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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I've probably asked this before. I've got a glut of cucumbers, the neighbours won't take them because of corona. Any ideas (that don't involve jokes about nuns doing press ups) of how I can use them. They aren't the pickling type and I don't have the ingredients anyway.

Ta

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The BBC Good Food website has over 40 recipes for cucumbers. Hopefully you will get inspiration from there.

Her x

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"The BBC Good Food website has over 40 recipes for cucumbers. Hopefully you will get inspiration from there.

Her x"

I will take a look. Thank you. If only they would freeze well

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Have you tried making a soup out of them? Not sure if you can freeze the soup after making though

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Get absolutely shit faced on gin and tonics with cucumber garnishes?

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Get absolutely shit faced on gin and tonics with cucumber garnishes? "

Or some Pimm's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You could make it into tzatziki then freeze that?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Get absolutely shit faced on gin and tonics with cucumber garnishes? "

Ding Ding Ding...we have a winner!

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

They will brine well. Whole or big chunks into a jar, pack them in, pour over water, salt and leave.

There are some finer points but that's the basics. Have a YouTube gander.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Have you tried making a soup out of them? Not sure if you can freeze the soup after making though "

I haven't. I thought a gazpacho might be nice but I don't have the other ingredients. I might improvise a bit though.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Get absolutely shit faced on gin and tonics with cucumber garnishes? "

Now that's an idea. I'll swap the gin for vodka and soda and be comatose until Monday

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Get absolutely shit faced on gin and tonics with cucumber garnishes?

Or some Pimm's "

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"You could make it into tzatziki then freeze that? "

Can you freeze it? That's a good idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you heard of smashed cucumbers? It was a recipe on Saturday kitchen last week

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"They will brine well. Whole or big chunks into a jar, pack them in, pour over water, salt and leave.

There are some finer points but that's the basics. Have a YouTube gander."

Oh. Now I've never brained anything but that sounds like something that would work.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

There must be some kind of facial product you can make at home , I imagine it’s a bit like aloe Vera and great for skin ? Certainly good on tired eyes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Simplest is to juice them.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"There must be some kind of facial product you can make at home , I imagine it’s a bit like aloe Vera and great for skin ? Certainly good on tired eyes "

I think it might have astringent qualities. I'll Google that.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"You could make it into tzatziki then freeze that? "

Great idea

They are early when did you plant the seeds ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cucumber and pineapple are a great smoothie x

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"You could make it into tzatziki then freeze that?

Great idea

They are early when did you plant the seeds ? "

Some time in march. They're super early. I can see four from here hanging down and when I search among the leaves there will be more. Under normal circumstances I'd give them to family and neighbours but I'm not seeing family as its too wet to sit on the garden and the neighbours are wary of accepting them in case I'm rabid

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Cucumber and pineapple are a great smoothie x"

Interesting combination

I used to work in a Lebanese restaurant , my boss you to quarter them , dip in salt and eat them. Sounds gross but actually really nice and healthy

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Cucumber and pineapple are a great smoothie x"

No pineapple. I do have mango. I wonder what pineapple and mango salad would taste like

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Cucumber and pineapple are a great smoothie x

Interesting combination

I used to work in a Lebanese restaurant , my boss you to quarter them , dip in salt and eat them. Sounds gross but actually really nice and healthy "

Pineapples or cucumbers?

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

OK. Loads of ideas for beauty products on the net and loads of brining instructions. Looks like I'll have plenty of uses for them. Thanks all

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have managed to inflict cucumbers on the neighbours, in the nicest possible way.

Cucumber and mango salsa is delicious I recommend it.

Soup not so great.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Cucumber smoothies- nutritious and delici- Ok not so nice to taste but nutritious at least

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You could make it into tzatziki then freeze that?

Can you freeze it? That's a good idea. "

Yes it’s fine to freeze. Airtight container, then when you’re defrosting, take it out the night before and let it thaw. Don’t defrost in the microwave

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Build a replica angel of the north statue.

