Cucumber Collection (page 8)

Hands placing a young cucumber plant into the ground, using a trowel, close-up

Cucumis sativius, two short, thick Cucumbers, top end cut away

Penang Laksa, Malaysian seafood laksa with rice noodles, prawns, crabmeat, cucumber, pineapple, lemongrass, Thai basil and chilli

Sichuan peppered beef wrapped in cucumber slices on plate, close-up

Fish fingers, peas, tomato and cucumber slices on a plate, plastic fork and knife on folded red napkin, and red mug, view from above

Chinese dish popular in Singapore, steamed chicken, cucumber and tomato slices served with fragrant boiled rice, chilli sauce and dark soya sauce served on side

Cucumbers with knife on chopping board

Glass jar containing pickled gherkins, garlic, chillies and dill

Monster face bread roll

Peeled cucumber being grated on metal grater, side view

Pitta bread filled with sausage slices and vegetables, side view

Face made from food using cheese covered muffin as a base, tomato eyes, lettuce eyebrows, kidney bean nose, cheese mouth, and cucumber ears

Crispy Chinese duck with vegetables on a plate

Gluten-free blinis (Russian pancakes) with smoked trout, cucumber and sour cream

Apple and blue cheese salad

Crispy roast duck leg, served with Chinese pancakes, spring onions and cucumbers and bowl of hoisin sauce, chopsticks, close-up

Salad in glass bowl

Various dips including red pesto, seafood, avocado, sun dried tomato, and cucumber dippers

Tsatsiki yoghurt, a cucumber and mint dip in bowl, close-up

Greek salad in bowl

Raita, an Indian side dish of yogurt, cucumber and mint

Prawn and cucumber skewers with sweet soy dip served with cucumber martinis

Poached salmon garnished with sliced cucumber, a typical Scottish dish, view from above

Chopping strips of cucumber with a chefs knife, close-up

Three organic cucumbers, close-up

Making cucumber pine branch garnish (kihon, tsuma, or kazari) for sushi

Three falafel sandwiches, stuffed with chopped cucumbers, lettuce, mint leaves and yoghurt sauce, with white napkins on wooden chopping board, close-up

Child slicing cucumber on wooden chopping board, close-up

Panzanella, an Italian bread salad on green and white plate, close-up

Variety of appetisers on plate, including rye bread, fried mushrooms, herring, gherkins, beetroot

Malay dish, Tauhu goreng; fried beancurd with peanut sauce, served with bean sprouts sliced cucumber

Halved cucumber, view from above

Raita sauce served in a small bowl with plastic spoon, close up

Grilled trout with cucumber, dill and chives

Pitta, chips, crudites and dip, served on a plate

Kitchen knife with half moon blade on chopping board with tomatoes and cucumber

Rassolnik, a traditional Russian, cucumber and chicken-based soup with sour cream and dill garnish, view from above

Thai lamb burgers served with cucumber, carrot sticks, tzatziki, and pitta bread, and veggie burgers with tomato salsa on white plates

Crisp stir-fried shrimps on bamboo plate mat with chop sticks, Cantonese-style pickled vegetables, and jellyfish served with sliced cucumber, close-up

Fresh vegetables including pumpkin, spring onion, celery, tomato, pea pods, cucumber, parsley

Turkish breakfast consisting of feta-type cheese, cucumber, tomato, olives, bread, honey and jam, on a plate, view from above

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Selection of squashes, cucumbers and melons

Spicy tomato and cucumber relish in glass bowl

Goi Bun, Vietnamese salad of roast pork with cucumber, celery, sesame seeds, chilli, coriander, on a plate, with a pair of chopsticks

Tahu Telur, Indonesian-Balinese dish served with salad and shredded vegetable garnish, and chilli sauce

Fresh vegetables in trays on market stall

Pan-seared cod garnished with strips of cucumber, ginger and garlic cloves, served with ginger-lime sauce, traditionally Vietnamese

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"Cucumber: A Versatile Delight in Art, Cuisine, and Beauty" From the vibrant oil painting "Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber" to the refreshing cucumber sticks adored as street food in Kyoto, Japan; cucumbers have left their mark across cultures. With Vietnamese tastes embracing its crispness and Spring Vegetables Blue showcasing its vivid hue, this humble vegetable has captivated palates worldwide. Not only a culinary delight but also an essential ingredient for beauty regimes throughout history. In 1889, Beethams Glycerine Cucumber skin product advertised its rejuvenating properties. Meanwhile, gardeners devised clever methods like trapping cucumber maggots with a person hiding in cold frames to protect their precious crops. In still life compositions such as "Still life with Savoy cabbage, " cucumbers add freshness alongside tomatoes, red peppers, lemons and pumpkins. Their presence is not limited to art alone; they shine brightly in fresh garden salads enjoyed across the United States. Even centuries ago when Carlo Crivelli painted his masterpiece "Madonna and Child, " he included cucumbers among other symbolic elements of abundance. Victorian botanical illustrations showcased cucumbers alongside flowers of the garden - a testament to their natural beauty. As we delve into historical pages filled with Victorian adverts from 1889 or admire picturesque scenes like "Vegetables and Flowers of the Garden, " it becomes evident that cucumbers have stood the test of time as both nourishment for our bodies and inspiration for artistic expression. So next time you bite into a crunchy cucumber or catch sight of one on your plate or canvas – remember its rich history spanning continents and centuries – reminding us that even something as simple as a they are leave an indelible mark on our lives.