concerned about the cucumber releasing a lot of water. But if it’s a short distance, I’d be inclined to slice and layer at home, dress and toss at the destination. How do you “toss” on a platter? Hmmm... (13 replies, last updated by The Dairy Queen April 3, 2008)

seeds. But if that’s all there is, then yes, I seed them, slice thinly, and salt them to release some excess water. I also always peel cucumbers completely. I can’t stand unpeeled cucumbers, and feel they ruin a good... (7 replies, last updated by ipsedixit August 27, 2009)

Cucumber gimlets...I worked a party that created these... They soaked julienned cucumbers in gin (you can use vodka if prefferred) then mixed it with fresh lime juice and cucumber simple syrup (cucumber soaked syrup, equal parts... (15 replies, last updated by chazzerking September 4, 2007)

I wanted to try sprucing up water for a brunch. Cucumber was my choice this time—thanks for the suggestion (here) of adding lemon slices. The water was chilled overnight, then I tossed in a handful of cucumber slices and a... (5 replies, last updated by n February 8, 2006)

I made Cucumber Cosmopolitans last night wherein I grated two cukes and then squeezed the water out of them using cheese cloth. I’ll probably make more cosmos tonight to use up the left over cuke juice; however, I was... (6 replies, last updated by Tracy L. May 2, 2006)

.S. Learning to like cucumbers via pickles is like learning to like oranges via marmelade. Not quite the same thing. (13 replies, last updated by Caitlin Wheeler December 2, 2004)

experimented with different presentation, like wrapping the bread with a long thin slice of cucumber then tying it with a chive (soaked in water to make it flexible). I second the water served with cucumber. I also throw in some... (57 replies, last updated by HillJ July 23, 2007)

I was planning to make salad-e-Shirazi with them. I know plenty of places to go for these cucumbers in the San Fernando Valley and in Glendale and even in Orange County, but I was hoping to find a place to buy them in Pasadena.... (24 replies, last updated by crystaw August 21, 2008)

cucumbers then sauté in butter and add chervil, dill, or tarragon. Use like citrus slices to garnish mixed drinks, lemonade, or sparkling water. Flavor Affinities: Buttermilk, chervil, dill, mint, salmon, scallions, tarragon,... (59 replies, last updated by MrsCheese March 17, 2009)

Where in Portland can I get these? Is there a Lebanese or middle-eastern grocery store that carries both? I am drawing a blank. . . . (2 replies, last updated by Eva B May 11, 2006)

Anyone have a recipe for pickled cucumbers along the lines of the ones they serve at Beverly Soon Tofu? I could eat those every day! Thanks! (5 replies, last updated by blk December 15, 2006)

I have a big english cucumber chunked up, salted and draining. Any ideas on a simple (sugarfree) salad to make of it? TIA (7 replies, last updated by on second thought August 5, 2002)

Cucumbers and onions, a similar dish, is one of my all time favorites of my mother’s cooking. Its one cumcumber and one sweet onion, thinly sliced, covered with a marinade of one part water, one part white vinegar, and 3/4... (10 replies, last updated by Danimal July 25, 2006)

Poster formerly known as D-NY Got a small container of Orange Blossom Water at Sahadis and am now wondering what to do with it. Any ideas welcome, especially drink recipes. One poster recommended putting some on a citrus salad w/... (36 replies, last updated by Lee in Iowa October 25, 2009)

Anyone know where to get orange blossom water in San Diego? (8 replies, last updated by Indirect Heat June 30, 2009)