they passed down the factory line, then rinsed in bleach water before having the water shaken off by another machine before bagging. Also think of how many people handle your fruits and veggies before YOU do! I personally

would give them a GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then spin them in a salad spinner to dry, or wrap them in a cotton towel and go outside and spin the towel around like a crazed woman until it shakes the water off. I do

the towel method with my homegrown veggies-I am sure the neighbors think I am performing an ancient ritual of some kind! I also have an electric gadget that peels veggies and spins lettuce, lol. (Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

Aw, you KNOW I am one for finding the worst in everything, BUT, then I offer a solution! Here is a link to the nifty spinner thingy. I will post it in the files section too. This thing is FABULOUS for peeling! I throw in turnips, beets, taters, etc. and they are all peeled smooth as a baby's bottom in seconds. Also spins lettuce, cabbage...and the occasional dish towel that needs spinning out, lol.http://www.amazon.com/Presto-02905-Peel-Electric-Peeler/dp/B000V7A9WQ--- On Wed, 3/23/11, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>Subject: Re: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular

Costco list? Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 9:11 AM

La La La La La (sings Lea Ann with her fingers stuck in her ears) I want to continue on in ignorant bliss. NOW I won't be able to be as lazy as I wanna be… Thanks a lot ;-) Can we have a picture of that gadget in our photos (some day when it is convenient…)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 8:48 AM, Berry wrote:

Once you know the facts about "pre-washed" greens, it is up to you to make your choice. I grow my own lettuces (very easy to do in containers), so I just give them a quick rinse to remove loose soil. The bagged ones are usually labeled "triple washed". This means they were sprayed with a solution containing anti mircrobials as they went up

a conveyor belt, then sprayed with more anti microbials as they passed down the factory line, then rinsed in bleach water before having the water shaken off by another machine before bagging. Also think of how many people handle your fruits and veggies before YOU do! I personally

would give them a GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then spin them in a salad spinner to dry, or wrap them in a cotton towel and go outside and spin the towel around like a crazed woman until it shakes the water off. I do

the towel method with my homegrown veggies-I am sure the neighbors think I am performing an ancient ritual of some kind! I also have an electric gadget that peels veggies and spins lettuce, lol. (Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

Second that (although I like to cook). If it says "washed," that's good enough for me.

Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

No - I am a VERY Lazy person in the kitchen. I always joke that there are two kinds of people… those who like to cook and those who don't and the Vitamix is the perfect machine for both! The chef-types love it's versatility and what they can create in it, and people like me love that it helps them get in and out of the kitchen quickly, while still being able to eat wholesome, unprocessed foods. :-)

I eat raw eggs almost daily because I'm too lazy to cook them and I'm only eating them for the protein (I take them like a vitamin) and I'm too lazy to wash the shell. Haven't gotten food poisoning… yet. THAT is how lazy I am! ;-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 3:09 AM, Velda wrote:

Question-do you wash your spring mix, even though it says it was washed by them? How do you wash that loose lettuce and get it relatively dry for use?

Thanks

Velda

[Guest guest]

OMGoodness - you ARE the gadget queen!

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 9:34 AM, Berry wrote:

Aw, you KNOW I am one for finding the worst in everything, BUT, then I offer a solution! Here is a link to the nifty spinner thingy. I will post it in the files section too. This thing is FABULOUS for peeling! I throw in turnips, beets, taters, etc. and they are all peeled smooth as a baby's bottom in seconds. Also spins lettuce, cabbage...and the occasional dish towel that needs spinning out, lol.http://www.amazon.com/Presto-02905-Peel-Electric-Peeler/dp/B000V7A9WQ

[Guest guest]

Uh oh...she's singing "the tarantula song" again...

Re: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

La La La La La (sings Lea Ann with her fingers stuck in her ears) I want to continue on in ignorant bliss. NOW I won't be able to be as lazy as I wanna be… Thanks a lot ;-) Can we have a picture of that gadget in our photos (some day when it is convenient…)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 8:48 AM, Berry wrote:

Once you know the facts about "pre-washed" greens, it is up to you to make your choice. I grow my own lettuces (very easy to do in containers), so I just give them a quick rinse to remove loose soil. The bagged ones are usually labeled "triple washed". This means they were sprayed with a solution containing anti mircrobials as they went up a conveyor belt, then sprayed with more anti microbials as they passed down the factory line, then rinsed in bleach water before having the water shaken off by another machine before bagging. Also think of how many people handle your fruits and veggies before YOU do! I personally would give them a GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then spin them in a salad spinner to dry, or wrap them in a cotton towel and go outside and spin the towel around like a crazed woman until it shakes the water off. I do the towel method with my homegrown veggies-I am sure the neighbors think I am performing an ancient ritual of some kind! I also have an electric gadget that peels veggies and spins lettuce, lol. (Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

Boy, not me. I wash my “prewashed” greens.

