Green goddess

KEEP LETTUCE FRESH

A LOT OF US GO CAMPING IN THE SUMMER, AND IT CAN BE HARD TO KEEP VEGETABLES FRESH, ESPECIALLY LETTUCE. I FOUND THESE TWO GREAT TIPS IN AN OLD HANDY HINTS BOOK.

• To keep lettuce crisp, keep it in an aluminium saucepan with the lid on.
• To freshen lettuce, soak it in water to which you’ve added a little salt and sugar.

Uses for lemons

Every house should have a lemon tree in the backyard. They are not only essential for gin and tonics but their juice is