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    Does soaking lettuce in ice water diminish its food value?
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    No. Soaking any lettuce in ice cold water for about 10 minutes shouldn't affect the nutrients, and will help crisp up wilted leaves.
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    I have a pepper that's been sitting on the counter for a couple days and is a little wilted. I thought I had recalled something about using vinegar to somehow put life back in my vegetables, is this accurate?
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    Vinegar will help your vegetables to last a bit longer, but don't try it more than once, or your vegetables will have the vinegar taste.
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    Does sugar water crisp lettuce?
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    Plain water will crisp lettuce pretty well, so there is no need for sugar.
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    What do I use if I don't have a salad spinner?
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    Place lettuce in a clean dish towel, and while you’re holding the ends closed, simply swing the towel over your head. Centrifugal force is what does the trick (though you may want to walk outside to do it).
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