Just last week I picked up a bag of “three-times washed” baby spinach, only to

spot 2 live bugs enjoying life inside the bag.

YUK.

Bette

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011

7:05 AM

Subject: Re:

Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

Second that (although I like to cook). If

it says " washed, " that's good enough for me.

-----Original

Message-----

From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>

Sent: Wed, Mar 23, 2011 8:27 am

Subject: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is

on your regular Costco list?

No - I am a VERY Lazy person in the kitchen. I

always joke that there are two kinds of people… those who like to cook and

those who don't and the Vitamix is the perfect machine for both! The

chef-types love it's versatility and what they can create in it, and people

like me love that it helps them get in and out of the kitchen quickly, while

still being able to eat wholesome, unprocessed foods. :-)

I eat raw eggs almost daily because I'm too lazy to

cook them and I'm only eating them for the protein (I take them like a vitamin)

and I'm too lazy to wash the shell. Haven't gotten food poisoning… yet.

THAT is how lazy I am! ;-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite

Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 3:09 AM, Velda wrote:

Question-do you wash your spring mix, even though it

says it was washed by them? How do you wash that loose lettuce and get it

relatively dry for use?

Thanks

Velda

[Guest guest]

Boy, not me. I wash my “prewashed” greens.

Just last week I picked up a bag of “three-times washed” baby spinach, only to

spot 2 live bugs enjoying life inside the bag.

YUK.

Bette

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011

7:05 AM

Subject: Re:

Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

Second that (although I like to cook). If

it says " washed, " that's good enough for me.

-----Original

Message-----

From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>

Sent: Wed, Mar 23, 2011 8:27 am

Subject: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is

on your regular Costco list?

No - I am a VERY Lazy person in the kitchen. I

always joke that there are two kinds of people… those who like to cook and

those who don't and the Vitamix is the perfect machine for both! The

chef-types love it's versatility and what they can create in it, and people

like me love that it helps them get in and out of the kitchen quickly, while

still being able to eat wholesome, unprocessed foods. :-)

I eat raw eggs almost daily because I'm too lazy to

cook them and I'm only eating them for the protein (I take them like a vitamin)

and I'm too lazy to wash the shell. Haven't gotten food poisoning… yet.

THAT is how lazy I am! ;-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite

Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 3:09 AM, Velda wrote:

Question-do you wash your spring mix, even though it

says it was washed by them? How do you wash that loose lettuce and get it

relatively dry for use?

Thanks

Velda

[Guest guest]

For those who don't know what is talking about. I have 3 boys and as a result have had a variety of non-cuddly creature pets. was showing me some very pretty tarantulas (that I really would like to have) but with 2 dogs, 3 aquariums, a cat, a husband, and my job, I'm quite over loaded and when asked when I was going to get one…La La La La La La La (this is Lea Ann with her fingers stuck in her ears - not listening…);-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 10:15 AM, wrote:

Uh oh...she's singing "the tarantula song" again...

Re: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

La La La La La (sings Lea Ann with her fingers stuck in her ears) I want to continue on in ignorant bliss. NOW I won't be able to be as lazy as I wanna be… Thanks a lot ;-) Can we have a picture of that gadget in our photos (some day when it is convenient…)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 8:48 AM, Berry wrote:

Once you know the facts about "pre-washed" greens, it is up to you to make your choice. I grow my own lettuces (very easy to do in containers), so I just give them a quick rinse to remove loose soil. The bagged ones are usually labeled "triple washed". This means they were sprayed with a solution containing anti mircrobials as they went up a conveyor belt, then sprayed with more anti microbials as they passed down the factory line, then rinsed in bleach water before having the water shaken off by another machine before bagging. Also think of how many people handle your fruits and veggies before YOU do! I personally would give them a GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then spin them in a salad spinner to dry, or wrap them in a cotton towel and go outside and spin the towel around like a crazed woman until it shakes the water off. I do the towel method with my homegrown veggies-I am sure the neighbors think I am performing an ancient ritual of some kind! I also have an electric gadget that peels veggies and spins lettuce, lol. (Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

For those who don't know what is talking about. I have 3 boys and as a result have had a variety of non-cuddly creature pets. was showing me some very pretty tarantulas (that I really would like to have) but with 2 dogs, 3 aquariums, a cat, a husband, and my job, I'm quite over loaded and when asked when I was going to get one…La La La La La La La (this is Lea Ann with her fingers stuck in her ears - not listening…);-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 10:15 AM, wrote:

Uh oh...she's singing "the tarantula song" again...

Re: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

La La La La La (sings Lea Ann with her fingers stuck in her ears) I want to continue on in ignorant bliss. NOW I won't be able to be as lazy as I wanna be… Thanks a lot ;-) Can we have a picture of that gadget in our photos (some day when it is convenient…)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 8:48 AM, Berry wrote:

Once you know the facts about "pre-washed" greens, it is up to you to make your choice. I grow my own lettuces (very easy to do in containers), so I just give them a quick rinse to remove loose soil. The bagged ones are usually labeled "triple washed". This means they were sprayed with a solution containing anti mircrobials as they went up a conveyor belt, then sprayed with more anti microbials as they passed down the factory line, then rinsed in bleach water before having the water shaken off by another machine before bagging. Also think of how many people handle your fruits and veggies before YOU do! I personally would give them a GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then spin them in a salad spinner to dry, or wrap them in a cotton towel and go outside and spin the towel around like a crazed woman until it shakes the water off. I do the towel method with my homegrown veggies-I am sure the neighbors think I am performing an ancient ritual of some kind! I also have an electric gadget that peels veggies and spins lettuce, lol. (Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

Blecch (I seem to recall that this was the expression used in MAD).

Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

No - I am a VERY Lazy person in the kitchen. I always joke that there are two kinds of people… those who like to cook and those who don't and the Vitamix is the perfect machine for both! The chef-types love it's versatility and what they can create in it, and people like me love that it helps them get in and out of the kitchen quickly, while still being able to eat wholesome, unprocessed foods. :-)

I eat raw eggs almost daily because I'm too lazy to cook them and I'm only eating them for the protein (I take them like a vitamin) and I'm too lazy to wash the shell. Haven't gotten food poisoning… yet. THAT is how lazy I am! ;-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 3:09 AM, Velda wrote:

Question-do you wash your spring mix, even though it says it was washed by them? How do you wash that loose lettuce and get it relatively dry for use?

Thanks

Velda

[Guest guest]

...but she'll get one anyway. She lives a mere hour away from the world's largest reptile expo. ))

Re: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

La La La La La (sings Lea Ann with her fingers stuck in her ears) I want to continue on in ignorant bliss. NOW I won't be able to be as lazy as I wanna be… Thanks a lot ;-) Can we have a picture of that gadget in our photos (some day when it is convenient…)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 8:48 AM, Berry wrote:

Once you know the facts about "pre-washed" greens, it is up to you to make your choice. I grow my own lettuces (very easy to do in containers), so I just give them a quick rinse to remove loose soil. The bagged ones are usually labeled "triple washed". This means they were sprayed with a solution containing anti mircrobials as they went up a conveyor belt, then sprayed with more anti microbials as they passed down the factory line, then rinsed in bleach water before having the water shaken off by another machine before bagging. Also think of how many people handle your fruits and veggies before YOU do! I personally would give them a GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then spin them in a salad spinner to dry, or wrap them in a cotton towel and go outside and spin the towel around like a crazed woman until it shakes the water off. I do the towel method with my homegrown veggies-I am sure the neighbors think I am performing an ancient ritual of some kind! I also have an electric gadget that peels veggies and spins lettuce, lol. (Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

Oooooh, I gotta have one of those and only $16.99 on sale! Wow,

husband will love another gadget in the kitchen. haha

Velda

On 3/23/2011 6:34 AM, Berry wrote:

Aw, you KNOW I am

one for finding the worst in everything, BUT, then I offer

a solution!  Here is a link to the nifty spinner thingy. 

I will post it in the files section too.  This thing is

FABULOUS for peeling!  I throw in turnips, beets, taters,

etc. and they are all peeled smooth as a baby's bottom in

seconds.  Also spins lettuce, cabbage...and the occasional

dish towel that needs spinning out, lol.

