cucumbers Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:58:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Things You Should Probably Consider Before Peeling Your Cucumbers https://falafelandcaviar.com/3-things-you-should-probably-consider-before-peeling-your-cucumbers/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:41:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17196 There’s a great debate about the way you should consume most fruits and veggies that come with skin, and cucumbers are no exception. If you’re one of those people who tend to peel the skin off before eating it, here are three things you should consider before going down this road. Edible Skin Some people […]

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]]> There’s a great debate about the way you should consume most fruits and veggies that come with skin, and cucumbers are no exception. If you’re one of those people who tend to peel the skin off before eating it, here are three things you should consider before going down this road.

Edible Skin

Some people peel their cucumbers because they simply don’t like the taste, while others do it because they’re not sure if they’re edible this way. The good news is that you can safely eat cucumber skin because it’s 100% edible—and that’s not even the best thing about it!

Nutritious Qualities

The main reason why you should eat cucumbers without peeling them is the many healthy properties hiding inside their skin. As a matter of fact, the skin is actually the most nutritious part of the entire cucumber because it contains vitamins A, B, C, and K, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Proper Wash

If we convinced you that cucumbers with skin on them are worth a shot, there’s just one thing you should do first—give them a good wash. It’s important to wash off the dirt and pesticides they might be covered with, in addition to getting rid of a thin waxy layer.

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]]> Cucumbers are a Chef’s Best Friend https://falafelandcaviar.com/cucumbers-are-a-chefs-best-friend/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:18:30 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10457 If you ask me, cucumbers are definitely one of the most underrated veggies around. Outside of their cool, crisp texture, they add a dose of flavor and color to any vegetable-based dish that you might find yourself making. Cucumbers come from a plant that is a member of the gourd family, a group that includes […]

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]]> If you ask me, cucumbers are definitely one of the most underrated veggies around. Outside of their cool, crisp texture, they add a dose of flavor and color to any vegetable-based dish that you might find yourself making.

Cucumbers come from a plant that is a member of the gourd family, a group that includes other vegetables such as squash, pumpkin, zucchini, and even watermelon. They grow on vines and are even easily to cultivate at home if you’re thinking about setting up your own home garden.

Outside of more technical characteristics, it’s important to remember just how versatile cucumbers are and how many recipes they can be used in. In fact, using them in recipes goes past one way that they can be enjoyed. There’s nothing more that I enjoy on a summer day than a simple sliced cucumber with a bit of salt and pepper!

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Cucumber Salad – Fresh Salad for Summer. . Credit: @cookieandkate. . INGREDIENTS (Servings 4): • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 2 small-to-medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced or diced • 4 Persian cucumbers or 2 medium English cucumbers (12 ounces), thinly sliced • Optional additions: 1 to 2 cups arugula, ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes, and/or 1 to 2 chopped radishes . INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic until blended. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Add the avocado and cucumbers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Serve immediately. . . . . . #salad #salads #saladrecipes #cucumber #avocado #cucumbersalad #fresh #healthyrecipes #healthyeating #cleanrecipes #healthysalad #vegetarian #vegan #veggies #healthyfood #salade #salat #cleaneating #eathealthy #summerrecipes #fitfood

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But if you don’t want to be simple, it’s definitely worth remembering that cucumbers can be used in recipes as varied as gazpacho to salads. Its bright green skin can turn a salad from dull to exciting, and it’s great with onions, sour cream and white wine vinegar in a simple summer salad.

In short, cucumbers allow for all kinds of improvisation and they’re a great ingredient to get to know if you’re a home cook. Dive into the world of cucumbers and find out just how exciting they can be!

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Zucchinis are still producing like mad! We made stuffed zuchinni boats for supper last night to use up what we had in the fridge. We need to think of more recipes for all this zuchinni lol 🤔 If you have any ideas let us know in the comments! I was also f i n a l l l l y able to pick enough cucumbers to make garlic dill fridge pickles! 🤗 🥒🥒🥒 The cucumbers are so slow this year but there are a ton of flowers on the plants right now so I'm sure we'll be over run with them soon! . . #gardeningmanitoba #gardening #orchard #acreage #acreagelife #Manitoba #fruitgarden #organic #strawberry #strawberries #harvest #garden #beets #potatoharvest #potatoes #carrots #coloredcarrots #cabbage #saurkraut #swisschard #lettuce #zucchini #cucumber #pickles #refridgeratorpickles

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> cucumbers Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:58:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Things You Should Probably Consider Before Peeling Your Cucumbers https://falafelandcaviar.com/3-things-you-should-probably-consider-before-peeling-your-cucumbers/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:41:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17196 There’s a great debate about the way you should consume most fruits and veggies that come with skin, and cucumbers are no exception. If you’re one of those people who tend to peel the skin off before eating it, here are three things you should consider before going down this road. Edible Skin Some people […]

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]]> There’s a great debate about the way you should consume most fruits and veggies that come with skin, and cucumbers are no exception. If you’re one of those people who tend to peel the skin off before eating it, here are three things you should consider before going down this road.

