So far this September has put new meaning to the term "Indian Summer." With temperatures reaching 90 degrees for days on end I have put off fall recipes in favor of anything that involves ice cream, ice and fruit. Thankfully the farmers markets are still in full swing which offers lots of fresh fruit and veggie options.
This week I picked up some flowers for my room, amazing peaches which got eaten before they could be photographed and cucumbers. Toying the line between fruit and vegetable, cucumbers are one of my go-to summer picks. Like watermelon, they have a high water content which make them refreshing in all this heat. They have a perfect kinda sweet but not sugary taste that goes well with a variety of additions.
My favorites are a cucumber salad like this one which acts a lighter side to grilled meat or lunchtime sandwiches. Even easier is to simply slice them and dip in the hummus of your choosing, a healthy snack that will satisfy hunger and prevent wilting. Now that's cool.
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