11 best unknown lettuces

Unknown lettuces, often referred to as "lost lettuces," are a category of lettuce varieties that have largely disappeared from commercial cultivation and everyday culinary use in the United States and the Americas. These lettuces were once widely grown and consumed but have fallen out of favor in modern agriculture and cuisine. Here are some key points related to unknown lettuces in the context of Americas, history, and books:

Historical Significance: Unknown lettuces hold historical importance because they were among the first vegetables cultivated by early European settlers in the Americas. They were a crucial part of the early American diet.
Varietal Diversity: The category of unknown lettuces encompasses a wide range of lettuce varieties, each with its unique flavor, texture, and appearance. These lettuces include butterhead, romaine, crisphead, and loose-leaf types, with names like Grand Rapids, Black Seeded Simpson, and Tennis Ball.
Native American Influence: Before the arrival of Europeans, Native American tribes cultivated and consumed various forms of lettuce and greens. European settlers adopted and adapted these practices, leading to the development of unique regional varieties.
Decline in Popularity: The decline in the cultivation and consumption of unknown lettuces can be attributed to various factors, including changing food preferences, the rise of iceberg lettuce in the mid-20th century, and the standardization of commercial lettuce production.
Rediscovery Efforts: In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in unknown lettuces as part of the heirloom and heritage food movement. Enthusiasts and historians have been working to preserve and reintroduce these forgotten varieties to modern consumers.
Culinary Uses: Unknown lettuces are prized for their diverse flavors, ranging from sweet and mild to peppery and tangy. They can be used in a wide range of dishes, including salads, sandwiches, wraps, and as a garnish for various culinary creations.
Literature and Cookbooks: Some books and cookbooks focused on culinary history and heritage foods delve into the history of unknown lettuces.These books often contain historical recipes and anecdotes that shed light on the culinary traditions of the Americas.
Preservation Efforts: Organizations, seed banks, and individuals have been actively working to preserve the genetic diversity of unknown lettuce varieties. These efforts include seed-saving initiatives and educational programs to raise awareness about these forgotten gems.
Cultural and Regional Significance: Certain unknown lettuce varieties have strong ties to specific regions and cultural traditions. For example, some varieties are associated with Southern cuisine, while others have roots in New England or the Midwest.

In summary, unknown lettuces represent a fascinating aspect of the culinary heritage of the Americas, with a rich history and a renewed interest in preserving and celebrating their diversity. They offer a glimpse into the culinary traditions of early settlers and Native Americans and continue to inspire chefs and home cooks today.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best unknown lettuces on the market

Lettuce Prey (1996-05-03)

Fist Records

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VeggieTales: Lettuce Love One Another

Capitol Christian Distribution

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Bob the Tomato is ready to share 3 favorite VeggieTales episodes about ways we can show love to others! Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue shows us that we honor others when we help them.

Almost Keto: A Practical Approach to Lose Weight with Less Fat and Cleaner Keto Foods

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Green Vegetables

Nutrient-dense green vegetables should make up the majority of your 25 percent carbohydrate intake, and you can still eat several servings per day while remaining in this general parameter.

Avocado

Avocados have special properties as they are one of the only fatty fruits! Like nutrient-dense vegetables, avocados provide a variety of essential vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber.

Wild Fatty Fish

In addition to being a source of protein, fatty fish such as wild salmon (if you choose canned salmon, look for “wild Alaskan” on the label) contains omega-3 fatty acids as well.

Prosciutto Egg Cups

These egg cups can be made ahead of time and taken on the go for a delicious and almost keto–friendly breakfast. For an impressive breakfast or brunch, multiply these ingredients by six and fill a 12-muffin tin, and pair with mixed greens and sparkling mineral water.

Greek Meatballs

These Greek meatballs have a different flavor profile than that of their Italian counterparts, so if you’re looking for something a little different, this is for you. Even without the typical bread crumb filler, these meatballs are tender and fluffy, and even that much more decadent when paired with my Tzatziki Dipping Sauce.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This is a hearty dish, but if you’re looking for something even more filling, feel free to serve over a bed of cooked cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles. If you have leftovers, you can use this beef-and-broccoli filling for delicious lettuce wraps.

