Ferns

Use a firm, green cucumber.

1. Cut the end off a cucumber, about 3 inches in length. Slice the end piece lengthwise, about ½ to ¾ inch wide.

2. Make a series of very thin slices into the piece, ending about ½ inch from the rounded end. When you have finished the slicing, press the side of your cleaver down gently onto the whole piece, making the thin slices fan out. This makes a simple, and tasty, decoration.