Where did cucumber sandwiches come from?

Cucumber sandwich are a British invention, probably first created in colonial India during the Victorian period, but became most popular during the succeeding Edwardian period. They were an element of the 'Afternoon Tea' as opposed to the heavier "High Tea". read more

And where a cucumber sandwich is concerned, neatness is really rather important. The perfect cucumber sandwiches (Makes 9) 1/2 cucumber, peeled Salt 6 thin slices of good white bread Unsalted butter, at room temperature White pepper. Cut the cucumber into slices as thin as you can make them, and put in a colander or sieve. read more