Cucumber infused water!

[Earth_First]

Anyone enjoy this?

It's nothing fancy, you make it right at home with 6-10 slices of a cucumber and a pitcher of water.

Holy refreshing!

My wife has got me hooked on this during the past week.

I can't stop!

[elleng]

1. Really good?

Sounds boring.

[Earth_First]

2. Oh, it's fantastic!

So much so I had to relate the message to the world in the form of an OP on DemocraticUnderground!

[elleng]

3. Gotcha,

and the world appreciates it!



How is it done? Float some slices in water???

[hlthe2b]

4. You know how to make it even better?

Fresh mint from the garden.

I got hooked on this at a garden fund-raiser that had been catered by a pretty upscale company. Given I had had to drive quite a ways to attend, I certainly wasn't going to drink alcohol. I was really pleased that this was the primary alternative (as opposed to soft drinks)

I plan to enjoy quite a bit over the hot summer season.

[Earth_First]

5. Mind = blown.

Fantastic idea!

I'm in.

[NightWatcher]

6. do you burp cucumber all day after that?

[Raine1967]

7. I Am a huge fan of cucumbers.

Raw in water (as you mentioned), in vinegar and oil, salted, with some mayo and vinegar, sandwiches, pickled…

Another thing I really like?

Julienned in cold sake.

That is one of the most refreshing cocktails I have ever made. A splash of vermouth and some pickled ginger -- even more heaven!

[shenmue]

8. Maybe I'll try it :)

Sounds okay.

[LiberalEsto]

9. This sounds heavenly!

Can't wait to try it!

Here's one for you:

For years I've been making smoothies with cucumbers and plain low-fat yogurt, with about a tablespoon of avocado. Our family calls it Cold Green Slop, and it's delicious.
I usually dice half the avocado and pour the mixture over it for breakfast or lunch. I used to do this in a blender, but now that I have a hand-held blender it's even easier.

[Ino]

10. cucumber dip

Peel, de-seed a cucumber. Grate it & squeeze out as much juice as you can (maybe put that in your water!)

Add a little garlic, fresh lemon juice, four big spoonfuls of low-fat plain Greek yogurt.

Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, dill weed.

yummmmmmmy! and totally guilt-free

[NJCher]

11. I'm insanely cuke-ified

I make this fabulous Japanese cucumber salad at least once a week. I can totally identify with your cucumber drink because when I am through with the cucumber salad, I drink the ice cold vinegar with the cucumber juice in it straight up. It is so good.

My cucumber salad is easy: just slice cucumbers, use rice vinegar, put in a little sugar or agave, and a little salt. So, so good!

I am going to try the cucumber drink this summer. Cucumbers are very cooling.


Cher

[mopinko]

12. yeah, part of my 'omg, what am i going to do with all these cukes' repertoire.

especially since about that time of year it tends to be god awful hot.
it is almost odd who good it is.