Yummy things

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Yummy things
Random musings on happenings in my kitchen and my life, in Durham, NC


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About me
Hi! I'm Lindsey.

I do public health work at Duke University, like to run at a slow, but steady pace, teach group fitness classes, and do my best to keep up with my family that's spread across the country. In the midst all of that, playing in the kitchen is one of my favorite stress relievers and creative outlets, so this blog chronicles some of my favorite cooking and baking adventures, but in the process it also tells the story of the rest of my life.

Like many people in the Triangle area, I'm a transplant. After spending the first 21 years of my life in the midwest, I've been settled in North Carolina for seven years. One of the things I love most about the area is the diversity of local farms, farmers' markets, and great food, so I follow lots of local food happenings, but I also keep up with my fair share of Midwestern favorites.

If you like what you find here, feel free to drop me a note and email Yummy things. I'd love to hear from all of you out there!
Wed Jul 1

Cucumber craziness

When I tell people about our CSA and suggest they consider it, they are normally worried that they’d get a bunch of food that we don’t want to eat.  I try to explain that getting new things is part of the fun, and that eating seasonally keeps you on your toes.  And I really believe that.  But this is the one time of year that I can’t seem to keep up with the cucumbers.  This week we got four, and I still had one leftover from before!

I’m definitely going to make some refrigerator pickles, and I’ve the following are other things I’ve tried:
Roasted red pepper sandwich spread - my favorite thing to use cucumbers in - the first thing I always when the cucumbers arrive, but now I’ve got two jars worth in the fridge

Cucumber, mango and black bean salad with jerk chicken and carrot-cucumber salad - a fun, fruity dish with a colorful, crisp side for a nice summer meal
Cucumber lemonade spritzers - very refreshing for the hot NC weather

But now, I’m looking for any and all suggestions on good cucumber dishes to try.  I’m thinking there’s got to be something Asian that’s worth playing around with.  What else should I consider?