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Cucumbers are technically fruits, but usually eaten and prepared in the same way as vegetables. They are can be eaten raw in salads, sandwiches or pickled. There are also some soup recipes for cucumbers.
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Fast Facts
- Part of gourd family
- Often pickled
- Grown on vines
- English variety can grow 2 feet
- Have very low calorie density
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Cosmetic Uses
Cucumbers are also used in spas as an eye treatment or as an ingredient in facial masks. Cucumber slices on the eyes are known to reduce puffiness. -
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sign all these legally binding papers or whateva, & give myself a full out facial, there will be a cone of steam, face mask, & cucumbers o_0
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View All Cucumbers Questions (27) | Ask a QuestionDoes anyone have any suggestions for preserving cucumbers? (1 Answer)Here is a great recipe for pickles. One great thing about making pickles is that you can vary the sourness and seasoning level by keeping the pickles in the pickling ... read moreAnyone have a good recipe for pickles? The Cucumbers are growing like weeds (2 Answers)This is how my grandma used to make 'em! * 8 pounds 3 to 4 inch long cucumbers * 4 cups white wine vinegar * 12 cups water * 2/3 ... read moreI need to put up alot of cucumbers, but I have already made a crap load of pickles. Any Ideas? (5 Answers)Why don't you make a relish, which goes well on hot dogs and hamburgers (of course) and beans and in tuna fish salad. http://foodiemama.com/Canning-and-Preserving-Food/Sweet-Pickle-Relish.html Of course there are fresh cucumber ... read more
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