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…
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…
Buy Avocados Today for Game Day Guac
Photo: Larisa Blinova (Shutterstock) Guacamole is only as good as the avocados you make it with, and much of the fruit’s goodness hinges on its ripeness. If you live in…