Dining With Duncan

by Duncan Teater

The Halloween Issue - October 28, 1998

Has it ever occurred to you that the Collins Dining Hall would be the perfect place to recreate the festive occasion of a garden tea party? Or at least an IU dining hall version thereof? The makings of such an occasion (and remember, Thursday's lunch, although "only a meal," can still be an occasion) should include a brisk cup of tea and the following sandwich, influenced by the sublime finger sandwiches served at British hotel teas. Try this recipe for a truly sophisticated lunch.

Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwich

2 slices of bread or a bagel (I suggest the bagel), cream cheese (enough to suit your taste), cucumber slices

Spread the cream cheese on both halves of the bagel. Place the cucumber slices on the bagel halves and assemble as a sandwich. If using bread, cut into fingers. Enjoy this delicate delight. Try adding bean sprouts for a variation.

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Readers' Recipes:

Many of you have stopped me in the dining hall or the foyer and given me recipe ideas, and most of them have sounded WONDERFUL. Unfortunately, it is difficult, if not impossible, for me to remember all of them. I would like to start including one reader's recipe in each column, so please e-mail instructions for making your dishes to me. I'll test them out in the dining hall with three standards in mind: 1) taste, 2) creativity, and 3) visual appeal. Your name will appear in the title of the recipe, and you'll receive a special dessert prepared by moi. So send in those recipes!

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