Yes, it is that time of year when you lock your doors so that your neighbors won't give you cucumbers.
The problem with cucumbers, isn't that they aren't tasty, refreshing and good for you, it is that there is very few ways if any to store them. So what is a farmer's answer to the dilemma of cucumber abundance?
The first answer is Juice!!!!!!! If you have a juicer break it out and throw in your cucumbers. Add a touch of fresh mint in the juicer for a snazzy treat. Refrigerate the cucumbers first to make the juice cool so you can chug it immediately.
The second answer is Cucumber salad, I have learned to be creative with this over the years. One of my favorites includes everything fresh right now:
Cucumber Salad with Peaches and Basil
Slice cucumbers into round slices. - leave the skin on for extra minerals
Slice fresh local peaches into cubes - leave the skin on for extra minerals
Thin slices of red onions- although is is not necessary.
Basil thin slices.
Mix this with a dash of sea salt (to taste). A dash of olive oil and a dash of Balsamic vinegar.
Do not over wet this salad. The cucumbers and peaches have plenty of wetness on their own.
Experiment and have fun. Cucumbers are 3 for a $1 at our store this week.
Here is what we will have at market this week:
- beans
- salad mix
- cucumbers
- summer squash
- lettuce
- basil
- carrots
- kale
- chard
- garlic
Erica
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