Here's a trick I learned from the resturant business. Wack the stem (or root
section as had as you can on a flat surface. You should be able to remove the
core. (If it's a tough head you may have to cut around the core) then run
water into the hole you made. Pry the center apart a little. It should be
easier to peel the leaves away.
Marie Davis
PS I'm one of those unfortunate AOL souls suffering from Lactnet withdrawal.
Hopefully they will have their digest processor up sometime soon... until
then I'm set on regular mail