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-02905-Peel-Electric-Peeler/dp/B000V7A9WQ

 

Once you know the

facts about "pre-washed" greens,

it is up to you to make your

choice.  I grow my own lettuces

(very easy to do in containers),

so I just give them a quick

rinse to remove loose soil.  The

bagged ones are usually labeled

"triple washed".  This means

they were sprayed with a

solution containing anti

mircrobials as they went up a

conveyor belt, then sprayed with

more anti microbials as they

passed down the factory line,

then rinsed in bleach water

before having the water shaken

off by another machine before

bagging.  Also think of how many

people handle your fruits and

veggies before YOU do!   I

personally would give them a

GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then

spin them in a salad spinner to

dry, or wrap them in a cotton

towel and go outside and spin

the towel around like a crazed

woman until it shakes the water

off.  I do the towel method with

my homegrown veggies-I am sure

the neighbors think I am

performing an ancient ritual of

some kind!   I also have an

electric gadget that peels

veggies and spins lettuce, lol. 

(Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

Oooooh, I gotta have one of those and only $16.99 on sale! Wow,

husband will love another gadget in the kitchen. haha

Velda

On 3/23/2011 6:34 AM, Berry wrote:

Aw, you KNOW I am

one for finding the worst in everything, BUT, then I offer

a solution!  Here is a link to the nifty spinner thingy. 

I will post it in the files section too.  This thing is

FABULOUS for peeling!  I throw in turnips, beets, taters,

etc. and they are all peeled smooth as a baby's bottom in

seconds.  Also spins lettuce, cabbage...and the occasional

dish towel that needs spinning out, lol.

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-02905-Peel-Electric-Peeler/dp/B000V7A9WQ

 

Once you know the

facts about "pre-washed" greens,

it is up to you to make your

choice.  I grow my own lettuces

(very easy to do in containers),

so I just give them a quick

rinse to remove loose soil.  The

bagged ones are usually labeled

"triple washed".  This means

they were sprayed with a

solution containing anti

mircrobials as they went up a

conveyor belt, then sprayed with

more anti microbials as they

passed down the factory line,

then rinsed in bleach water

before having the water shaken

off by another machine before

bagging.  Also think of how many

people handle your fruits and

veggies before YOU do!   I

personally would give them a

GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then

spin them in a salad spinner to

dry, or wrap them in a cotton

towel and go outside and spin

the towel around like a crazed

woman until it shakes the water

off.  I do the towel method with

my homegrown veggies-I am sure

the neighbors think I am

performing an ancient ritual of

some kind!   I also have an

electric gadget that peels

veggies and spins lettuce, lol. 

(Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

I use and LOVE the Oxo salad spinner.  Works like a charm.  http://www.amazon.com/32480-Good-Grips-Salad-Spinner/dp/B00004OCKR/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden & ie=UTF8 & qid=1300959424 & sr=1-1   You can buy at Bed Bath Beyond with 20% coupon.  Many positive reviews on Amazon.  Arlene

On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 5:04 AM, Velda <solomon@...> wrote:

 

Oooooh, I gotta have one of those and only $16.99 on sale! Wow,

husband will love another gadget in the kitchen. haha

Velda

On 3/23/2011 6:34 AM, Berry wrote:

Aw, you KNOW I am

one for finding the worst in everything, BUT, then I offer

a solution!  Here is a link to the nifty spinner thingy. 

I will post it in the files section too.  This thing is

FABULOUS for peeling!  I throw in turnips, beets, taters,

etc. and they are all peeled smooth as a baby's bottom in

seconds.  Also spins lettuce, cabbage...and the occasional

dish towel that needs spinning out, lol.

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-02905-Peel-Electric-Peeler/dp/B000V7A9WQ

 

Once you know the

facts about " pre-washed " greens,

it is up to you to make your

choice.  I grow my own lettuces

(very easy to do in containers),

so I just give them a quick

rinse to remove loose soil.  The

bagged ones are usually labeled

" triple washed " .  This means

they were sprayed with a

solution containing anti

mircrobials as they went up a

conveyor belt, then sprayed with

more anti microbials as they

passed down the factory line,

then rinsed in bleach water

before having the water shaken

off by another machine before

bagging.  Also think of how many

people handle your fruits and

veggies before YOU do!   I

personally would give them a

GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then

spin them in a salad spinner to

dry, or wrap them in a cotton

towel and go outside and spin

the towel around like a crazed

woman until it shakes the water

off.  I do the towel method with

my homegrown veggies-I am sure

the neighbors think I am

performing an ancient ritual of

some kind!   I also have an

electric gadget that peels

veggies and spins lettuce, lol. 

(Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

Ah then, you should enjoy the story of the evolution of the 5-second rule at my house: With Austin (my oldest) I followed the 5-second rule. With Dean (my middle son) I followed the 5-minute rule. With Luke (my youngest) I followed the if-there-is-no-visible-mold-brush-it-off-and-it's-good-to-go rule :-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 24, 2011, at 4:09 AM, Velda wrote:

You make me laugh. I tend to follow in your footsteps.

Velda

On 3/23/2011 5:27 AM, Lea Ann Savage wrote:

No - I am a VERY Lazy person in the kitchen. I always joke that

there are two kinds of people… those who like to cook and those

who don't and the Vitamix is the perfect machine for both! The

chef-types love it's versatility and what they can create in it,

and people like me love that it helps them get in and out of the

kitchen quickly, while still being able to eat wholesome,

unprocessed foods. :-)

I eat raw eggs almost daily because I'm too lazy to cook them

and I'm only eating them for the protein (I take them like a

vitamin) and I'm too lazy to wash the shell. Haven't gotten

food poisoning… yet. THAT is how lazy I am! ;-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 23, 2011, at 3:09 AM, Velda wrote:

Question-do you wash your spring mix, even though it

says it was washed by them? How do you wash that loose

lettuce and get it relatively dry for use?

Thanks

Velda

[Guest guest]

That sounds about right. I raised two boys under a similar system. Lol

velda

-----Original Message-----

From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>

Subj: Re: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is

on your regular Costco list?

Date: Thu Mar 24, 2011 3:09 am

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Ah then, you should enjoy the story of the evolution of the 5-second rule

at my house: With Austin (my oldest) I followed the 5-second rule. With Dean (my

middle son) I followed the 5-minute rule. With Luke (my youngest) I followed the

if-there-is-no-visible-mold-brush-it-off-and-it's-good-to-go rule :-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

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On Mar 24, 2011, at 4:09 AM, Velda wrote:

You make me laugh. I tend to follow in your footsteps.

Velda

On 3/23/2011 5:27 AM, Lea Ann Savage wrote:

No - I am a VERY Lazy person in the kitchen. I always joke that there are two

kinds of people… those who like to cook and those who don't and the Vitamix is

the perfect machine for both! The chef-types love it's versatility and what they

can create in it, and people like me love that it helps them get in and out of

the kitchen quickly, while still being able to eat wholesome, unprocessed foods.

:-)

I eat raw eggs almost daily because I'm too lazy to cook them and I'm only

eating them for the protein (I take them like a vitamin) and I'm too lazy to

wash the shell. Haven't gotten food poisoning… yet. THAT is how lazy I am! ;-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

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On Mar 23, 2011, at 3:09 AM, Velda wrote:

Question-do you wash your spring mix, even though it says it was washed by

them? How do you wash that loose lettuce and get it relatively dry for use?

Thanks

Velda

[Guest guest]

I have a little one I got REALLY cheap on eBay a year or two ago. Really handy!

Re: Do I wash my pre-washed greens? - was - What is on your regular Costco list?

I use and LOVE the Oxo salad spinner. Works like a charm. http://www.amazon.com/32480-Good-Grips-Salad-Spinner/dp/B00004OCKR/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden & ie=UTF8 & qid=1300959424 & sr=1-1 You can buy at Bed Bath Beyond with 20% coupon. Many positive reviews on Amazon. Arlene

On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 5:04 AM, Velda <solomon@...> wrote:

Oooooh, I gotta have one of those and only $16.99 on sale! Wow, husband will love another gadget in the kitchen. haha

Velda

On 3/23/2011 6:34 AM, Berry wrote: Aw, you KNOW I am one for finding the worst in everything, BUT, then I offer a solution! Here is a link to the nifty spinner thingy. I will post it in the files section too. This thing is FABULOUS for peeling! I throw in turnips, beets, taters, etc. and they are all peeled smooth as a baby's bottom in seconds. Also spins lettuce, cabbage...and the occasional dish towel that needs spinning out, lol.

