Question 1

What is the difference between English cucumbers and regular ones?

Accepted Answer

There are actually almost 100 varieties of cucumber but the main three used in the kitchen are pickling, slicing, and English cucumbers. An English cucumber is made to get rid of the characteristics of the slicing cucumber that we do not really like.  For example, it has thinner skin, tiny seeds, and a sweeter taste. The skin is so thin, that there is no need to peel it and the seeds can be eaten with no digestive issues. The sweeter flavor means you can enjoy a raw cucumber like you would an apple or pear.

Question 2

How do I peel and cut a fresh pineapple?

Accepted Answer

First, cut off the green spiky leaves and cut a small slice from the bottom so it will stand up while you cut the skin off. Using a sharp knife, cut from the top down as close to the pineapple flesh as possible. Then, remove the brown dots, which are called dots.  You can cut the eyes out easily by laying the pineapple on its side and rotating it while you hold the knife at an angle to form a trench. The eyes line up in a spiral so you end up with a really nice-looking design.  Next, you have to deal with the core. If you are planning to cut it into chunks like in this recipe, you can just cut the pineapple into fourths and cut out the core. If you want rounds, slice and remove the core with a corer or paring knife.

Question 3

How long does a fresh pineapple last?

Accepted Answer

The shelf life of a whole pineapple is limited to just a few days at room temperature or for about four days in the crisper drawer of the fridge. Because the pineapple weeps by the second day, keeping it out of the fridge for more than a couple of days will cause it to get soggy and possibly rot.

Question 4

What is the nutritional information for this pineapple cucumber salad?

Accepted Answer

Each serving of this delicious pineapple cucumber salad has about 375 calories, 50 grams of carbohydrates, 21 grams of fat, and 35 grams of sugar. Also, every serving has 3 grams of saturated fat and 15 milligrams of sodium. But on the positive side, it also has 3 grams of protein, 165 milligrams of vitamin C, 1,370 units of vitamin A, and 52 milligrams of calcium. It even has 8 grams of fiber and 2 milligrams of iron.

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