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Does it reach 80f, in the English gardens ?
"Cucumber sandwiches served in society or in Royal circles have a few simple ingredients and special method of construction. Firstly, the cucumber is grated rather than sliced and is then drained in a colander with a pinch of salt added to help drawer out the excess moisture. After approximately 15 minutes, mix the grated cucumber with a teaspoon or so of mayonnaise and add some finely chopped fresh garden mint. This mixture really does lift and enhance the fresh flavour of the cucumber. Use good quality white bread, sliced as thinly as possible. Butter the bread using a good salty butter and fill with the cucumber mixture. Cucumber sandwiches should always be served in style, with the bread crusts cut off and the sandwiches cut into nice thin fingers."
http://www.teaantiques.com/teaclipper/teaclipper200404.htm
"Cucumber sandwiches served in society or in Royal circles have a few simple ingredients and special method of construction. Firstly, the cucumber is grated rather than sliced and is then drained in a colander with a pinch of salt added to help drawer out the excess moisture. After approximately 15 minutes, mix the grated cucumber with a teaspoon or so of mayonnaise and add some finely chopped fresh garden mint. This mixture really does lift and enhance the fresh flavour of the cucumber. Use good quality white bread, sliced as thinly as possible. Butter the bread using a good salty butter and fill with the cucumber mixture. Cucumber sandwiches should always be served in style, with the bread crusts cut off and the sandwiches cut into nice thin fingers."
http://www.teaantiques.com/teaclipper/teaclipper200404.htm