It’ll look a bit strange at first but when they begin to rot it should turn a nice browny orange.

(I think she’s safe ground but if anyone does happen to be offended then you may have to take it down.)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You could make it into tzatziki then freeze that? "
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Very good idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've probably asked this before. I've got a glut of cucumbers, the neighbours won't take them because of corona. Any ideas (that don't involve jokes about nuns doing press ups) of how I can use them. They aren't the pickling type and I don't have the ingredients anyway.

Ta"

Sculpture into various penis shapes

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Cucumber smoothies- nutritious and delici- Ok not so nice to taste but nutritious at least "

Ha ha. I'll pass I think

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Build a replica angel of the north statue.

It’ll look a bit strange at first but when they begin to rot it should turn a nice browny orange.

(I think she’s safe ground but if anyone does happen to be offended then you may have to take it down.)"

. I will attempt this marvellous feat if time hangs heavy one afternoon

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I've probably asked this before. I've got a glut of cucumbers, the neighbours won't take them because of corona. Any ideas (that don't involve jokes about nuns doing press ups) of how I can use them. They aren't the pickling type and I don't have the ingredients anyway.

Ta

Sculpture into various penis shapes "

That would be an interesting afternoon at the old folks crafting group.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Put them in sandwiches for a socially distanced garden party it's what all the royals do

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Have you thought of cucumber gin and there are a few other cucumber based drinks

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Put them in sandwiches for a socially distanced garden party it's what all the royals do "

I would fit right in then being almost royalty myself doncha know. Sticks little finger out and says "one"

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Have you thought of cucumber gin and there are a few other cucumber based drinks"

I don't like gin. It makes me cry

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"Put them in sandwiches for a socially distanced garden party it's what all the royals do

I would fit right in then being almost royalty myself doncha know. Sticks little finger out and says "one" "

That's exactly what I was thinking - I bet you even have the wave perfected too

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By *atricia ParnelWoman
over a year ago

In a town full of colours

We slice them and cut out the seeds then freeze them, pop the frozen discs into pimms

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By *oxyVikingCouple
over a year ago

East Anglia

Love a slice in my G&T

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire


"I've probably asked this before. I've got a glut of cucumbers, the neighbours won't take them because of corona. Any ideas (that don't involve jokes about nuns doing press ups) of how I can use them. They aren't the pickling type and I don't have the ingredients anyway.

Ta"

I gently pickle them or stir fry them. Vietnamese cooking, we love cucumber. Cover salmon with it. Make Indian poppadom condiment. Delicious

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Make jam or jelly with them. Cucumber and mint jam is lovely. As is cactus jam for those that have tried it. It's a bit hard to get it round here though.

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

Yeah do a punch with them in it. Or just drink plain water with cucumber and mint

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"There must be some kind of facial product you can make at home , I imagine it’s a bit like aloe Vera and great for skin ? Certainly good on tired eyes "

Yes I wondered about some sort of skincare.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Put them in sandwiches for a socially distanced garden party it's what all the royals do

I would fit right in then being almost royalty myself doncha know. Sticks little finger out and says "one"

That's exactly what I was thinking - I bet you even have the wave perfected too "

One does, always with gloves on.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"We slice them and cut out the seeds then freeze them, pop the frozen discs into pimms "

I have loads of frozen lemon and lime wedges for my vodka, I might add a few cucumber slices then.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Love a slice in my G&T "

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By *lint-EverhardMan
over a year ago

Perpignan and cap

Maybe use them to lure the bfg out tonight, snap a pic and take the world by storm tomorrow?

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I've probably asked this before. I've got a glut of cucumbers, the neighbours won't take them because of corona. Any ideas (that don't involve jokes about nuns doing press ups) of how I can use them. They aren't the pickling type and I don't have the ingredients anyway.