Edible Skin

Some people peel their cucumbers because they simply don’t like the taste, while others do it because they’re not sure if they’re edible this way. The good news is that you can safely eat cucumber skin because it’s 100% edible—and that’s not even the best thing about it!

Nutritious Qualities

The main reason why you should eat cucumbers without peeling them is the many healthy properties hiding inside their skin. As a matter of fact, the skin is actually the most nutritious part of the entire cucumber because it contains vitamins A, B, C, and K, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Proper Wash

If we convinced you that cucumbers with skin on them are worth a shot, there’s just one thing you should do first—give them a good wash. It’s important to wash off the dirt and pesticides they might be covered with, in addition to getting rid of a thin waxy layer.

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]]> Cucumbers are a Chef’s Best Friend https://falafelandcaviar.com/cucumbers-are-a-chefs-best-friend/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:18:30 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10457 If you ask me, cucumbers are definitely one of the most underrated veggies around. Outside of their cool, crisp texture, they add a dose of flavor and color to any vegetable-based dish that you might find yourself making. Cucumbers come from a plant that is a member of the gourd family, a group that includes […]

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]]> If you ask me, cucumbers are definitely one of the most underrated veggies around. Outside of their cool, crisp texture, they add a dose of flavor and color to any vegetable-based dish that you might find yourself making.

Cucumbers come from a plant that is a member of the gourd family, a group that includes other vegetables such as squash, pumpkin, zucchini, and even watermelon. They grow on vines and are even easily to cultivate at home if you’re thinking about setting up your own home garden.

Outside of more technical characteristics, it’s important to remember just how versatile cucumbers are and how many recipes they can be used in. In fact, using them in recipes goes past one way that they can be enjoyed. There’s nothing more that I enjoy on a summer day than a simple sliced cucumber with a bit of salt and pepper!

View this post on Instagram

Cucumber Salad – Fresh Salad for Summer. . Credit: @cookieandkate. . INGREDIENTS (Servings 4): • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 2 small-to-medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced or diced • 4 Persian cucumbers or 2 medium English cucumbers (12 ounces), thinly sliced • Optional additions: 1 to 2 cups arugula, ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes, and/or 1 to 2 chopped radishes . INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic until blended. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Add the avocado and cucumbers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Serve immediately. . . . . . #salad #salads #saladrecipes #cucumber #avocado #cucumbersalad #fresh #healthyrecipes #healthyeating #cleanrecipes #healthysalad #vegetarian #vegan #veggies #healthyfood #salade #salat #cleaneating #eathealthy #summerrecipes #fitfood

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But if you don’t want to be simple, it’s definitely worth remembering that cucumbers can be used in recipes as varied as gazpacho to salads. Its bright green skin can turn a salad from dull to exciting, and it’s great with onions, sour cream and white wine vinegar in a simple summer salad.

In short, cucumbers allow for all kinds of improvisation and they’re a great ingredient to get to know if you’re a home cook. Dive into the world of cucumbers and find out just how exciting they can be!

View this post on Instagram

Zucchinis are still producing like mad! We made stuffed zuchinni boats for supper last night to use up what we had in the fridge. We need to think of more recipes for all this zuchinni lol 🤔 If you have any ideas let us know in the comments! I was also f i n a l l l l y able to pick enough cucumbers to make garlic dill fridge pickles! 🤗 🥒🥒🥒 The cucumbers are so slow this year but there are a ton of flowers on the plants right now so I'm sure we'll be over run with them soon! . . #gardeningmanitoba #gardening #orchard #acreage #acreagelife #Manitoba #fruitgarden #organic #strawberry #strawberries #harvest #garden #beets #potatoharvest #potatoes #carrots #coloredcarrots #cabbage #saurkraut #swisschard #lettuce #zucchini #cucumber #pickles #refridgeratorpickles

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