Carne asada tacos Oct 29, 2008
In a medium bowl combine the avocados, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro; set aside. 4. (Boston Globe)
Mexican Cuisine Oct 25, 2008
Here vast markets offered avocados, coconuts, pineapples, prickly pears, tomatoes, tomatillos, and chilies. The conquering Spanish brought with them their own cuisine. (Suite101.com)
The greatest walks on Earth Oct 25, 2008
Drop about 1500 metres to the tropical floor of the vast, little-known Copper Canyon, where oranges and avocados grow, for a walk through a strange lost world. Take in oakwood forests, tropical depths and breathtaking canyon views. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Uh-uh, no way: What recipe turns your stomach? Oct 23, 2008
Besides tofu and anchovies, I avoid recipes that have too much salt, too much fat (butter is fine, just not excessive), use of grills (I live in a condo with no place to grill), and avocados (I'm a California native who hates them; go figure). JANET KERR. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
FRUGAL AND FABULOUS: Money-saving tips to help parents lessen the load Oct 19, 2008
Kate Ward, online director for , mashes blueberries, avocados and sweet potatoes for her 8-month-old. "It's good, too, because you can adjust the texture," she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
PENNY PINCHER: GREEN PARENTS Oct 17, 2008
com, makes homemade baby food by mashing sweet potatoes, blueberries and avocados for her 8-month-old. "It's good, too, because you can adjust the texture," she said. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Don't let movie night ruin diet Oct 16, 2008
The fat in avocados, however, is healthy. So if you want to add some, consider dicing up a whole avocado and sprinkling it over the nachos so you don't end up with too much in one bite. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Learning Syrian cooking, and culture Oct 15, 2008
The chickpeas go on a platter, and Yasin begins the simple and elegant assembly of a dish he calls Emir/Emira, or "East meets West." The West comes in the form of avocados, which is something Yasin didn't know before he came here. They're scooped out of their skin, and set on the dish with thinly sliced beets. (Boston Globe)
Emir/Emira chickpea, beet, and avocado salad Oct 15, 2008
Meanwhile, halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl. (Boston Globe)
Cuba limits food sales during crisis (3) Oct 14, 2008
Shortly thereafter, the first truck of the day pulled up with green beans, green onions, guavas, avocados, corn, squash, cassava root and sweet potatoes. But quantities were much smaller than usual. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
YOU Docs: How to stay healthy without health foods Oct 14, 2008
What to have instead: If you're allergic to nuts, get their monounsaturated fats from avocados, canola and olive oils, olives and even dark chocolate. But if you're only allergic to the calories in nuts, give 'em a second chance. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cuba limits food sales so all can eat Oct 11, 2008
Waiting at one market on a recent morning, 55-year-old homemaker Regla Suazo said, "At least with the measures I know I can buy something." Shortly thereafter, the first truck of the day pulled up with green beans, green onions, guavas, avocados, corn, squash, cassava root and sweet potatoes. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- International)
How Fatty Foods Curb Hunger Oct 11, 2008
10, 2008) Fatty foods may not be the healthiest diet choice, but those rich in unsaturated fats such as avocados, nuts and olive oil have been found to play a pivotal role in sending this important message to your brain: stop eating, you're full ... (May 7, 2007) Researchers have found that a diet rich in fish, seafood, and grains -- also called polyunsaturated fats -- is better at preventing heart disease than a diet containing olive oil, nuts, and avocados. (Science Daily)
Africa: Wiping Out Hunger - One Fruit Fly at a Time Oct 8, 2008
Kenya is not able to export its mangos and avocados to several countries ... Ghana's citrus and avocados face the same fate. (allAfrica.com)
Stress over economy seizes Atlanta Oct 8, 2008
Eat well: Avoid junk food and opt for foods rich in vitamin B, such as bananas, avocados, whole grains and leafy greens. Turkey, peanuts and milk are good, stress-reducing pick-me-up snacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Craving Romantic Energy in the Bedroom? Come to Your Senses Oct 6, 2008
Other aphrodisiacs include avocados, bananas and honey. Sound. (Pekin Times, IL)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Oct 6, 2008
A low-carbohydrate approach that emphasizes plenty of fruits and vegetables, some lean protein and small amounts of healthful fat, such as olive oil, nuts or avocados. Developed by Barry Sears. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Sold: Academy of Sciences' free-days sponsor Oct 4, 2008
At ease, avocados: Even if the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is kicked off San Francisco high school campuses in June, as planned, the school district still won't be a demilitarized zone. Turns out school cafeterias get much of their fruits and vegetables from the Defense Department. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
How to eat the good fats Oct 3, 2008
