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((( BonnyMiss )))
I've never heard of a cucumber sandwich either I do like sandwiches and cucumbers though don't guess I can say anything, I eat tomato sandwiches, 
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Edited by
BonnyMiss
on
Sat 04/04/09 04:44 PM
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I've never eaten a cucumber sandwich. 
Cucumber sandwiches are almost mandatory at ladies’ afternoon teas. These have a special ‘mint’ kick to them – the perfect accompaniment to fresh slices of cucumber. The traditional cucumber sandwich is of British origin. Modern variants (largely of American origin) exist, involving cream cheese, chopped dill or spices, brown bread, salmon, and even bread with crusts left intact. One specific American variant includes benedictine, a green soft spread based on cucumbers and cream cheese. British cucumber sandwich purists conventionally frown on these variants and many would not consider the modern variants to be variants at all, but a simply different fattier sandwich. Because of cucumber's cooling nature, cucumber sandwiches are often eaten in the summer months or in warmer climates. Cucumber sandwiches contain little protein and so are generally not considered sustaining enough to take a place at a full meal. This is deliberate; cucumber sandwiches have historically been associated with the Victorian era upper classes of the United Kingdom, whose members were largely at leisure and who, therefore, could afford to consume foods with little nutritive value. In modern times, cucumber sandwiches are most often served for a light snack or at afternoon tea, a formal light meal served some time in the late afternoon or early evening before the main supper. In addition, cucumber sandwiches are supposed to be served in the tea break at club cricket matches in England. Due to English influence on Indian culture, in India, cucumber sandwiches are popular during cricket matches and weekend picnics. The Indian variant is flavoured with green chutney, and sometimes contains slices of boiled potatoes. In the United States, benedictine cucumber sandwiches are frequently served at outdoor gatherings during summer months as an hors d'oeuvre.......... In other words, cucumber sandwiches is "posh nosh"
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BonnyMiss,
Thanks for educating us about cucumber sandwiches. 
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We can't have him back? That is the best news I heard all day.
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