jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1 Posted November 29, 2021 I am simple and opt for iceberg. Fancy lettuce confuses me, but I need to eat more lettuce and feel I should expand my lettuce choices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #2 Posted November 29, 2021 Just now, jsharr said: I am simple and opt for iceberg. Well, you're at least starting at the end of the spectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted November 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Well, you're at least starting at the end of the spectrum. which end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Solution Share #4 Posted November 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, jsharr said: which end? The Texas end. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #5 Posted November 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, jsharr said: I am simple and opt for iceberg. Fancy lettuce confuses me, but I need to eat more lettuce and feel I should expand my lettuce choices. Bibb lettuce is great for wraps. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #6 Posted November 29, 2021 I do not care for iceberg lettuce. Iceberg lettuce is the red delicious of the lettuce family. No flavor, little nutritious value. Romaine is my favorite but I like Bibb, butter, curly leaf, and uppity varieties like arugula and Swiss Chard. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2021 Share #7 Posted November 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: I do not care for iceberg lettuce. Iceberg lettuce is the red delicious of the lettuce family. No flavor, little nutritious value. Romaine is my favorite but I like Bibb, butter, curly leaf, and uppity varieties like arugula and Swiss Chard. I second the butter lettuce & Romain. We get iceberg for wraps as the shape works well, not so much for salads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted November 29, 2021 Share #8 Posted November 29, 2021 I like the spring mix. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2021 Share #9 Posted November 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, groupw said: I like the spring mix. Yeah that’s what we normally get too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #10 Posted November 29, 2021 26 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: I do not care for iceberg lettuce. Iceberg lettuce is the red delicious of the lettuce family. No flavor, little nutritious value. Romaine is my favorite but I like Bibb, butter, curly leaf, and uppity varieties like arugula and Swiss Chard. This. Final answer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted November 29, 2021 27 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: I do not care for iceberg lettuce. Iceberg lettuce is the red delicious of the lettuce family. No flavor, little nutritious value. Romaine is my favorite but I like Bibb, butter, curly leaf, and uppity varieties like arugula and Swiss Chard. Isn't romaine that crap with the giant bitter white part down the middle of each leaf? Bitterness is a deal breaker. Maybe they should water romaine with pineapple juice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #12 Posted November 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, jsharr said: Isn't romaine that crap with the giant bitter white part down the middle of each leaf? Bitterness is a deal breaker. Maybe they should water romaine with pineapple juice? Are you channeling @Randomguy? That sounds like one of his rants. That’s not bitterness, them are flavor molecules. Appreciate the opportunity to try something other than a Mountain Dew or Dr Pepper on your plate. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted November 29, 2021 Share #13 Posted November 29, 2021 kale 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted November 29, 2021 Share #14 Posted November 29, 2021 My big salads, which I eat every other day, are 50% Kale, 50% iceberg lettuce mix (lettuce, carrots, red cabbage). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #15 Posted November 29, 2021 17 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: kale You need help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted November 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, Road Runner said: My big salads, which I eat every other day, are 50% Kale, 50% iceberg lettuce mix (lettuce, carrots, red cabbage). I am trying to do a salad every day for lunch and add in more colorful veggies with meals instead of just meat and potatoes. Today I skipped the meat in my salad and just had a mix of romaine and spring mix, with carrots, pumpkin seeds, a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and italian dressing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 29, 2021 Share #17 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: I do not care for iceberg lettuce. It is the red delicious of the lettuces, but it adds crunch and is exactly right in certain situations, like tacos (normal tacos, that is, not that open-face mini-burrito that is often passed off as a taco by people pretending they are from another country). Man, now I feel like eating some iceberg lettuce! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #18 Posted November 29, 2021 21 minutes ago, jsharr said: I am trying to do a salad every day for lunch and add in more colorful veggies with meals instead of just meat and potatoes. Today I skipped the meat in my salad and just had a mix of romaine and spring mix, with carrots, pumpkin seeds, a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and italian dressing. Toss some anchovies into your salad and have some flavor. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted November 29, 2021 Share #19 Posted November 29, 2021 50 minutes ago, Dottles said: You need help kale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #20 Posted November 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: kale With primrose trimmings?