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From: nelson@avsdS.UUCP
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Subject: Avocados
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Date: Mon, 14-Nov-83 13:25:52 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 14 13:25:52 1983
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The black pebbly kind are the best, and they are Haas avocados.
In the US they principally come from California. At my house they
principally come from the neighbor's tree! (which hangs almost entirely
into my yard!) The larger kind with smooth green skin come from Florida.
As far as I can tell, the main reason they are so tasteless is a much
higher water content. Haas avocados when ripe should feel slightly soft
on the outside, but not mushy - much like pears, it occurs to me.

Here's a good guacamole recipe as I remember it. (Measures are
highly subjective).

3 or 4 ripe avocados
2 medium tomatos peeled and diced
1 medium to large onion chopped
some mashed garlic (optional)

(mash all the above together)
add 1 cup sour cream
add various hot sauces (tabasco, salsa) to taste

Enjoy!	Glenn at Ampex