You know when you are young, all you needed in life to feel happy was a ball. Even a dog or a cat, you give them a ball of something, they are elated. I think this is one of the appeals of the avocado, other than the taste and texture, obviously. This sphere shaped fruit is quite versatile. Now you are probably already wondering, is this blog going to be a history lecture on this fruit? Or is this a recipe blog? This is going to be what I find interesting about this oval fruit and it’s uses (which is amazing in itself).
HISTORY
Ok so this is just interesting and so had to share. This fruit goes back to the Aztec days, where Montezuma served it to Cortez and his conquistadors. The Aztecs called it, Abucatl, which meant “testicle”. It was named that, not only for the shape, but it also supposedly excited sexual passion. I’d like to try their avocados, cause mine doesn’t have that same effect! It spread around Europe, through Spain, with this reputation.
USES
Nowadays, the avocado is definitely a staple in our culinary pallet. It is a great substitute for meat, used in desserts and is a great source of good fat. But it is also used in beauty care as well.
Ok so this is just interesting and so had to share. This fruit goes back to the Aztec days, where Montezuma served it to Cortez and his conquistadors. The Aztecs called it, Abucatl, which meant “testicle”. It was named that, not only for the shape, but it also supposedly excited sexual passion. I’d like to try their avocados, cause mine doesn’t have that same effect! It spread around Europe, through Spain, with this reputation.
USES
Nowadays, the avocado is definitely a staple in our culinary pallet. It is a great substitute for meat, used in desserts and is a great source of good fat. But it is also used in beauty care as well.
People love their GAUCAMOLE!
If you are a fan of food or the Food Network, then you know who Elton Brown is. Host of Good Eats, Cutthroat Kitchen and Iron Chef America, believe me when I say that he knows his way around an avocado. Check out his recipe for the famous dip.
I HAVE HIT THE MOTHER LOAD!
Ok. This is why we all love Buzzfeed. As they said: "It's not an ingredient, it's a lifestyle". This genius article lays out 27 next level ways of using this fruit:
beauty
deserts
savory
alcoholic
main dishes
This article is the trifecta.
If you are a fan of food or the Food Network, then you know who Elton Brown is. Host of Good Eats, Cutthroat Kitchen and Iron Chef America, believe me when I say that he knows his way around an avocado. Check out his recipe for the famous dip.
I HAVE HIT THE MOTHER LOAD!
Ok. This is why we all love Buzzfeed. As they said: "It's not an ingredient, it's a lifestyle". This genius article lays out 27 next level ways of using this fruit:
beauty
deserts
savory
alcoholic
main dishes
This article is the trifecta.
What's your favorite way of using an Avocado?!