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted November 30, 2021 Share #21 Posted November 30, 2021 I just got done eating a big bowl of leftover collard greens from Thanksgiving. Yumm - obviously not a salad green. I get tired of ultra green greens. I like iceberg on occasion, but usually buy romaine or French mix. BuffCarla likes the Spring Mix. I also like infant spinach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 30, 2021 Share #22 Posted November 30, 2021 Romaine is king, but RG is right that iceberg has its place. One of the salad world’s best kept secrets is fresh garden iceberg. It is perfect! It really demonstrates how fitting the iceberg name is, it is so crisp and crunchy. But even the store stuff is great as a wedge or mixed with others. Spring mix can be awesome, and arugula is good too! Radicchio is awesome, and what ever happened to Belgian endive?! Curly endive is very cool too! Ok, these weren’t really in order. Oh well! Ones from the garden are Bibb and red romaine and red sails too! Green leaf is nice. Mm, lettuce season is on the way! Yay! I want to be the Bubba of lettuce. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted November 30, 2021 Share #23 Posted November 30, 2021 Protein and veggies..I did a bag o chopped stuff tonight I was thinking a little fennel diced in there would be a nice ad. I often use spring mix.or romaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted November 30, 2021 Share #24 Posted November 30, 2021 Just eat big bowls of cilantro. Everything else is downhill from there(unless you are one of those genetic losers who think you taste soap..., then I just feel sorry for you) 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 30, 2021 Share #25 Posted November 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, Zephyr said: Just eat big bowls of cilantro. Everything else is downhill from there(unless you are one of those genetic losers who think you taste soap..., then I just feel sorry for you) Not a pho fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share #26 Posted November 30, 2021 17 hours ago, Dottles said: Not a pho fan? can you cook pho in a smoker? If so, what would you end up with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted November 30, 2021 Share #27 Posted November 30, 2021 I like the texture of iceberg. I thought it was trendy again with the retro popularity of wedge salads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted November 30, 2021 Share #28 Posted November 30, 2021 kale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted December 1, 2021 Share #29 Posted December 1, 2021 1. Iceberg lettuce is supposedly very low in nutrition, but it gives a nice crunch while being soft. 2. Onions or Shallots 3. Tomatoes 4. Red or Green Bell Peppers 5. Shredded Cheddar or Feta Cheese 6. Whatever else is in the fridge: olives, cucumbers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted December 1, 2021 Share #30 Posted December 1, 2021 11 hours ago, jsharr said: can you cook pho in a smoker? If so, what would you end up with? Pho if I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 1, 2021 Share #31 Posted December 1, 2021 kale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted December 1, 2021 Share #32 Posted December 1, 2021 On 11/29/2021 at 5:51 PM, jsharr said: I am trying to do a salad every day for lunch and add in more colorful veggies with meals instead of just meat and potatoes. Today I skipped the meat in my salad and just had a mix of romaine and spring mix, with carrots, pumpkin seeds, a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and italian dressing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share #33 Posted December 1, 2021 7 hours ago, Dottles said: Pho if I know. Pho cue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted December 1, 2021 Share #34 Posted December 1, 2021 6 hours ago, jsharr said: Pho cue This is pho king nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share #35 Posted December 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dottles said: This is pho king nuts. I do not like nuts in my soup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 1, 2021 Share #36 Posted December 1, 2021 kale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 2, 2021 Share #37 Posted December 2, 2021 I basically only do Romain hearts from Aldi. Iceberg is ok but it doesn’t keep well after you cut it. Tonight I had a salad of one whole Romain heart, one whole small Vidalia onion, a few hot peppers I pickled (not reapers) a handful of walnuts, and a handful of fresh cranberries. Topped it off with a whole can of tuna (dumped the juice off it in Oreos dish and he lapped it up). A little bit of French dressing. I had more ingredients in the fridge but I was trying to keep it simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted December 2, 2021 Share #38 Posted December 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I basically only do Romain hearts from Aldi. Iceberg is ok but it doesn’t keep well after you cut it. Tonight I had a salad of one whole Romain heart, one whole small Vidalia onion, a few hot peppers I pickled (not reapers) a handful of walnuts, and a handful of fresh cranberries. Topped it off with a whole can of tuna (dumped the juice off it in Oreos dish and he lapped it up). A little bit of French dressing. I had more ingredients in the fridge but I was trying to keep it simple. I never cut iceberg, I peel it leaf by leaf so it doesn’t brown so fast. Although we very seldom use it since neither of us usually buys it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 3, 2021 Share #39 Posted December 3, 2021 kale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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