Coring Cucumbers with a Corer - Deb's Questions

[4kids4me]

At the risk of sound really dumb, I have a question about the corer. I just got mine yesterday and I can see how to use it to core an apple or whatever. But I don't get how to use it with a cucumber. The use/care card just says to put it "over" the cucumber (sliced in half) and remove the seeds. Can someone explain to me how it's supposed to work? Do you just scrape it with the corer from one side down to the other? if so, why not just use a knife? I'm confused..... TIA, Deb

 

[LisaAnn]

Cut the cucumber in half crosswise, not lengthwise, then core it as you would an apple.

 

[raebates]

You'll want to cut the ends off the cucumber. Then cut it across the middle, not down the middle. Do it like you were making cucumber slices. Now use the corer down the center to take out the seeds. You'll have a cucumber with a hollow center. Does that make sense?

 

[4kids4me]

OHHH! Yes, that makes MUCH more sense now! I thought maybe you cut it lengthwise and then like rolled it or something with the middle of the corer, lol. I was just not getting it! Thx for 'splaining!

 

[4kids4me]

Um, one more question. Why would you want to core a cucumber?

 

[raebates]

The seeds can cause burping.

Diced cucumbers without the seeds are more attractive.

You can shove a cleaned whole carrot into the "core" of the cored cucumber and cut them together with the Crinkle Cutter. Cute "flying saucers."

 

[rebeccastt]

The seeds of a cucumber are what cause indigestion. Many people do not like the seeds of a cucumber.

You can also make a cute garnish by coring the cucumber, then putting a peeled carrot in the center. Cut into slices and you have a pretty garnish.

 

[rebeccastt]

Great minds think alike, Rae!

 

[floccies]

Um, one more question. Why would you want to core a cucumber?

1. the Seeds contain moisture -- a salad with cucumbers will keep fresh longer if the seeds are out

2. A weight watchers recipe I made last summer called for cucumbers w/o seeds (not sure why) -- it look a long time to remove the seeds w/o the corer. It was a salmon recipe -- and it was very, very good.

 

[4kids4me]

WOW you guys are so knowledgeable!!! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I seriously had no idea there were so many issues with cucumber seeds! Live and learn every day!

 

[ivykeep]

As the seeds break down in the digestive track they produce a lot of gas.

 

[ivykeep]

I REALLY wish that there was some way we could see un-finalized orders (just to follow up with the guest). On my first show I had an out of town friend casually mention that she had placed an order for the mutual friends show. I hadn't QUITE finalized the show, but hadn't seen the on-line order. I looked everywhere and it wasn't on the website (I checked and it said 0/0 orders). My long distance friend said she didn't get a confirmation email so gave me the order over the phone (it was a $100 order so definitely affected the show totals and host benefits). I was REALLY glad we found out before I submitted.

My friend said she put in her shipping and cc info. She may not have hit the finalize button and closed without realizing it, but it would be nice to have someway to know that someone put in part of an order so we can follow up with them -- (maybe see items in the cart) --I got an email from a website recently letting me know that I still had items in my cart, something like that could be helpful!