The highwater contenthelps to hydrate tenderskin in theeyeregion, while the chill of a refrigeratedcucumber helps contract blood vessels in the area–botheffectscombineto reduce swelling.
In Mr. Cole's final Slow Food Fast recipe, tender, tiny bay scallops, diced honeydew, cucumber slices and bits of cipolline onion are served in a pool of chilled melon juice spiked with serrano chili.