Good food sources include olive oil, fish oil, avocados and olives yes, fruits can contain healthy fats and most nuts. 3. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
This knowledge will put them in golden state Oct 3, 2008
But the point is, even those come with a side order of avocados. You can also get side orders of tofu, figs, and soybeans. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Compadres at Ward Centre to close Sep 25, 2008
Diners don t see the electric bill or the freight on avocados when they order their enchiladas. They only see the plate - and we could only charge so much. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Great Taste - Miami Spice Sep 25, 2008
I can t live without avocados, and mangoes are very important, she says. Also lime, and cilantro if I have all those I can do a lot of different things. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Some fats help, some harm your heart Sep 24, 2008
Avocados, nuts, fish, olive oil -- they're all fatty, and they can all help keep you alive ... Unsaturated fats: The types of fats found in olive oil, canola oil, nuts, avocados, and fish can actually clear LDL while boosting HDL. A study by Harvard and Johns Hopkins researchers found that swapping a high in carbohydrates for one that's high in unsaturated fats improved the cardiovascular profile of 164 adults over a six-week period. (CNN)
Not all fat is alike Sep 24, 2008
Food sources: Olive, canola, safflower and peanut oils; avocados and peanuts. Health effects: Tends to lower the LDL ( bad ) cholesterol without lowering the HDL ( good ) cholesterol. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Traditional Latin Fare, Modern Spin Sep 22, 2008
Chef Jose Garces Serves Up Samples Of His Special Approach, On The Early Show. NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2008. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Interest in dieting slims down Sep 21, 2008
Indeed, foods once shunned as fattening - nuts, olive oil, avocados - have been reborn as elixirs, valued for their anti-inflammatory or nutrient-rich qualities. Even chocolate, once a dietary pariah, now enjoys a reputation as a flavonoid-rich disease-buster. (Boston Globe)
Instead of eating to diet, they're eating to enjoy Sep 18, 2008
Martha McClintock, 46, of Riverdale, in the Bronx, said she was more focused these days on adding healthful foods like avocados, blueberries and walnuts to her plate. She said she tries to improve the quality of food she eats, such as switching to blue corn chips as a snack rather than potato chips. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
No slowdown in Zimbabwe refugee exodus Sep 17, 2008
For 15 years, Mucheana grew oranges, guavas, avocados and vegetables on a small farm in Chitungwiza, south of Harare. This year, with official inflation the highest in the world at 11 million percent, he could not afford seedlings, seeds or fertilizer. (MSNBC -- International)
3 spots for top-notch guac Sep 15, 2008
Yes, avocados are filled with fat - 5 grams per serving - but most of it is monounsaturated, or "good fat." Studies show that this fat reduces the risk of heart disease. Avocados also are nutrient-dense and packed with phytochemicals that may help fight chronic illnesses and cancer ... 2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale (480) 994-1799 Their great cuisine aside, it's worth a trip to this red-brick house just for the guacamole, a mix of avocados, cilantro and onions. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Pest Discovery Found At Port Of Entry Inside Avocados Sep 13, 2008
EL PASO, Texas -- Several undeclared avocados infested with larvae were found at the Ysleta port of entry. The avocados were found on Aug. 9 when a passenger in a taxi coming from Mexico to the U.S. didnt declare fruit, vegetables, and meat ... When U.S. Custom Border Protection officers examined luggage inside the taxi they found 19 avocados infested with seed weevil larvae. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Fruit fly discovery prompts Calif. eradication plan Sep 10, 2008
Potential fruit fly infestations are taken seriously because the pests are known to attack more than 230 kinds of plants, fruits and vegetables, including oranges, avocados, grapes and plums. Left unchecked, fruit fly infestations can have a major economic impact. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Recipes for a Mexico Independence Day party Sep 10, 2008
GUACAMOLEPrep time: approximately 10 minutesMakes about a pintTwo large ripe avocadosTwo heaping tablespoons of pico de galloHalf of a large limeSalt to taste Peel avocados and remove pits. Mash one avocado with the back of a fork; cut the other in small chunks. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
On the Farm: Lots to enjoy at county fair Sep 9, 2008
Beautiful displays of peaches, nectarines, plums, squash, peppers, green beans and avocados almost call out to you as you walk by. Karen and I are lucky. (Santa Maria Times)
The dangers of three quiet cancers Sep 6, 2008
The good news: Researchers at Ohio State University recently found that phytochemicals extracted from Hass avocados could kill or stop the growth of oral cancer cells. The study was done in test tubes, but there's no need to wait for confirmation bring on the guacamole. (MSNBC -- Health)
Sake samurai thinks outside the bento box Sep 6, 2008
Comments: Timken appreciated how the "creaminess of the junmai goes hand in hand" with the guacamole, versus the Umenishiki, which cleanses the palate from the rich avocados. Cochinita pibil. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Egg and potato burritos Sep 3, 2008
