. OTOH, the inner leaves of Boston or Butterhead lettuce sort of blow my skirt up. (24 replies, last updated by jenniferfishwilson October 8, 2002)

I’m not sure how you would properly cut, say, butterhead, lollo rosso or oakleaf type lettuce. These just have to be torn I reckon. (30 replies, last updated by LadyCook61 July 29, 2009)

Too impatient to wait for the seeds to grow, I did buy one “cheater” pot of ready-to-go mixed lettuces and herbs. I have fearlessly Cut. Now I’m wondering about the Come-Again portion of our program. I cut the... (9 replies, last updated by somervilleoldtimer June 20, 2009)

I find the ‘baby’ leaf lettuces to have the unplesant mouth-feel of wet paper, and if they’ve been stressed for water, bitterness as well. No texture! For better nutrition, I favor the butterhead types, so tender... (31 replies, last updated by furryabdul October 27, 2005)

Arugula – When purchasing Arugula look for tender, bright green leaves that look fresh and crisp. Butterhead – Select Butterhead Lettuce by searching for small, round, loose formed heads with thick leaves. Butterhead Lettuce... (0 replies, last updated by Search4goodfood September 21, 2009)

://www.chow.com/recipes/10909 Pickled Radish and Sweet Butter Tea Sandwiches http://www.chow.com/recipes/10911 Butterhead Lettuce with Spring Radishes and Peas with White Balsamic Dressing http://www.chow.com/recipes/10145 This... (13 replies, last updated by debbiel May 30, 2007)

I have walnuts, gorgonzola, red butterhead lettuce from the garden, what dressing would be best??? (9 replies, last updated by dmd_kc July 20, 2009)

appreciate the freshness and fantastic flavors presented with every dish...it’s the gourmet gloriousness of the city! i can honestly say i had “the best” sandwich of my life there. the BLT consisted of... (3 replies, last updated by ThisNThat December 17, 2007)

Spinach, leaf lettuce, butterhead lettuce, chard, snap and snow peas, carrots, turnips, beets, kohlrabi, radishes, broccoli, collards, garlic are planted and growing. Kentucky Wonder green beans are still producing as are the... (14 replies, last updated by Cherylptw October 8, 2009)

temps); heads of lettuce — butterhead (huge and beautiful, thanks to double row covers), romaine, green leaf, and “Blushed” lettuce; the first bunches of sweet white turnips; bags of chard (maybe not many);... (7 replies, last updated by Franktex December 6, 2006)

with pieces of the fennel and butterhead lettuce forked up alongside. The little salad was delicious, and our tea was hot. One thing—I asked for black tea and got earl grey. Not my favorite tea, as I don’t like... (12 replies, last updated by Aaron Deacon April 16, 2007)

greens, butterhead lettuce, green onions and new for me, sunflower, radish, and pea (tip) sprouts. I made a quick salad of the greens, spinach, a chopped green onion, and some of each kind of sprout. The sunflower sprouts were... (34 replies, last updated by The Dairy Queen April 26, 2008)

vegetable tested contained measurable amounts of nitrates, with averages varying from 1 to 4,800 ppm. For example, average levels were: arugula 4,677 ppm basil 2,292 ppm butterhead lettuce 2,026 ppm beets 1,279 ppm celery 1,103 ppm... (62 replies, last updated by Reignking October 7, 2009)

served the duck as directed, in a pool of green olive sauce (the better to appreciate the crisp skin), along with black rice, which was a gorgeous contrast. We finished with butterhead lettuce dressed with walnut oil and toasted... (41 replies, last updated by DagnyTaggart April 22, 2009)

FYI — Princess Kay of the Milky Way, not Miss Kay. Also affectionately known as the "butterheads." (20 replies, last updated by Miss Poste September 2, 2003)