Grilling Avocados Is Easier Than You Think!

Sure, we all love a good avocado. In guacamole, on toast, over eggs, but have you cooked an avocado? Read on to discover the glory of the grilled avocado and a great recipe too. How To Grill An Avocado Heat your grill to medium heat. Cut ripe avocados in half, remove the pit, and brush …

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Make Your Own Avocado Oil Scrub With Just 2 Ingredients

Ever suffer from dry skin? Especially in the winter, our skin can suffer from dryness and irritation. In another article, we talked about making your own avocado oil, but did you know avocado oil is a great moisturizer? You might be hesitant to put oil on your face, but after we discuss the incredible health …

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Varieties of Type B Avocado: What You Need To Know

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While you may have heard of a Hass avocado or a Californian avocado, did you know there are actually dozens of avocado varieties out there? If you’re interested in learning to grow avocados, either from pits or from plants, it’s important to know what your options are. In this article, we’ll discuss the different kinds …

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Varieties of Type A Avocado: What You Need To Know

Avocado Varieties

While you may have heard of a Hass avocado or a Californian avocado, did you know there are actually dozens of avocado varieties out there? If you’re interested in learning to grow avocados, either from pits or from plants, it’s important to know what your options are. In this article, we’ll discuss the type A …

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Avocado Hollandaise Sauce: A Healthy Alternative

Avocado Hollandaise Sauce

I think we can all agree that the best part about the holidays is the food. Avocados are a fantastic addition to any holiday table because they are healthy for you and taste amazing. Guacamole in a Christmas feast or New Year’s celebration, however, might be a little out of place. So how can we …

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Recycling Avocado Pits Into Nutritious Beverages

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Did you know that ⅓ of all food produced on this planet is wasted? Food waste is responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. Finding a solution to this problem is one of the number one resolutions to fighting the climate crisis. (source) Sheetal Bahirat, a food waste scientist fond of guacamole, wanted to address recycling avocado …

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse: Satisfy Your Chocolate Craving and Eat Healthy Too

We’re always looking for new uses for our delicious avocados, plus, healthy and sweet are two combinations we didn’t think possible. So when we discovered you can use avocados to make chocolate mousse, we were all in! Here’s a recipe for chocolate avocado mousse! Anti-Inflammatory Chocolate Avocado Mousse Serves 8 What You Need 2 large …

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The Origin of the Hass Avocado

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Did you know that all Hass avocados descend from a single tree? The Hass avocado is a dark green fruit with bumpy skin. These are the avocados you are most likely to see in your local grocery store; Hass avocados account for 95% of the USA’s avocados. Most other avocados you see are Florida avocados. …

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How To Make The Best Avocado Soup For Fall

Avocado Soup

In the year that never ends, fall is finally here. For many of us, temperatures are cooling, and it’s time for warm fires, hot tea, and soft sweaters. What else nourishes us best his time of year? Hot delicious soups that can warm us from the inside out are perfect for autumn. If you love …

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Avocado Myths: 5 Common Myths About Avocados

Avocados are practically famous, but like anyone famous, there are plenty of rumors flying around about them. How do we separate fact from fiction? Let’s discuss a few common myths about avocados. Pits will keep your avocados green. Avocado “meat” that is exposed to air will oxidize and turn brown. The avocado pit may keep …

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