avocados, pitted, peeled, and chopped ... In a mound from the top to the bottom of the tortilla, layer 1/4 of the cheese, 1/4 of the salsa, 1/4 of the eggs, 1/4 of the potatoes, and 1/4 of the avocados. (Boston Globe)
Devastating insect spotted Sep 3, 2008
John Burr, who grows avocados in the San Pasqual Valley and oranges in the San Joaquin Valley, said he was worried about the potential cost of screening for huanglongbing, let alone the cost of removing diseased trees. Another psyllid will pick it up and vector it from another tree, so now you have the disease in the grove, Burr said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
More of this story Sep 1, 2008
Items auctioned off included many varieties of mangos, avocados, low-acid pineapples, apple bananas, jackfruit, coffee beans, asparagus, pumpkins, squash, papayas, oranges, tangerines, lilikoi, starfruit, cucumbers, tomatoes and more. I m here looking for mangos, said Liberta Albao of Wailua Homesteads, who won a few items and was a player in others. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Sipping Summer Aug 31, 2008
SOUP 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups chicken stock 6 ripe medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced (reserve pits) 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more to tasteSalt 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, plus more for garnish ... Add the stock, 2 cups of water, avocados, 5 tablespoons lime juice, teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. (Boston Globe)
7-Day Menu Planner Aug 31, 2008
SHOPPING LIST: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, limes, olive oil, salt, avocados, tomato, red onion, fresh cilantro, corn-on-the-cob, arugula, baguettes, sugar, strawberries ... 2 diced ripe avocados ... In a medium bowl, combine avocados, tomato, red onion and remaining salt; mix well and stir in cilantro. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Shrimp cooked to perfection Aug 28, 2008
2 whole ripe avocados, peeled and seeded. 2 tablespoons sour cream. (Florida Times-Union)
Six Stepsto Slim Aug 26, 2008
Examples of high metabolic foods include avocados (which have heart-healthy fats as well), berries, almonds, beans, low-fat yogurt, oatmeal, green tea, broccoli, clear broth soups and hot peppers. These foods make your body expend a lot of energy to break them down, unlike simple sugars found in soda, cookies and candy. (Westerly Sun, RI)
As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
Haas Avocados are now available all year long because they grow them all over the world so theres always a fresh crop ... 4 HAAS AVOCADOS, chopped. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Where blueberry salsa and Brooklyn imports flourish Aug 24, 2008
"We use avocados, limes, and cumin, we make pork tinga and carne asada, but also blueberry salsa and blueberry agua fresca, crab quesadillas, local halibut tacos, and lobster burritos. It doesn't have to be all the way Mexican to taste Mexican.". Helen and Scott Nearing, grandparents of the back-to-the-land movement, moved around the corner from Sargentville to Brooksville in the early 1950s to garden, play music, haul seaweed, build stone walls, write books, and live simply off their land. (Boston Globe)
Time to make the guacamole Aug 24, 2008
22d Annual California Avocado Festival: Crowd-pleasers at this yearly celebration of the good-fat fruit include a "best guacamole" contest, an avocado rock-climbing wall (the rocks look like avocados), and a "best-dressed avocado" contest, where people dress up their avocados to look like people. Not only will you be able to taste a number of recipes featuring the celebrated ingredient, you'll be able to see the winner of the Avocado Festival poster contest, which has artists from around the... (Boston Globe)
Chef Trueba introduces unique taste of Ecuador Aug 24, 2008
Trueba said the same applied for avocados, and that when cooking away from Ecuador one of the problems he frequently encountered was the different quality of ingredients. He said that one of the reasons Ecuadorian food had yet to gain worldwide popularity was because of young Ecuadorians' lack of appreciation for their own local food -- they prefer to eat American food such as hamburgers and hot dogs. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
California Fish Tacos Aug 20, 2008
For the green salad, add green baby lettuce, lots of avocados, grilled corn, numerous tomaoes, a small amount of corn chips and 1 part thousand island dressing to 1 part salsa for a dressing. The copyright of the article California Fish Tacos in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Irresistible Mexico City Aug 20, 2008
They are cultural as much as shopping experiences; the gravity-defying stacks of avocados, pink grapefruit and pottery are works of art in themselves. Markets also offer the cheapest and best-prepared food to be found. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
B vitamins: no magic bullet against heart disease Aug 20, 2008
Good food sources include legumes, Brussels sprouts, cooked spinach, asparagus, artichokes, avocados, orange juice and enriched pasta. The safe upper limit for supplemental folic acid is 1,000 micrograms (one milligram) a day, unless directed otherwise by your physician. (Globe and Mail)
