The Cuke-est Armenians

Armenian striped cucumbers are SO last year!
Well, OK - they're cool as a cuke every season.  A long, curly, striped standout. Rare.
But this year, the same farmers brought a second Armenian variety to market. Like its striped cousin, it grows with a distinctive pattern in its skin - more like a bitter melon, in this case.

What really sets it apart, however, is the crisper, drier inside. A little tangier in flavor, and textured like a seedless despite the tender center.  Possibly the perfect dipper for a bowl of hummus.