Andromeda Galaxy. The Andromeda Galaxy (/Ã¦nËdrÉmáµ»dÉ/), also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224, is a spiral galaxy approximately 780 kiloparsecs (2.5 million light-years) from Earth. It is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way and was often referred to as the Great Andromeda Nebula in older texts.
Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe. Slicing cucumbers are smooth skinned, and mostly are a rich dark green. Their skin is thick, their flesh is soft. True to their name, they slice up beautifully and make wonderful additions to garden salads.
In Season: Cucumbers are available year-round but they peak in the summer. What to Look For: Choose firm, unwaxed cucumbers without wrinkles or soft or slimy spots. Kirbys, a small, bumpy variety that's perfect for pickles, should be bright green, and no more than 6 inches long. Avoid cucumbers with withered ends; also avoid specimens that are very thick. How to Store: Refrigerate unwashed and wrapped in a plastic bag up to 1 week.