JANE SMIILIE'S I DON'T WANT A PICKLE-JUST A HIGH-PERFORMANCE CUCUMBER

My friend Dal Smilie, the vice chairman of the AMA board d directors and former long-time chairman of the board of the AMA's Hall of Fame Museum, sent in his wife Jane's recipe in honor of the AMA and the AMA's Hall of Fame Museum. ' Says Jane, who Dal calls "an all-around motorcyclist and great cook," "Cucumber salads are as much a part of summer Midwest nights as fireflies and Harley-Davidson. These have been personally modified for higher performance, personalized just like your Harley. The addition of the jalapeño wakes up this little dish and makes it fun, but don't make it so hot your buddies will be offended:

1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Green or purple onions or leeks cut up as you like, to your taste Peeled and sliced cucumbers
Chopped jalapeno pepper - add to whatever "stage" of enhanced performance you like

1. Place the vinegar, water, and sugar in a large saucepan and bring
to a boil. Add the onions or leeks, cucumbers, and jalapeño.
2. Transfer to a container and let marinate in the fridge for a while before serving.

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

	Dal Is Running for Re-election
		Dal Smilie is Running for Re-election to the AMA board of Directors.