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-02905-Peel-Electric-Peeler/dp/B000V7A9WQ

Once you know the facts about "pre-washed" greens, it is up to you to make your choice. I grow my own lettuces (very easy to do in containers), so I just give them a quick rinse to remove loose soil. The bagged ones are usually labeled "triple washed". This means they were sprayed with a solution containing anti mircrobials as they went up a conveyor belt, then sprayed with more anti microbials as they passed down the factory line, then rinsed in bleach water before having the water shaken off by another machine before bagging. Also think of how many people handle your fruits and veggies before YOU do! I personally would give them a GOOOOOOD rinse before use, then spin them in a salad spinner to dry, or wrap them in a cotton towel and go outside and spin the towel around like a crazed woman until it shakes the water off. I do the towel method with my homegrown veggies-I am sure the neighbors think I am performing an ancient ritual of some kind! I also have an electric gadget that peels veggies and spins lettuce, lol. (Presto peel-a-meal)

[Guest guest]

Velda,

Have your husband search on " Plastic Welding " on the net, including

" youtube " .

Many broken plastic things can be repaired fairly easily.

Chuck

The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!

On 3/24/2011 4:17:24 AM, Velda (solomon@...) wrote:

> I tend to agree, and usually wash, but just was curious what others

> thought. Did not know their triple wash was with chemicals! Bleeeeech! I do

> have a plastic salad spinner, but dh has glued the lid twice and I think

> it is time to retire it. Any recommend on brands of spinners (other than

> your arm).

> I have resorted to towel spin, but have a shoulder that tends to get sore

> at times, so want a new mechanical (non human) spinner and am looking at

> them.

> Velda

>

[Guest guest]

Velda,

Have your husband search on " Plastic Welding " on the net, including

" youtube " .

Many broken plastic things can be repaired fairly easily.

Chuck

The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!

On 3/24/2011 4:17:24 AM, Velda (solomon@...) wrote:

> I tend to agree, and usually wash, but just was curious what others

> thought. Did not know their triple wash was with chemicals! Bleeeeech! I do

> have a plastic salad spinner, but dh has glued the lid twice and I think

> it is time to retire it. Any recommend on brands of spinners (other than

> your arm).

> I have resorted to towel spin, but have a shoulder that tends to get sore

> at times, so want a new mechanical (non human) spinner and am looking at

> them.

> Velda

>

[Guest guest]

Velda,The OXO salad spinner is the best and easiest to use I've ever had! No more cramping hands or need to finish drying with a towel. This is my third type of salad spinner and it is the only kind I will ever have.Kim in OR

> I tend to agree, and usually wash, but just was curious what others

> thought. Did not know their triple wash was with chemicals! Bleeeeech! I do

> have a plastic salad spinner, but dh has glued the lid twice and I think

> it is time to retire it. Any recommend on brands of spinners (other than

> your arm).

> I have resorted to towel spin, but have a shoulder that tends to get sore

> at times, so want a new mechanical (non human) spinner and am looking at

> them.

> Velda

>

[Guest guest]

Velda,The OXO salad spinner is the best and easiest to use I've ever had! No more cramping hands or need to finish drying with a towel. This is my third type of salad spinner and it is the only kind I will ever have.Kim in OR

> I tend to agree, and usually wash, but just was curious what others

> thought. Did not know their triple wash was with chemicals! Bleeeeech! I do

> have a plastic salad spinner, but dh has glued the lid twice and I think

> it is time to retire it. Any recommend on brands of spinners (other than

> your arm).

> I have resorted to towel spin, but have a shoulder that tends to get sore

> at times, so want a new mechanical (non human) spinner and am looking at

> them.

> Velda

>

[Guest guest]

My salad spinner is pull type like this one... http://www.amazon.com/MIU-Plastic-String-Salad-Spinner/dp/B000VWF3E0 When I picked it up I wondered if it would be an unused gadget, but I use it all the time and love it. Once I get my lettuce spun and put into the serving bowl I use the net bowl to toss peels, insides ...things I'm trimming, then I'm not digging things out of the sink or cleaning the counter. I picked it up at a Ross store for under 10 bucks... they sometimes have the coolest gadgets for great prices.

[Guest guest]

My salad spinner is pull type like this one... http://www.amazon.com/MIU-Plastic-String-Salad-Spinner/dp/B000VWF3E0 When I picked it up I wondered if it would be an unused gadget, but I use it all the time and love it. Once I get my lettuce spun and put into the serving bowl I use the net bowl to toss peels, insides ...things I'm trimming, then I'm not digging things out of the sink or cleaning the counter. I picked it up at a Ross store for under 10 bucks... they sometimes have the coolest gadgets for great prices.