Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Food and Entertaining: [header] How to slice a cucumber [title] Pick the right cucumbers. [step] When selecting cucumbers, always choose firm darker colored cucumbers with no wrinkles or spongy spots. Some cucumbers at the store are waxed to prevent them from spoiling when they are out of season.

Ending1: It is recommended that cucumbers come at a rate between 35 and 75 degrees fahrenheit (15 to 24 degrees celsius). So if you want to get cucumbers that are too firm, try opting for pre-waxed cucumbers for a less sweet taste. Ending2: The skins contain vitamin a, so try to buy unwaxed cucumbers, whose skin you can eat. [substeps] If you have purchased waxed cucumbers, make sure to peel them and discard the skin. Ending3: Save white or eggplant cucumbers for last. [substeps] Cucumbers that have a lot of visible discoloration are considered a bad choice because they have rips that can break up the skin and peel the cucumber in half. Ending4: [title] Mark the site of the cucumber with a piece of painter's tape. [step] A simple template can help you to complete the initial cut for your cucumber without having to add the necessary measurements.

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