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Posted by Sunset, March 27, 2009

By Sharon Cohoon, Sunset senior garden writer

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If you are lucky enough to have a Hass avocado tree in your yard, our April issue has a nice surprise for you.  Elaine Johnson and Margo True in our Food Department came up with lots of scrumptious new ways to use this buttery-textured fruit.

When I get my next basket of goodies from Morning Song Farm (see my former post), I'll probably try the Spicy Avocado Poblano Salad or the Sake Soy Guacamole immediately. 

Or if I a miracle happens and one day I feel really thin, maybe Coconut Avocado Ice Cream with chocolate sauce, which sounds deliciously decadent.

You can find the recipes starting on page 74 of our April issue.  Or click here.

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I have a raw vegan greenalicious soup recipe that uses avocados. Who's in?!

Posted by:Adriana | March 27, 2009 at 09:41 AM

Oooh, sounds good. Send us the recipe.

Posted by:sharon | March 27, 2009 at 10:41 AM

Can I freeze a ripe avocado?

Posted by:Susan | June 19, 2009 at 05:09 PM

Susan, apparently so. I found this on the California Avocado Commission website:

When you have an abundance of fresh avocados, consider freezing them. Pureed avocados freeze very well and can be used in salads, sandwiches and dips.

Wash, seed and peel the fruit as described above.
Puree the flesh, adding one tablespoon of lemon juice for each two pureed avocados. Pack the puree into an air-tight container, leaving 1 inch of headspace.
Seal and label the containers.
Freeze and use within four to five months.

Posted by:sharon | June 19, 2009 at 05:57 PM
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