Creamy Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

These may strike you as a fancy appetizer at a party, but they are simple to make and, when paired with a side salad or green vegetables, your meal is complete. Feel free to use canned crab if you can’t find it fresh, or if you prefer shrimp, the small bay variety works wonderfully in the dish.

The Iceberg

MELLO MUSIC

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The prolific MC, producer and musician Oddisee's new album, ''The Iceberg,'' is a plea for humanity to dig deeper in search of understanding and common ground. ''The Iceberg'' is a distillation of stereotypical tropes in hip-hop and beyond, 12 tracks about money, sex, politics, race and religion that appear superficial until l his multi-dimensional lyrics unfurl to expose the complexities of individuality and identity: How we see ourselves and how others see us. Deeply soulful, and shot through with jazz, go-go, gospel, thick r&b and hard beats, the album is a timely, poetic statement. ''The Iceberg'' is out March 24 on Mello Music Group. ''The Iceberg'' was recorded and produced by Oddisee at his own studio in Brooklyn, made with live instrumentation performed by Oddisee and members of his band, Good Company. Oddisee has released two studio albums, several EPs, mixtapes and instrumental albums, and has over 30 million plays on Spotify. He's been profiled by NPR, the Washington Post, praised by Pitchfork and Stereogum, performed on NPR's Tiny Desk, Red Bull Sound Select and at festivals including Glastonbury and Sasquatch. ''The Iceberg'' follows two releases in 2016, the ''Alwasta EP'' and the instrumentals album ''The Odd Tape.'' His 2015 full-length ''The Good Fight'' was a Top 5 album on the ITunes hip-hop/rap chart and he was #5 on Billboard's Next Big Sound Chart.

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''On albums like ''The Iceberg,'' released in February, the Washington rapper Oddisee delivers introspective lyrics over richly melodic beats that he produces himself.'' -- --The New York Times, 5/31/17

''This producer and rapper split his youth between Sudan and Washington, D.C., and his curiosity about the world is evident in his music...His latest album, ''The Iceberg,'' tackles social issues like xenophobia and sexism through personal anecdotes rather than abstract platitudes: ''I make more than my sister/ 'Cause I was born as a mister,'' Oddisee admits on the grooving ''Hold It Back.'' As its title might imply, ''The Iceberg'' is a work that, while dazzling on the surface, possesses a depth that can be discovered only with repeated dives.'' -- --The New Yorker

Slugs (Midnight Madness)

Image Entertainment

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It all began in a sleepy Midwestern community, a place that had never known evil…until now. But years ago, in a stillness beneath the waters, something sinister happened, and now its deadly spawn are emerging from the depths into the light. What are these hungry, mutated creatures after? Any piece of flesh they can get, including human beings. Multiplying at an incredible pace, can these slimy monsters be stopped?

Burnin' The Iceberg: plus more Hot Dance and Jazz of the 1920s & 1930s

Rivermont

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The The West End Jazz Band's second Rivermont recording proves again why the WEJB is the nation's premier 'sweet and hot' dance band playing jazz and popular music of the 1920s and early '30s. This time around, the band pays homage to some of the lesser-known 'hot' dance orchestras of the late 1920s, including Lem Fowler, Harold Austin, Jasper Davis, Joe Steele, Cliff Jackson's Krazy Cats, and Charlie Johnson.

The Complete New Fat Flush Program

McGraw-Hill Education

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Iceberg / Kamikaze

Bgo - Beat Goes on

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Beat Goes On reissued Deke Leonard's first two albums, Iceberg and Kamikaze, on one CD in 1996. Essentially, this functions as a greatest-hits collection, since Leonard didn't record another album until 1981, which largely went unnoticed, and he then disappeared. Neither record has dated particularly well, but they should be of interest to fans of early-'70s prog-rock. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide