Cucumbers, like fresh tomatoes and corn, are synonymous with summer in the South. They add crunch to crisp salads and sandwiches, are crudités platter all-stars, delicious in chilled soups, and might ...

Whether you turn them into smashed cucumber salad, dip them in hummus, or lay coins over your eyes for an at-home spa day, cucumbers should be crisp, not soft. And how you store cucumbers can either ...