EVENKEEL Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I do, always have, always will. I took it for granted that most do. I can't say I remember ever being served a dish in Thailand where the cucumber slices were not peeled. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangyai Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 No. I like to walk on the wild side just for the adrenalin rush. I had considered base jumping but it looked too risky plus there have been far fewer fatalities eating cucumbers with the skin on. 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Bangyai said: No. I like to walk on the wild side just for the adrenalin rush. I had considered base jumping but it looked too risky plus there have been far fewer fatalities eating cucumbers with the skin on. Thank you for your prompt response. Noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) No. Why toss all those vitamins and minerals as well as taste. Have you ever picked them off the vines, giving them a wash, and ate them on the spot? Gawd. Wonderful. Like so many other unprocessed veggies. But, maybe mummy only gave you peeled cukes so that's what you like. Each to their own. My Grandmum wouldn't eat apple skins. I'll eat them however they're served, but honestly the skins offer a lot of taste compared to the otherwise bland insides. No wonder most farangs need to drown their vegetables and fruits in heavy saturated fats dressings. All I need to do it walk around in the expat community and it's pretty easy to see who still eats a Western diet. Just a bowl of various fruits and a glass of water can just be exquisite. Edited January 18, 2021 by connda 4 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I eat them - I don't peel them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, connda said: No. Why toss all those vitamins and minerals as well as taste. Have you ever picked them off the vines, giving them a wash, and ate them on the spot? Gawd. Wonderful. Like so many other unprocessed veggies. But, maybe mummy only gave you peeled cukes so that's what you like. Each to their own. My Grandmum wouldn't eat apple skins. I'll eat them however they're served, but honestly the skins offer a lot of taste compared to the otherwise bland insides. No wonder most farangs need to drown their vegetables and fruits in heavy saturated fats dressings. All I need to do it walk around in the expat community and it's pretty easy to see who still eats a Western diet. Just a bowl of various fruits and a glass of water can just be exquisite. Don't believe we ate raw cucumbers growing up, ours were finely sliced with skin on and pickled in jars. Some of outgrow what our parents fed us. My meal tonight was a filet mignon steak and a greek style salad with a (sliced cucumber) olive oil mixed with a vinaigrette. Desert tonight will be 1/4 watermelon. I suppose you eat the rhine as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kidneyw Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 Don't peel them, but give them a good washing. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) I'm LMAO!!! ???????????????????? You went to the trouble of creating a new thread after my reply here I must agree with @connda above. The peel is where the vitamins, minerals and TASTE are - with cucumber (and apples) it gives added "crunch" With potatoes it's essential....IMO! I don't eat banana skins though - I'm not a complete pig ???? And of course your other point was about how the Thais serve cucumber - well you may be right there but East is East.....etc BUT.....All a matter of taste, innit? ???? Edited January 18, 2021 by VBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 We eat cucumbers out of our own garden with the skin on,we do not use any chemicals so no need to peel in order to avoid the pesticides. If i would buy from any where else,off the peel would come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, jvs said: We eat cucumbers out of our own garden with the skin on,we do not use any chemicals so no need to peel in order to avoid the pesticides. If i would buy from any where else,off the peel would come. Really.....don't you think washing is sufficient? I do and so it seems does @kidneyw Edited January 18, 2021 by VBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, VBF said: Really.....don't you think washing is sufficient? I do. Really,i do not think washing will get rid of all the poison! I saw a farmer spray his crop the day before it was harvested and went to the market! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, jvs said: Really,i do not think washing will get rid of all the poison! I saw a farmer spray his crop the day before it was harvested and went to the market! Fair play....I just give my immune system a regular work-out???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineOh Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Is that a euphemism mate? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Liverpoolfan said: Is that a euphemism mate? ???? Was that addressed to me? If so, actually, no it wasn't! The old "eat a peck of dirt before you die" adage still holds good for me ???? Edited January 18, 2021 by VBF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmbkk Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Always with skin on. I thought only restaurants or an old Auntie would remove the skin for appearance with afternoon tea. The skin is the "good/healthy" bit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineOh Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, VBF said: Was that addressed to me? If so, actually, no it wasn't! The old "eat a peck of dirt before you die" adage still holds good for me ???? "peeling cucumbers..' ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Liverpoolfan said: "peeling cucumbers..' ???? Ah I get it........there he is........lying in the gutter........looking at the drains! ???? What you do with your cucumber is your concern mate! Perhaps you're preparing it for a friend? ???? Oh, and I don't peel carrots either - just give 'em a good scrubbing. Go on - I dare you!!! Edited January 18, 2021 by VBF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 32 minutes ago, VBF said: I'm LMAO!!! ???????????????????? You went to the trouble of creating a new thread after my reply here I must agree with @connda above. The peel is where the vitamins, minerals and TASTE are - with cucumber (and apples) it gives added "crunch" With potatoes it's essential....IMO! I don't eat banana skins though - I'm not a complete pig ???? And of course your other point was about how the Thais serve cucumber - well you may be right there but East is East.....etc BUT.....All a matter of taste, innit? ???? A friend of mine would eat oranges without peeling. Ate them like an apple. Glad you like my new thread. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: A friend of mine would eat oranges without peeling. Ate them like an apple. Glad you like my new thread. Now THAT I find hard to understand, but as I said above "All a matter of taste, innit?" People's tastes and fads about food can actually be fun and you can learn quite a lot about what goes with what against all conventions ....but that's a whole new topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, 1FinickyOne said: I eat them - I don't peel them. So between joining the TV forum and making that post you have grown less Finicky. Good for you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elliss Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 40 minutes ago, VBF said: Fair play....I just give my immune system a regular work-out???? This topic should be pinned . Far more interesting than , Covid 19 / Brexit boredom .. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 In the Uk dont touch just wash and cut, here, the wife always washes and peels them. No idea why never really thought about it, but since you mention it, dont recall seeing them in any eatery here with the skin on either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy from Kent Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 55 minutes ago, jvs said: so no need to peel in order to avoid the pesticides. Do you at least wash them to remove fly and bug poop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Most of the goodness - vitamins - is in the skins of all veg, but so is the badness - pesticides. If eating veg raw I wash thoroughly but sometimes peel, sometimes don't. Depends how I am serving them; I always peel for a tuna and cucumber sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 29 minutes ago, VBF said: Oh, and I don't peel carrots either - just give 'em a good scrubbing. Go on - I dare you!!! The old girl , would never scrub Jersey new potatoes . Just add , salted butter .. Cucumber , whatever turns you on... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, champers said: Most of the goodness - vitamins - is in the skins of all veg, but so is the badness - pesticides. If eating veg raw I wash thoroughly but sometimes peel, sometimes don't. Depends how I am serving them; I always peel for a tuna and cucumber sandwich. Sprayed . courtesy of Monsanto . 555 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangyai Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, elliss said: Cucumber , whatever turns you on... I think we are still discussing just eating them at the moment. Mind you, if the thread runs to more than 5 pages no telling where it could end up. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 47 minutes ago, Bangyai said: I think we are still discussing just eating them at the moment. A girl told me once,"where the cumber goes depends on the mood" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 We wash, but do not peel. There are vitamins and fiber in the skins. (We peel oranges, avocados, most beans, corn, carrots, onions, etc.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 19 hours ago, jvs said: A girl told me once,"where the cumber goes depends on the mood" yes but do you peel it beforehand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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