Ta

I gently pickle them or stir fry them. Vietnamese cooking, we love cucumber. Cover salmon with it. Make Indian poppadom condiment. Delicious "

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Make jam or jelly with them. Cucumber and mint jam is lovely. As is cactus jam for those that have tried it. It's a bit hard to get it round here though. "

We brought cactus jam back from Spain. I'll look at a recipe for cucumber and mint. It might be nice with cold meat

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Yeah do a punch with them in it. Or just drink plain water with cucumber and mint "

Soda water with cucumber and mint is very refreshing.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"There must be some kind of facial product you can make at home , I imagine it’s a bit like aloe Vera and great for skin ? Certainly good on tired eyes

Yes I wondered about some sort of skincare."

I googled some recipes. It's very moisturising and astringent apparently but quite messy

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Maybe use them to lure the bfg out tonight, snap a pic and take the world by storm tomorrow? "

At last! A money making scheme.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Maybe use them to lure the bfg out tonight, snap a pic and take the world by storm tomorrow?

At last! A money making scheme. "

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Donate them to Hastings police for use as riot batons incase the shortage of funding puts them on the frontline without

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any struggling petting zoos or animal sanctuary that might take them?

We have a community fridge in our library there for anyone to use. I am always donating stuff to it when I have excess stuff

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Get absolutely shit faced on gin and tonics with cucumber garnishes?

Now that's an idea. I'll swap the gin for vodka and soda and be comatose until Monday "

Enjoy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like my sandwiches like vagina. If I see bits of cucumber in it, I run!

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Jug of Pimm's, shit load of cucumber sandwiches, Tzatziki, raita.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Do the neighbours who are scared of your cucumbers buy them from supermarkets or are they scared of all fresh products, whatever the source ?

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I like my sandwiches like vagina. If I see bits of cucumber in it, I run!"

A wise motto to live by

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Jug of Pimm's, shit load of cucumber sandwiches, Tzatziki, raita. "

I've pickled them!

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Do the neighbours who are scared of your cucumbers buy them from supermarkets or are they scared of all fresh products, whatever the source ? "

A lot of our neighbours have moved from big cities and they're highly suspicious of food direct from source. They are also suspicious that I might have covid19

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

So! I pickled them and I have to say it's been a big success, they're delicious.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lovely in iced water

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Ooh if I was beater I’d buy some of you, I eat them like bananas

I would suggest a sweet cucumber relish, it’s great with burgers, salads, ham. etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The BBC Good Food website has over 40 recipes for cucumbers. Hopefully you will get inspiration from there.

Her x"

Tried so hard and failed to keep a straight face reading that....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Slice and freeze for future use in drinks

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Lovely in iced water"

I do occasionally drink water with mint and cucumber but not frequently enough to even use a whole cucumber

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Ooh if I was beater I’d buy some of you, I eat them like bananas

I would suggest a sweet cucumber relish, it’s great with burgers, salads, ham. etc "

I'd give them to you

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Slice and freeze for future use in drinks "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pickle them.

Carol pickles loads of stuff now to throw into salads which works very well.

T

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Pickle them.

Carol pickles loads of stuff now to throw into salads which works very well.

T"

,

I did!

They're very nice too. I put some garlic, mustard seeds and bay leaf in with vinegar and sugar.

There's another lot coming so I'll do them too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If no one suggested it yet you could throw them on the motorway service carpark to help truck drivers to fuck their anuses.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"Ooh if I was beater I’d buy some of you, I eat them like bananas

I would suggest a sweet cucumber relish, it’s great with burgers, salads, ham. etc

I'd give them to you "

Too kind

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"If no one suggested it yet you could throw them on the motorway service carpark to help truck drivers to fuck their anuses. "

Strangely nobody has suggested this. I will certainly consider it because truck drivers need cucumbers too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If no one suggested it yet you could throw them on the motorway service carpark to help truck drivers to fuck their anuses.

Strangely nobody has suggested this. I will certainly consider it because truck drivers need cucumbers too"

I know right ! Thank you to think about them x

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