Cucumbers Raw, Fried, and on Toast.
The first piles of cucumbers showed up in our farmers market this week! Looking for ways to enjoy them beyond salad? How about frying them up and serving them on toast?
The handy vegetable slicer is an added 19th century kitchen gadget bonus.
Here’s to summer’s bounty!
Convivial Supper 
Cucumber sandwiches are popular in England, especially at tea. They also serve them at cricket matches in the UK and India. Slice thin and butter the bread else it gets soggy.
For me, nothing beats a big sour dill pickle in the cucumber world. I used to go to a deli in my hometown that had a huge jar of them on the counter and it was great with a Reuben or a turkey club. A couple of teaspoons of pickle brine added about halfway through sautéing works really well with mushrooms.
It’s 8a here and now I want a pickle…😠
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I remember it mentioned in the Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde 🙂
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You are absolutely right! What was new to me is that they are fried, first. I thought you always ate them raw… I think I’d prefer them raw, though.
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Wow. How nice! I love an old recipe. Where do you find these recipes?
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So glad that you are enjoying them! Find them all over, really. Used book sales can offer up some absolute treasures! Thanks for stopping by!!! 🏵️
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