Thanks so much to everyone who suggested that I shouldn't refrigerate
avocadoes. I've learnt a lot about this fruit! I'm still surprised, though,
that there aren't more recipes for it, especially involving "cooking".
Still, I do love it as it is.

Angela

"Fred" > wrote in message
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> I created a bunch of controversy last time I made this suggestion but I'll
> make it again. Refrigerating avocado speeds up the blackening process.
If
> you keep your avocados at room temperature until they feel right you'll
have
> them right every time. By the way, avocados are a pantry item at our
house.
> We always have them in stock, have for 30 years and they are never ever
> refrigerated. I have consistently had longer life from avocados at room
> temperature than refrigerated.
>
> I realize you don't believe me. Just check with your grocer or avocado
> producer. Take care.
>
> Fred
> The Good Gourmet
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