August 31, 2026
On August 22, I spent sometime making cucumber and mint water. We been drinking a lot of it. It is cool and refreshing after gardening and yard work.
Bruce is a snack person, so I try to make healthy snacks for him. I had read something about cucumber chips some time ago. I looked them up and they seemed easy to make. Instead of a mandolin, I used my food processor to slice the cucumbers. It went through them very fast.
I patted the cucumber slices dry and put the slices in a bowl. I added the salt, apple vinegar, and a small amount of oil to the bowl. I tossed everything together. I placed the slices on the trays of my old Ronco dehydrator. I left the cucumber slices to dehydrate overnight.
I made a Greek salad without lettuce.
I had noticed a recipe for a Pierogi Cassarole while looking for more cucumber recipes and decided to give the Pierogi Cassarole a try. It was amazing comfort food. Bringing it to a potluck would make you a star. I made Mizeria (Polish Cucumbers in Sour Cream to go with it.
I did not take any pictures, so I am just going to end with the previous day’s sunset.
Blackberry Homestead 
How did Bruce like the cucumber crackers?
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He loved them!
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Pierogi Casserole, you say? I may have to try that. My Mom was Polish/Ukrainian and produced pierogis to die for. Actual chance of me making it is slim given I pretty much stick to the microwave these days but – hey! – who knows, I might get foolishly inspired.
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It is a lot for one person, but it freezes well. If you want to save time, instant mash potatoes work.
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Pierogi casserole, you say? I may have to try that. My Mom was Polish/Ukrainian and made pierogis to die for. Actually, the chances of me making that are slim because I pretty much limit myself to the microwave these days but – hey! – who knows, maybe I’ll feel foolishly inspired.
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Those recipes sound intriguing. Especially the pierogis. I’m not much for cukes, they tend to give me heartburn for some reason. Feel free to give mine to Bruce. đŸ˜‰
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The pierogi casserole was very good. Originally, we ate it as an entree. Later, we ate smaller servings as a side as a potato dish. I think it would be just as good without the bacon and more caramelized onion to replace the bacon. It went really fast. Bruce and I love mashed potatoes. đŸ¥”
Cucumbers just don’t agree with some people.
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My mom is Czechoslovakian, but somehow she only made Mrs. T’s. I bet your pierogies are the envy of the neighborhood!
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We would buy pierogies from the Pierogies Factory in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. I had no need to make them since they were so delicious from the Pierogies Factory.
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