Cucumber

It is a natural „humidifier” of our body from whence comes its beneficial effect on, among others, our skin. Thanks to its potassium content a cucumber has cleansing and blood pressure lowering properties.

 

On the oldest vegetable plants known for 3000 years. It comes from India. Already in ancient Rome known as a delicacy. The cucumber started to be cultivated in northern Europe in the 9th century (France). It reached America with the Spaniards. Only in 19th century it began to be eaten raw. Today it is used in salads, appetizers, sandwiches. It may also be prepared hot in the same way as the zucchini. Sour pickles are a tasty delicacy in the cuisine of Eastern Europe.

Refreshing
The cucumber is readily used by bartenders. Used as a decoration i.e. for Bloody Mary as well as an ingredient of drinks – both alcoholic i.e., cold vodka with cucumber, lemon and mint and non-alcoholic i.e. a cooler made of water, ice and sugar with blended lemon and cucumber.