"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> Cub stores have a 2# bag of avocadoes for $4.88 this week. Eight
> avocadoes, averaging 4 ounces each. I am finding small pits with
> substantial flesh >
> HWSRN doesn't like them; I can eat one while standing at the sink with a
> spoon. From this batch I've put one into my salad and mashed another
> with a little onion powder and s&p and smeared it on toast (homemade,
> no-knead 'artisan' bread '-)
>
> About ripening them. . . .these little guys haven't been completely ripe
> when purchased. I have one bag on the counter right now that I'll be
> eating in the next few days. If I bought a bag (assuming the little
> guys are still underripe when I do) on Saturday of this week, can I
> stick the bag in the fridge to stunt the ripening until mid-week next
> week and then take it to the counter to ripen? Or doesn't that work?
> DD, WhatshisnamehisnameisJamie, and the BRG are coming down next weekend
> and I'm thinking we might enjoy some guacamole and chips when they're
> here. You know more about this than I do. Is that a practical idea or
> not? Can I store the ripened ones in the fridge for --- how long before
> use?
>
> This turned out to be longer than I'd thought it would be. :-/
>
> How do you like to eat yours? I've never done anything exotic with them
> (soup, ice cream > you do with them when they're in house. TIA.
> --
> -Barb

Barb,

I was just talking about this in that other avocado thread I know I'm not Paul,
but thought I'd throw my two cents in none the less :P

The short answer is, yes, you can stunt the ripening in the fridge as long as you've
not cut them yet. They will continue to ripen, but much slower. This will, however,
have some effect on flavor. Depending on the length of time they're in there, it can
be negligible or it can be significant. If it were me, I'd use the ones I have now
and get more when the company came ;-)

As to eating them, I like them for guac (obviously), and diced in salsa and salads.
My husband eats them with a little lime or lemon juice and some salt. I also use them
on his sandwiches in place of mayo...much healthier!

When we were at the avocado festival, I tried avocado ice cream. Kind of reminded me
of a reallllly rich green tea ice cream. Odd stuff.

Oh, I almost forgot...they're good in tortilla soup too! A little help for the spicy
broth

kimberly