FRESH FLORIDA CUCUMBER PICKLES

4 large Florida cucumbers (peeled or not), thinly sliced
1 cup Florida bell pepper, sliced thin
1 cup red onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
2 cups natural Florida sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed

Combine sliced cucumber and salt in a bowl and let sit for up to one hour. After the cucumbers and salt mixture have had time to marinate, add the remaining ingredients and stir to completely combine. Divide equal amounts of mixture into mason jars or any other food storage container. Keep refrigerated. This recipe can be eaten alone as a snack, or add pickled cucumbers to sandwiches and salads.

FLORIDA CUCUMBER AND SESAME SALAD

1 large Florida cucumber (peeled or not), sliced thin
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 limes, juiced
3 tablespoons Florida honey
½ cup rice wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted, black or white)

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and mix well. Let everything marinate for at least 20 minutes. Make sure to mix again before serving. This recipe is a great side item that will compliment seafood.