tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971083762875016745.post7825266833183019519..comments2023-12-19T18:08:50.022-05:00Comments on Find me Frugal(er): Cucumber Summer SaladAndriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16212214815486879965noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971083762875016745.post-64144734717444167632011-07-09T19:35:41.195-04:002011-07-09T19:35:41.195-04:00Cucumbers that come from the store generally have ...Cucumbers that come from the store generally have very large and slimy seeds because they let them grow so long. Younger, smaller, and homegrown cucumbers have smaller and more edible seeds. <br /><br />Also, I believe store cucumbers are coated with food-grade wax which you can eat but is maybe not the best. And the skins seem to be thicker, even discounting the wax. I think they are bred to be hardy and not scrape off during transport.SpyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559048129120493591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971083762875016745.post-30191663688608233312011-07-01T09:13:48.517-04:002011-07-01T09:13:48.517-04:00I adore pickles and am so-so on cucumbers. The fac...I adore pickles and am so-so on cucumbers. The fact that there's vinegar in this might be enough to convince me to try it.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365715650128148508noreply@blogger.com