Healthy Eating Quick Start Aug 30, 2008
Add heart healthy fats like avocado, nuts, nut butters, flaxseed oil and olive oil to your meals to create a healthy balance and amazing flavor. 6. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Plaza Grill, 4 stars Aug 27, 2008
Crisped tortilla pieces, avocado and Chihuahua cheese dial up the pleasure even further. The chicken soup ($5. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
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." ... The food is bright and fresh, served in colorful baskets with generous sides of avocado and marinated chopped salads and, right now, super sweet fresh watermelon. (Boston Globe)
12 spots for refreshing sushi Aug 24, 2008
Hopefully you come on the day they're serving bandera: a thin layer of rice-topped seaweed os flash-fried, topped with thin slices of raw salmon and tuna, avocado, a smoky mayonnaise-based sauce and dried seaweed flakes ... 4302 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Phone: (480) 941-4460 Price: $20-$40 Nifty specialty rolls like the Fire Dragon, a sharp combination of unagi, tuna, cucumber and avocado topped with spicy tuna, all glazed with sweet eel sauce ... Special rolls include lovely scallop... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Maui feasts under $20 Aug 24, 2008
The market also has a to-go counter with sandwiches, fish tacos and pizzas, including crab and avocado. And there's a deli counter with lobster salad, poke (raw ahi salad) and smoked fish. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Natural cures, folk remedies (2) Aug 24, 2008
An avocado a day For bad breath, eat one avocado every day. It's better with salt and lemon on it, if you can't eat it straight. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Fire, water woes lead growers to 'stump' trees Aug 23, 2008
It would be hard to top the plight of San Diego County avocado grower Russ Hatfield, who told Ag Alert, an agriculture weekly, that he has had to cut his avocado trees down to stumps because of wildfire and water shortages. Hatfield told the publication of the California State Farm Bureau Federation that he removed one-third of his trees from production in an effort to keep his orchard. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Wild scenes at glimpse of what's on offer Aug 22, 2008
Carved with a whimsical face and bearing a fictitious date, 1762, it is a fine sculptural piece, set off by a glowing patina of age, although it's no bigger than a good-sized avocado. But the face, with its Greek tragedian's down-sloped recessed eyes and O-shaped mouth, has puzzled many observers - the style is like nothing they've ever encountered. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
» Matt Reed: Blame Big Guy for Fay's flooding Aug 21, 2008
Sure enough, flooding near the plant at Lake Washington and Avocado Avenue was among the worst I saw Wednesday -- a real problem. But it couldn't explain rampant flooding throughout the Lake Washington, Pineda and South Beach areas. (Florida Today)
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradication To Begin Wednesday Aug 20, 2008
They have been known to infest more than 230 kinds of fruits and vegetables including citrus, grapes, stone fruits, pome fruits, avocado and tomato. The eradication technique uses a male attractant that is applied to such items as street trees or utility poles at heights out of reach of the general public. (NBC 11, CA)
Auburn native Petrosino master of Audrey II Aug 17, 2008
an avocado on steroids, Petrosino said. In Little Shop, the musical based on Roger Corman's 1960 black comedy, the plant is tended by Seymour Krelborn, a poor man who works at Mushnik's Skid Row Florists and longs for his co-worker, Audrey. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Garden lets residents get their hands in the soil Aug 16, 2008
A short distance past one entrance, a fruit grove will be planted, to grow citrus, peach, banana, papaya, avocado, pear and other fruits to share among the plot holders and demonstrate that many varieties of fruit can be grown successfully in this area. Next to the grove, a small green house will serve as an educational tool for the community. (Florida Times-Union)
AGRICULTURE: Region's only large-scale olive grower says business is sweet Aug 14, 2008
