“An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”



2647950Harvest of the Month AUGUST - CUCUMBERSTry it in school lunch on ___________________00Harvest of the Month AUGUST - CUCUMBERSTry it in school lunch on ___________________Few Foods Are as Cool as a CucumberThere are hundreds of varieties of cucumber and they come in dozens of colors. Although we typically think of cucumbers as a vegetable, they are technically a fruit. Cucumbers are a great source of Vitamin K and water. Water is a vital nutrient for the body and you can get some of your daily water intake through eating fruits and vegetables.Cucumber is a member of the gourd family. Slicing cucumbersare usually served raw in salads, sandwiches, sushi, and various snacks. Pickling cucumbers are generally smaller than slicing cucumbers with a thick, bumpy skin. More Cucumber FactsThe inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the exterior. Per capita, Americans eat about eight pounds of pickles per year. Cucumbers were first cultivated in India about 3,000 years ago!More Cucumber FactsThe inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the exterior. Per capita, Americans eat about eight pounds of pickles per year. Cucumbers were first cultivated in India about 3,000 years ago!Eat Local, Invest in Community-4064011239500Eating local from local businesses is important because it keeps our dollars circulating here in our community. With every local bite, you are investing in our community – keeping Whatcom County an amazing place to live, work, and play. ~ GIVE IT A TRY AT HOME ~Cucumber Tea SandwichesPreparation time: 15 min.Recipe from right16891000Ingredients:8 oz. cream cheese, softened3 T mayonnaise2 tsp. chopped, fresh (or dried) dill1 tsp. chopped, fresh chives? tsp. garlic powderSalt & pepper to taste1 long English cucumber, thinly sliced1 loaf sliced bread (remove crusts if desired)What to do:With hand mixer or fork mix cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth.Stir in herbs, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste. Spread bread slices with cream cheese mixture.Thinly slice cucumbers.Layer over half the bread slices. Top with additional herbs if with remaining bread slices. Remove crusts if desired.Cut each sandwich into three pieces.Serve immediately or cover and store in refrigerator up to 24 hours.Creating lifelong healthy eaters by connecting the cafeteria to the garden, classroom, and the community ................
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