Cucumbers with Mint Vinaigrette

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Rosemary Zwick for this one:

At the final dinner of an international conference, an American
delegate turned to the Chinese delegate sitting next to him,
pointed to the soup and asked somewhat condescendingly,
"Likee soupee?" The Chinese gentlemen nodded eagerly. A
little later, it was "Likee fishee?" and "Likee meatee?" and
"Likee fruitee?" and always the response was an affable nod.

At the end of the dinner the chairman of the conference
introduced the guest speaker of the evening: none other than
the Chinese gentleman who delivered a penetrating, witty
discourse in impeccable English, much to the astonishment
of his American neighbour. When the speech was over, the
speaker turned to his neighbour and with a mischievous twinkle
in his eye and asked, "Likee speechee?"

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This versatile dish can be served as a side dish, salad, or
refreshing appetizer.

Cucumbers with Mint Vinaigrette

2 - 3 cucumbers
1 Tbs (15 ml) olive oil
2 tsp (10 ml) champagne or white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 Tbs (45 ml) finely shredded fresh mint

Peel the cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop
out the seeds with a spoon and discard. Cut the cucumbers
into thin slices and combine in a bowl with the oil, vinegar, salt,
and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator
or at room temperature. Add the mint immediately before serving.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Fri Sep 3 12:49:24 2010