Valarie Russell on July 23rd, 2019

Benedictine or Benedictine Spread is a condiment made with cucumbers, onions and cream cheese. It is used to make cucumber sandwiches and was invented around the turn of the 20th century by Jennie Carter Benedict, a caterer and restaurateur in Louisville, Kentucky. Benedict opened her restaurant in 1893. It was there that she invented and […]

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Valarie Russell on August 5th, 2014

A little different salsa that is quick and easy to throw together as well as delicious.  It’s a good way to use up some of those cucumbers that are so plentiful this time of year.   2 medium seedless cucumbers, peeled and diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 small red onion, diced 1 […]

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