Posts Tagged by avocado
Clever Avocado Desserts
| July 8, 2011 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Nutrition, Produce |
I read an article today about simple substitutions that reduce the amount of fat intake in everyday foods. This looks like one to try: substituting avocado for half of the butter used in cookies! The slide says that it might give a slight green tinge to the cookies, but the flavor will not be altered.… continue reading
The Many Sides of the Avocado
| October 18, 2010 | Posted by admin under Produce |
Buying produce that is in season helps you get the most nutrients out of what you are eating. If you are like me this is important to you. While I do enjoy eating fresh foods, it helps to know it is fortified with things that my body needs in order to be its best. Avocados… continue reading
Save the guac!
| May 4, 2010 | Posted by admin under Cooking, Produce, Recipes |
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, a lot of people start planning parties. What’s the first thing that usually comes to mind at a Cinco de Mayo party besides salsa and cerveza? Guacamole! And what’s the key ingredient in guacamole? Avocados. You may or may not know but there is a serious disease… continue reading
Florida Produce: Avocado
| November 16, 2009 | Posted by admin under Cooking, Produce, Recipes |
The peak avocado season has already passed, but they are still around, especially if you live in the South Florida area. To me avocados are one of those commodities that you have to learn to love – like an acquired taste. But that is just my opinion! Florida avocados have less than half the oil… continue reading
Witness a Giant Green World Record
| October 7, 2009 | Posted by admin under Agriculture, Farms, Produce |
I wish I could be in South Florida this weekend because there is a really cool event going on Sunday. Several Florida growers, schools and chefs are attempting to break the world record for “the largest serving of guacamole.” Right now, the record is 4,011 lbs, 12 oz. set by the Mexican Avocado Industry and… continue reading
Alligator Pears
| July 9, 2009 | Posted by admin under Cooking, Produce, Recipes |
I don’t think I had even tasted an avocado until about 3 years ago, but the “alligator pear” has been on my mind a lot lately. Yep, I’ve been having avocado cravings. Writing this is probably just going to make my craving stronger, but since Florida avocados are in season, I wanted to give you… continue reading
Find the “Yum” with Seasonal Ingredients
| July 7, 2009 | Posted by admin under Agriculture, Cooking, Produce, Recipes, Seafood |
Today I pulled up the link on our website to find out what Florida produce and seafood items are in season. It looks like avocados, cantaloupes, mangoes, okra, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes and watermelons are out in full force this week. The seafood items are blue crab, clams, flounder, grouper, oysters, shrimp, red snapper, swordfish and tuna. … continue reading
