HAPPY FEBRUARY! I’m not one to indulge in wistful reminiscing, but it feels like just yesterday I spent seven nights in a row catching up on four seasons of Dexter. The whole series is creepy, but the season four finale still has me feeling pretty uncomfortable thanks to an all-out creepy performance by John Lithgow. For those who’ve yet to be persuaded of the life-changing powers of Dexter, well, to each his own – I shall not preach the virtues of couch potato-ism here. Still, if you’re an aspiring fiction writer, actor, or TV watcher, you will appreciate the brilliant Michael C. Hall in his Golden Globe award-winning role and an imaginative storyline that left me just a bit smarter after each episode.
In the latest Stupidly Simple Snacks video, I honor Special Agent Lundy who features prominently in season two. In one memorable episode, Agent Lundy removes his shoes and socks, dangles his feet off a Miami pier, and unpacks a cucumber cream cheese sandwich. With his toes in the water, Agent Lundy teaches his uptight underling Officer Debra Morgan to lighten up and to never forgo lunch – even in the heat of an investigation. To the uptight underling in all of us: May you never forget to take a break and eat in spite of the weight on your shoulders. amy • february 1, 2010
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WHAT YOU NEED small cucumber | white bread | cream cheese | olive oil | salt | pepper | 3 minutes
MUSIC Jackson 5 • I Want You Back
talida
Ah, this brings back memories. While in the middle of Season 2, I was eating cucumber sandwiches at least a couple times a week. Such an easy snack, and a good reminder to take that break!
Feb 01, 2010 @ 5:46 pm
Kitchen Monki Dan
brilliant! reminds me of high tea at the Drake in Chicago. Love Dexter
Feb 01, 2010 @ 6:22 pm
James
DOAKES
Feb 02, 2010 @ 12:09 am
Leia
Must try this!
Feb 05, 2010 @ 11:53 am
JO
you cut the crust off the bread, you peel the cucumber… what you got against edge?
Feb 10, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
Patrice
I went through a phase of only being willing to eat these as a kid. I see a market run in the near future to find out if I am still a fan.
Feb 13, 2010 @ 8:06 pm
Amy
Jeffrey, I don’t like the outskirt of anything. I prefer centers, especially soft ones!
Hi, Patrice! I hope you go on that market run. Did you use to make the sandwiches with olive oil? I wasn’t sure about the oil, but it does help the salt & pepper stick.
Feb 14, 2010 @ 12:25 am
A Bowl Of Mush
My favorite tea sandwich! Especially if cakes and scones are served along side it…
Feb 16, 2010 @ 9:43 am
justcooknyc
the weird thing is that i’ve never tried a cucumber sandwich before… hmmm
Apr 09, 2010 @ 2:29 pm
davidfu
that was really delicious! thanks amy
Jun 12, 2010 @ 8:27 pm