MIZERIA of CUCUMBERS

August 7, 1989:  Mom wrote:

“Donald and George are swathing wheat.  They have done a lot as they are going with two swathers. 

It was hot today but not near as it was last week and before.  At least it was cool in the house.”

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   A field in Ukraine (July, 2004) 

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 My sister-in-law, Aline,  is picking cucumbers now.   This would make a good side dish for a hot day in August, Aline:

MIZERIA (Cucumber Salad)  Serves 4 

1 large cucumber  

Fresh dill

2 tsp white wine vinegar (or more if desired)

1/3 cup sour cream

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

1.  Run the tines of a fork down all the sides of the cucumber if the skins are tender; otherwise peel off the tough skin.
2. Slice the cucumber finely and set aside.
3. Chop ½ cup dill.
4. Mix together dill, vinegar, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Just before serving, stir together cucumber and sour cream dressing.
6. Garnish with a sprig of dill.