When I think of summer, cucumbers come to mind - as in “cool
as a cucumber.” The high-water content of the cucumber provides a moist,
cooling effect to the palate.
My grandmother called cucumbers “varoonk." My father
sprinkled salt on the thin, moist slices to bring out their goodness. My niece
and nephew would fight over cucumbers when they were little.
I just like them for their cool,
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