Take 2 slices of bread. Trim off the crusts. Spread butter on one slice. Spread cream cheese on the other slice.

Decide whether you would like to leave the skin on or peel it off. If you decide to peel, you could use a potato peeler.

Slice the cucumber thinly. The thinner the better for these sandwiches.

Place the sliced cucumbers onto the buttered slice of bread. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper (and chives if you are using them) over the cucumbers.

Place the other slice of bread (the one with the cream cheese) on top.

Slice into dainty finger triangles