Meanwhile, region's growing supply of diverted water helped avocados and citrus to take over as the area's main cash crops ... Curry said he's in the process of replanting 20 acres of avocado trees in Fallbrook with olive trees ... Some of the avocado groves were destroyed or damaged in last October's wildfires. (North County Times)
List, Tips Can Keep You Thin While Shopping Aug 13, 2008
Leave just 5 percent of your meal's calories for healthy fat, such as olive oil or avocado. "It's going to help (you) fill up more without the high calories on the main entree. Fruits and veggies fill your stomach without loading up calories," Asplin said. (Click2Houston, TX)
How trendy does decor have to be? Aug 12, 2008
Before that, we enjoyed the "Harvest Gold"and "Avocado" years, the Earth-tone years and the minimalist (read: white) years. There was even a (blessedly) brief flirtation with primaries. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Blue Ginger at 10 balances old and new Aug 6, 2008
Asian gazpacho is refreshing, peppered with chunks of avocado and jicama and garnished with floating shrimp toasts. And then there are chicken shumai in hot and sour soup, the mischievous younger sibling of the main menu's foie gras shumai. (Boston Globe)
Value Of San Diego County Crops In 2007 Exceeds $1.5 Billion Aug 6, 2008
Rising avocado and citrus values also had an impact. Indoor flowering and foliage plants continued to be the top crop in the county, according to the report. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Farming's parched future Aug 5, 2008
In Southern California, the Metropolitan Water District shaved 30 percent off water deliveries to farms, such as the avocado groves in North County, and may repeat the cuts next season. Urban leaders in particular cast jealous eyes at farmers' water allotments, eager to secure more supplies for homes and businesses, especially during droughts. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Some like it hot, even in the summer Aug 4, 2008
1 large ripe avocado, diced (about 1 cup) ... Stir cup of the salsa, chicken, pepper and avocado in a large bowl. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Shipping Costs Start to Crimp Globalization Aug 3, 2008
Avocado Salad in January ... 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
Crab and Avocado Quesadilla ... 1 ripe avocado, diced ... 3 peeled avocados, diced. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
VENUS SWIMWEAR: The grit behind the glamour Aug 3, 2008
But Jessiqa takes to the kitchen, slicing an avocado, steaming broccoli, popping popcorn. While most of America seems to think models subsist on oxygen and birdseed alone, the fridge and kitchen island are loaded with food - a whole head of broccoli, watermelon, ice cream, oatmeal and grits. (Florida Times-Union)
Fish tacos ” a warm, creamy and spicy treat Aug 1, 2008
Or go halfway buy frozen avocado halves, thaw them, then mash them with a bit of jarred salsa ... 1 avocado, pit and skin removed ... In a small bowl, combine the avocado flesh, tomato, cilantro and hot sauce. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Time is ripe: After slow start, cherry growers expect successful season Aug 1, 2008
Crunchier still, the Rainier's flavor pales relative to the Lambert like a green banana or still-hard avocado compared to their rich, ripe counterparts. I grow them all, Bowman said, because everybody's tastes are different. (Missoulian, MT)
SUB-ZERO SNACKS Jul 31, 2008
We just had our longest heat wave of the year, so people are inspired to beat the heat, said Wylie Dufresne, the chef at WD-50, the Lower East Side restaurant famous for innovative cooking techniques that have included deep-freezing grapes and shaving frozen fish and avocado onto plates. And while avoiding hot foods in the summer is nothing new These days for every ice cream flavor you can think of, you can find an ice cream flavor [that also existed] 300 years ago, noted Dufresne in kitchens... (New York Press)
Sushi, seafood are hits at St. Johns Town Center's Wasabi Jul 31, 2008
The Double Shrimp Roll comes with tempura shrimp wrapped in rice with shrimp and avocado draped across the top ... But for some reason the avocado, while visible, was lost in this roll. (Florida Times-Union)
Suzuki's and the zen of freshness Jul 30, 2008
On the menu is steamed crab cake, made with local hand-picked crab, served on sushi rice, with native green beans or whatever other green vegetables are at the farmers' market; an avocado salad is dressed with miso, and garnished with seaweed and cucumbers; homemade shumai are stuffed with Maine shrimp; and hearty bowls of soba or udon noodle soups come in several variations. Steinberger, 30, owns the restaurant with her husband, Joe, 63. (Boston Globe)
DINING NOTES: Get nutrition tips at free workshops Jul 24, 2008
Some of the new items include a crab cake appetizer with avocado, sweet corn and a charred tomato vinaigrette for $11. 50; lemon fettuccine with organic vegetables for $19; and seared salmon with sweet corn succotash with grape tomatoes, bacon and corn puree for $28. (Florida Times-Union)
You can raise a glass to the wine, food and service Jul 24, 2008
Take the honey soy-cured hamachi, a bright spot in the meal, its pretty Asian presentation doing justice to the silky sweet fish, avocado and sesame cr;me and ginger vinaigrette. Moist Alaskan halibut was spa cuisine-light and fresh, but it was only dusted with porcini, not crusted, as billed on the menu. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipe Jul 22, 2008
Offer guacamole or sliced avocado to add to the tacos. Pass your favorite hot pepper sauce. (Suite101.com)
A Smooth Solution to Grumpiness over Greens Jul 18, 2008
Canton Daily Ledger - Ara. for more local weather conditions. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
El Cajon hopes jingle gets consumers downtown Jul 18, 2008
The work on Main Street stretches from Avocado Avenue to Magnolia Avenue and is mostly done, save some planters, hanging plants and flashing lights that will be added to a crosswalk, said Dennis Davies, deputy director of public works. The construction on Magnolia Avenue is between Main Street and Madison Avenue. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Lunch at Twisted Martini: Now I'm a believer Jul 17, 2008
When I went to amend my entree order because it had avocado on it, she said not to worry, they had avocado but not guacamole. We finally conveyed to her that it was actually possible to make real, live guacamole from this simple little item called an avocado ... In addition, there were four large pieces, tons of guacamole (or smashed-up avocados, for those in the know), sour cream and salsa. (Florida Times-Union)
County's bounty: Locavores eat well, but can't have everything Jul 17, 2008
Locavores eat well, but they can't have everything. By Peter Rowe UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Green growers in more ways than one Jul 13, 2008
Bonsall couple has a thriving organic avocado business ... BONSALL Robert Rio Hahn of Bonsall knows just what to look for in an avocado: an oil-tinged, nutty flavor with a buttery, creamy finish in taste and texture ... 5-acre, 400-tree Hass avocado grove into an organic growing project that produces thousands of pounds of the fruit each harvest. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
More of this story Jul 13, 2008
95), with tofu, zucchini, julienne carrots, tomatoes, avocado and balsamic vinaigrette not only tastes great, I'm sure it did wonders for my figure ... 95), which is freshwater eel on a bed of rice with cucumber, avocados and teriyaki sauce. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
ONEGroup miessence Natural Organic ... Jul 8, 2008
persea gratissima (avocado) fruit oil. helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil. (Suite101.com)
DIY Natural Foot Care - Pretty Feet... Jul 8, 2008
Natural oils and butters made from olives, sunflowers, peanuts, grape seed, almond, mango, avocado and other fruits and nuts have their own natural goodness that will enhance your skin's appearance. It is easy to enjoy the natural skin enhancers found in water, herbs, fruit, oils, and salts in your natural foot care routine. (Suite101.com)
Over caviar and sea urchin, G8 leaders mull food crisis Jul 8, 2008
A folding fan-modelled tray decorated with bamboo grasses carried eight delicacies: kelp-flavoured cold Kyoto beef shabu-shabu, with asparagus dressed with sesame cream; diced fatty flesh of tuna fish, with avocado and jellied soy sauce and the Japanese herb shiso; boiled clam, tomato and shiso in jellied clear soup of clam; water shield and pink conger dressed with a vinegary soy sauce; boiled prawn with jellied tosazu-vinegar; grilled eel rolled around burdock strip; sweet potato; and fried... (Independent)
A bowlful of summer Jul 5, 2008
