Lettuce

Availability: July-October

Storage tips: Refrigerate in a loosely wrapped plastic bag. Or wrap a paper towel around each head and store in crisper drawer.  Monitor the moisture on it so it doesn't get wilty (too dry) or doesn't start to rot (too wet).  Or prepare as for a salad below and spin dry and store in fridge in a lidded bowl.  Stored in one of these ways, lettuce should store at least a week.

How to eat: Lettuce is the staple to a fresh salad. Wash leaves well, drain, chop and toss with a dressing and other raw veggies.  You can also sautee lettuce in a stir-fry with other greens.

How to preserve: I hate to say I don't know, but lettuce doesn't freeze well.  So eat it all up!  Salads every day!