Why You Should Slice Your Avocados the ‘Wrong’ Way
Photo: Julia Metkalova (Shutterstock) People will do weird stuff in pursuit of a ripe avocado, like warming them in the oven, or drowning them in dangerous water baths, but an…
‘Butter’ Your Summer Corn With Avocado Skins
This past weekend was replete with backyard barbecues and grilling in the park. While others focused on flambé-ing flag cakes and connecting with family, I remained vigilant for food hacks.…
So, You Cut Into an Unripe Avocado
Photo: Elena Pavlovich (Shutterstock) It’s 7 a.m., and you’re feeling smug about waking up in time to make breakfast. Your dish of choice? Avocado toast. But then, disaster. You slice…
12 Fruit Trees You Can Actually Grow Indoors
Photo: S_Photo (Shutterstock) When we think of farming or gardening for food, we think of the great outdoors. If you want to squeeze a fresh orange or lemon in the…
This Is the Only ‘Fast’ Way to Ripen an Avocado
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) Avocados have a fan club that hates to love them. They taste great, can be sliced, mashed, or blended, and can be used to make everything…
Why You Shouldn’t Store Your Avocados in Water After All
Photo: Sergio Sergo (Shutterstock) TikTok recently discovered a scientific truth about avocados: the green flesh of a cut avocado won’t turn brown overnight if it isn’t exposed to air. Unfortunately,…
The Smartest Way to Keep Avocados Fresh for Up to a Month
Photo: Stephanie Lena Lee (Shutterstock) Buying avocados is always a bit of a crapshoot: They tend to ripen at unpredictable intervals, with that fleeting moment of ripeness coming and going…
5 Healthy And Yummy Avocado Recipes You Need To Try Right Now
There’s a whole bunch of reason why avocados are so popular among fitness freaks. Most protein-based diets usually are incomplete without this wonder fruit. It is rich in fibre, protein,…
Wait, What? Artist Creates Avocado Toast Sculpture Worth USD 3 Million
Love it or hate it, you can’t ignore the fact that avocado toast has become quite popular these days. The simple combination of mashed or sliced avocado on toasted bread…
Store Your Pineapples Upside Down, and Other Surprising Ways to Keep Your Fruit From Spoiling
Photo: Maria Medvedeva (Shutterstock) Though it’d be nice, there’s no one-size-fits-all storage methodology to maximize the freshness of different fruits. Some need to be cloaked in a cocoon of temperate…