It s chock full of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red and green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, celery and onions (you can also add avocado, if you want) mixed with vegetable juice (I use my favorite Bloody Mary mix) and a combination of vinegars and fresh basil. As all my younger friends say it s the bomb. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
VALLEY CENTER: After the oranges Jul 5, 2008
Patsy Fritz, an avocado rancher who moved near Valley Center in 1981, said she does not complain about traffic from the Indian casinos because the Indian community has dealt with traffic brought in by settlers for 150 years. "You can't say the traffic all comes from the casinos," said Fritz, a former director of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association and a former director of the San Diego County Farm Bureau. (North County Times)
Make Your Summer Sizzle With a Creative Twist to Traditional Barbecue Jul 2, 2008
With such marinade flavors as Sesame Ginger with Mandarin Orange Juice or Tequila Lime with Lime Juice, you can quickly and easily infuse tastes from around the globe into your grilled meals by marinating them for only 30 minutes," said Smith. While different regional areas of the United States often vie for the title of best barbeque, there is no denying the cooking style's global roots. When English colonists arrived in the present day United States, they brought the word barbecue and this... (PR Newswire)
Watermelon May Have Viagra-effect Jul 2, 2008
Previous tests have shown that lycopene is much better absorbed from tomatoes when mixed in a salad with oily vegetables like avocado or spinach, Patil said. That would also apply to the lycopene from watermelon, but I realize mixing watermelon with spinach or avocadoes is a very hard sell. (Science Daily)
Picnic perfection Jul 2, 2008
Tomatoes Stuffed With Avocado and Smoked Salmon ... Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit ... Add the lemon juice and mash the avocado flesh, leaving a few small chunks. (The Daily Reflector)
Coleus - Jewels of the Garden Jul 1, 2008
Black Magic has dark purple leaves with edges of bright avocado green ... Inky Fingers leaves have finger like form with dark purple centers and avocado green on the edges. (Suite101.com)
Food pairings: Working for or against you? Jul 1, 2008
Combining tomatoes and avocado creates a super food with more lycopene ... DO mix avocado and tomato ... Eat some avocado at the same time and you've got a super super food -- the fat in the avocado helps the body absorb seven times more lycopene. (CNN -- Health)
Summer deals for fine dining Jun 29, 2008
Selections include grilled summer squashes with heirloom tomato salsa, prosciutto rosette with summer peach carpaccio and butter lettuce with avocado and grapefruit. Enjoy your meal - and the restaurant's stunning views - for $35. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The eating marathon Jun 27, 2008
The next dish, the Pan-fried Prawns set on Avocado and Laksa Vegetables create a delicate taste explosion, perhaps it was the cold avo set against the warm prawns that was the catalyst. I can't complain about the choice of wine either 'Hussy's Vlei' Sauvignon Blanc 2007. (iAfrica.com)
Patriotic pallette of red, white, blue makes great display Jun 26, 2008
Neat boxwood hedges and mature pine and avocado trees were put to work in 1994, when she planned a wedding reception for her son. She hasn't stopped adorning the area around the hedges and trees with color ever since. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Summer pasta salad has light, fresh, Mediterranean twist Jun 25, 2008
If serving immediately, add a fresh, chopped up avocado, it makes a nice addition to this salad. Lemon Vinaigrette. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Dynamic Duos For Better Nutriion Jun 24, 2008
This tomato and avocado salad with olive oil combines cancer fighting fat and carotenoids ... Healthy fats can be found in avocado, walnuts and olive oil ... Pairing suggestions: - Tomato and avocado salad with olive oil - Cubed cantaloupe with crushed walnuts and yogurt - Red and yellow peppers, tomato with olive oil and vinegar. (CBS News -- US)
Sushi Eye in Motion, 3 stars Jun 20, 2008
