The moment I used the words 'thinner than the cucumber sandwich' I realized that I am going to have to look up how to make a perfect one. Here is one article that I came across. Needless to say, I am going to give it a try, or two if my culinary skills so far are anything to go by :-)

To let you in on a secret - having authentic cucumber sandwiches with tea is on my list of 'things to do before I die'. :-)