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Showing posts with label cucumbers. Show all posts

Cucumber Cilantro Dip


Photo pick in honor of all National Dip Holidays

This great photo and ingredient list is by jek in the box Jek in the box says this recipe is great to eat as a dip with potato carrot pancakes (Latkes). The site goes on to say "the probiotics in the yogurt are good for you."  "Cilantro is a good source of iron and fiber and can relieve your aches and pains." "Cucumber keeps ya cool and you can use the scrap pieces as a tonic for your skin...yogurt dip, it's good all around!"  Don't that just say it all :)

Cucumber Cilantro Dip Ingredients
  • plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • bunch of cilantro chopped
  • cucumber chopped
  • 1 whole green onion cut
  • squeeze of half lemon
  • salt and pepper

What are Latkes?

A Latke is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah. Latkes can be made with ingredients other than potatoes such as cheese, onion and zucchini. Traditionally served with sour cream or applesauce.

What are Potato Pancakes?

Potato pancakes are shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, matzo meal or flour and a binding ingredient such as egg or applesauce, often flavored with grated garlic or onion and seasoning. They may be topped with a variety of condiments, ranging from the savory (such as sour cream or cottage cheese), to the sweet (such as applesauce or sugar), or they may be served plain. The dish is sometimes made from mashed potatoes to make pancake-shaped croquettes. Some variations are made with sweet potatoes. wikipedia

Health Benefits of Cilantro

Controls blood pressure / aids digestion / rich in antioxidants / could improve eyesight / powerful cleanser and detoxifier / healthy skin / reduces wrinkles / reduces acne and blackheads / boosts healthy bones / emotional benefits / relief from stress / flavors food /

Health Benefits of Yogurt

Fermented Food: probiotics / cold and flu / preventing colorectal cancer / preventing sunburn / stimulate immunity / preventing vaginal yeast infections / 

Yogurt Dips make great Sandwich Spreads for Tea Sandwiches

Definition of a Tea Sandwich:  "A tea sandwich is a small prepared sandwich meant to be eaten at afternoon teatime to stave off hunger until the main meal."
"The tea sandwich may take a number of different forms, but should be easy to handle, and should be capable of being eaten in two bites." "It may be a long, narrow sandwich, a triangular half-sandwich, or a small biscuit." "It may also be cut into other decorative shapes with a cookie cutter." wikipedia
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Growing Cucumbers in a Hanging Basket

 

Yes you can grow cucumbers in a hanging basket.

Today I thought I would share with you, my "short vine" cucumber plant that I have planted in a hanging basket that's hanging on the edge of my patio. Now those of you that are new to cucumbers may not realize that there's a short vine version that you can grow that is perfect for a hanging basket. The one I've planted is called "Patio Perfect Cucumber".

Are you short on space but still want a garden?

If you are then growing vegetables in hanging baskets work great. Just hang it wherever the light requirements are and your good to go. Hang in on your porch. Hang it from a tree limb. Hang it from a post. Hang it from a bird feeder pole... it doesn't matter. All of the above will work.

In Closing

I hope this video will encourage everyone to grow cucumbers in a hanging basket. And I hope everyone enjoyed seeing the birds on my porch too.

Happy Holidays! Love Pam

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πŸ“… June 14 / World Cucumber Day
πŸ“… November 14 / National Pickel Day
πŸ“†  April / National Garden Month
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