That includes the fetching Rocky Roll ($14), put together with yellowtail, tuna, salmon, avocado and unagi, all glazed with unagi sauce. Meanwhile, think of tako kaarage ($7) as octopus McNuggets, deep-fried pellets that are crunchy on the outside, a bit chewy on the inside. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Try chicken salad with out-of-this-world flavor Jun 18, 2008
So is a good helping of avocado, the rich source of the salad's appeal and its calories. An avocado has some 370 calories; one tablespoon of mashed avocado has 50 calories ... Of course, avocados have the nutritional and flavor advantage. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Vegetarian Fast Food Guide Jun 18, 2008
Gourmet sub shops (Quizno s) have a single vegetarian sub on the menu, though at least it contains avocado and fresh veggies. Not exciting, but passable. (Suite101.com)
New owners say market is their 'dream come true' Jun 18, 2008
Some of the newer items include Heather's Turkey Lasagna; Grilled Chicken Breasts with Avocado, Papaya, Red Pepper and Jicama Salsa; Atlantic Grilled Salmon with Balsamic Glaze; Pork Tenderloin with Mango s Sauce; New Red Potato Salad with White Wine Vinaigrette; Roasted Fresh Seasonal Vegetables; Black Bottom Cupcakes filled with low-fat cream cheese; All Natural Peanut Butter Cookies; Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes; and Summer Fruit Tarts. The market also is introducing its own new line of Hors d'... (The Daily Reflector)
Migraine Triggers And Fighters Jun 17, 2008
Found in: aged cheese, wine, chocolate, smoked, cured or pickled meat, processed meats, tofu, some fruits and vegetables such as eggplant, avocado, bananas and raspberries. Food Additives: Nitrites, MSG. (CBS News -- Early Show)
LETTERS: NCT, June 11, 2008 Jun 12, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Inept Congress does nothing constructive. (North County Times)
Cultivating memories: Willys and Betty Peck Jun 12, 2008
What she calls the Reading Treehouse, a place for her grandchildren to read, is built around the remains of an avocado tree. There's also a children's tea garden, complete with two tiny place settings. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Beach beauty: A to-do list for carefree style Jun 11, 2008
Ionescu recommends using puree of cucumber, avocado, apricot or papaya with yogurt, honey and oatmeal as the base of an all-natural mask. If skin is oily, shed add a bit of lemon juice, or if skin is dry, rosewater. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Reader Exchange: Avocado sauce is tops for kabobs, burgers Jun 8, 2008
As I perused said magazines, I came across a number of recipes with avocado as an ingredient and remembered Mary from California s request for ways to use avocado ... The avocado recipes are fairly simple, but they have long lists of ingredients ... 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
* [RESTAURANT REVIEW] New York Sushi (q) Jun 6, 2008
My disappointment, however, was quickly alleviated with the arrival of the eight-piece salmon, which were rolled with avocado and cucumber, and the six-piece shrimp, which came wrapped in thin slices of cooked egg ... The rolls mild yellowtail tuna, velvety avocado and zingy sauce came wrapped in rice and encased in tempura batter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Munch goes to Oh Yeah! Ice Cream & Coffee Co. May 29, 2008
The Sushi Cone, for example, is vanilla ice cream swirled with fresh ginger, smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese. Munch amused Munch-self thinking of combinations for DOOM to try: habanero/Heath bar/hops, perhaps, or maybe anise/lemon peel/Swedish fish. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Vegetarian diets are natural, beneficial May 28, 2008
Serve on a hamburger bun with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and any other condiments of your choice, or over a bed or rice. Serves 2. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Fresno chef out to win sushi title May 28, 2008
Lobster and avocado are wrapped in cucumber, nori and daikon, then topped with baked scallops. The garnish is snow crab, garlic miso, teriyaki glaze and cashew nuts. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Jason Mraz has a recipe for you May 28, 2008
Mraz also owns an avocado farm near San Diego, California. Mraz has a recipe for a "chocomole," a mousse made with avocados ... LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Don't get Jason Mraz talking about his avocado farm. (CNN -- Showbiz)