Lawsuit seeks EPA pesticide data Aug 20, 2008
Honeybees, which pollinate everything from almonds to apples to avocados, began abandoning their colonies in 2006, destroying about a third of their hives. Since then, their numbers have not improved. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toxic Foods for Dogs Aug 18, 2008
Avocados will trigger fluid accumulation in the lungs and chest, leading to difficulty breathing and death due to oxygen deprivation. Fluid accumulation can also occur in the heart, pancreas and abdomen. (Suite101.com)
LETTERS: NCT, August 16, 2008 Aug 17, 2008
" END QuoteI'm sorry to say that THIS passes as intelligence on the Left. This thinking that somehow our capitalist system is representive of plantation owners & slave holders. Total Marxist in orientation, and in thought. But, it is, what it is. And this is why California will be sunk, it will be by the hands of people like this.Sir, for your information the 80% of higher end taxpayers pay most of the freight in this State. As do the top 50% of taxpayers nationally pay 96% of all income taxes,... (North County Times)
Misunderstood tubar offers excellent nutritional value Aug 13, 2008
Most Vitamin E rich foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts and avocados, contain a hefty dose of fat. Just two thirds of a cup of Sweet Potatoes provides 100 percent of the USRDA for Vitamin E, without the unwanted fat. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Wine Country Fine Dining, On A Budget Aug 10, 2008
6 Cucumbers, chopped (skins left on) 3 Avocados, peeled and pitted 2 cups Yogurt (plain whole milk) 2 cups Buttermilk cup Red Wine Vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Salt 6 Fresh Mint Leaves, diced small. In a food processor, add cucumbers and avocadoes and blend for two to three minutes. (CBS News)
Major Minerals the Body Needs Aug 9, 2008
Good sources of potassium include: avocados, bananas, ground beef, beans, cantaloupe, chickpeas, potatoes, prune juice, and tomato juice. Sources. (Suite101.com)
Farmer's Market Freshness All Year Long Aug 7, 2008
Avocados are only recommended to be frozen when mashed (not whole or sliced). Many people avoid buying fresh fruits and vegetables - healthy meal staples - out of the fear that a large portion will go to waste. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
A "Simply Delicioso" Summer Fiesta Aug 6, 2008
4 ears corn, husks and corn silk discarded 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed Juice of 1 lime 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 jalapeo pepper, seeded and finely minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or basil, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 6 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach. Put wooden skewers in a pan of water for 30... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Foods to calm you down fast Aug 5, 2008
Avocados are loaded with B vitamins, which deplete stress quickly, which is of course needed by your body in order to maintain nerves and brain cells. Scoop up the stuff with whole-grain baked chips crunching keeps you from gritting your teeth. (India Times, India)
Get Your Body Beach-ready with Portion Control Aug 4, 2008
Tomatoes, celery and potatoes lose their crispness and get watery, sour cream separates and avocados are only recommended to be frozen when mashed (not whole or sliced. . (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
P&G on the Move Aug 4, 2008
At 751 acres roughly the size of 164 and comprising 1,500 wholesale stores, the Central de Abastos is where 450,000 distributors and independent retailers come every day to buy their hair color and avocados, their diapers and fish. Twenty-five percent of what is consumed in Mexico comes through here, said Alvaro Lacayo, an associate director of sales at. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Shipping Costs Start to Crimp Globalization Aug 3, 2008
This is not just about steel, but also maple syrup and avocados and blueberries at the grocery store, shipped from places like Chile and South Africa, said Jeff Rubin, chief economist at CIBC World Markets and co-author of its recent study on transport costs and globalization. Avocado salad in Minneapolis in January is just not going to work in this new world, because flying it in is going to make it cost as much as a rib eye. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Reader Exchange: Tapas Aug 3, 2008
3 peeled avocados, diced. 1 small white onion, diced. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Blooming Desert Makes Israeli Water Industry Money Magnet Amid Food Crisis Jul 31, 2008
The company, known as Agrokasa, picked Netafim 12 years ago when starting production of avocados, asparagus and grapes. We contacted Netafim because we weren't just looking for hose, plastic or dripper suppliers, we were looking for a partner in technology,'' Jose Chlimper, Agrokasa's chief, said by telephone from the company's base in Lima. (Bloomberg)
Avocado salad Jul 30, 2008
ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and thickly sliced. 1/4. (Boston Globe)
Adjectives fall short of capturing cilantro's essence Jul 30, 2008
Pile the filling into taco shells and top with chopped tomatoes and avocados. If there's room for dessert, the beer distributors are ready with an offbeat idea: Fudgy Porter Brownie Squares. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
