# Mmmm Avocado. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 3, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738 "2016-05-03T00:36:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2016, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/21 "2016-05-03T23:18:47Z")
[QUOTE=Johnny L.A.;19303167 Mrs. L.A. likes avocado slices on buttered toast with a little salt. [/QUOTE] That’s pretty much my favorite way to enjoy avocado. Doesn’t need anything else. Even the butter may be overkill. ---
**Author:** ![melondeca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@melondeca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melondeca)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/22 "2016-05-04T00:04:53Z")
Mmm, avocado fries ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/23 "2016-05-04T00:13:59Z")
> [@melondeca](#): > > Mmm, avocado fries Had 'em once. I prefer them raw and uncovered. ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/24 "2016-05-04T00:17:46Z")
The very first cat I ever had (as an adult), Odie (named after blues singer/guitarist Otis Rush) LOVED to chase avocado pits. We also had to lock him in the bathroom when we ordered in pizza, or he would’ve eaten the whole thing :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/25 "2016-05-04T00:24:38Z")
> [@Atomic\_Mama](#): > > We also had to lock him in the bathroom when we ordered in pizza, or he would’ve eaten the whole thing :eek: The dreaded pizzawort? ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/26 "2016-05-04T00:26:08Z")
Cut 'em in half and eat with a spoon, after sprinkling with salt and pepper. Either lime or lemon juice works just fine. I like them for breakfast, but they’re pretty expensive up here in Canada. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/27 "2016-05-04T01:23:43Z")
I have to respectfully disagree with all those calling for additives like salt, pepper, lime, lemon, mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, soy sauce, wasabi, or ketchup. To me, an avocado is perfect as is. ---
**Author:** ![tenacious\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@tenacious\_j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tenacious_j)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/28 "2016-05-04T02:23:38Z")
Might I inquire as to the best method for saving the other half for tomorrow? I have tried wrapping tightly in saran wrap with and without the pit, with little success. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/29 "2016-05-04T02:38:49Z")
> [@tenacious\_j](#): > > Might I inquire as to the best method for saving the other half for tomorrow? > I have tried wrapping tightly in saran wrap with and without the pit, with little success. If you’re worried about the brown color then don’t. It doesn’t alter the taste of the avocado. In a blind taste test, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/30 "2016-05-04T04:06:09Z")
> [@tenacious\_j](#): > > Might I inquire as to the best method for saving the other half for tomorrow? For me, storing half an avocado is like storing half a beer or half an ice cream sandwich or half a cheeseburger. It’s an issue that’s never arisen. ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/31 "2016-05-04T09:33:32Z")
> [@Grrr](#): > > If you’re worried about the brown color then don’t. It doesn’t alter the taste of the avocado. > > In a blind taste test, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Plus, overnight the brown will only go a thin layer down. Just scrape off the surface, and it’s good and green if that’s what you want. ---
**Author:** ![Wednesday\_Evening](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b2d939/32.png) [@Wednesday\_Evening](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wednesday_Evening)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/32 "2016-05-04T16:46:25Z")
I didn’t learn this until fairly recently, so I’m sharing in case it is news to others: Whole ripe avocados keep for several days in the fridge. So no more worrying about ripe avocados going bad - if you are not ready to eat them yet transfer them to the fridge when ripe and eat whenever. Works like a charm! I like my guac with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a splash of fresh Meyer lemon juice. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/33 "2016-05-04T17:17:30Z")
I do tacos in the morning – corn tortillas, refried beans, salsa, and an egg. Recently I’ve been subbing avocado for the egg (having both makes the tacos too full) – and it’s fantastic. Much, much tastier! I find myself looking forward to breakfast, when before it was kind of just a chore. ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/34 "2016-05-04T18:50:48Z")
A grilled mozzarella cheese, avocado, tomato and bacon sandwich is a piece of heaven. Multi-grain bread works best ---
**Author:** ![christhewriter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df788c/32.png) [@christhewriter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/christhewriter)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/35 "2016-05-04T18:58:14Z")
There are 2 kind of people in this world: avocado lovers or avocado haters jajaja 😛 Im a lover one ❤ [![](https://rlv.zcache.com/funny_avocado_lover_kitchen_towels-r084d83500dc0417198daeaa20d882d35_2c81h_8byvr_324.jpg) ](https://rlv.zcache.com/funny_avocado_lover_kitchen_towels-r084d83500dc0417198daeaa20d882d35_2c81h_8byvr_324.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![BeeGee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5a626/32.png) [@BeeGee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeeGee)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/36 "2016-05-04T19:42:58Z")
> [@purplehearingaid](#): > > I am waiting for an avocado to get ripe, they’re hard as rock when you buy them . I have it in a bowl with some bananas but I should had put them in a paper bag to ripen the avocado faster. :smack: > [How to Ripen an Avocado Overnight](http://www.wikihow.com/Ripen-an-Avocado) this tell how to ripen avocado faster That article is partially correct. Ethylene gas will ripe fruit. I used to order food for the dorms at the University of Texas. Occasionally, we’d have to send back some bananas to be gassed. If bananas are too green, most produce companies will stick them in a chamber which they pump full of ethylene to ripen them up. If you want to ripen a tomato, banana, or avocado, put it in a paper bag with a pear or apple. Those two fruits are the big ethylene gas producers. Not bananas. Likewise, if you’ve got berries that you don’t want to go bad quickly, make sure they’re far away from your apples and pears. ---
**Author:** ![August\_West](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/august_west/32/18069_2.png) [@August\_West](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/August_West)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/37 "2016-05-04T20:28:11Z")
I just got back from Mexico City, where I was introduced to chicharrones con guacamole. I may never use corn chips again! Cut in half and dusted with sea salt and chile powder is pretty good, too. ---
**Author:** ![tenacious\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@tenacious\_j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tenacious_j)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/38 "2016-05-05T00:28:53Z")
thanks for the tips. I will disregard the brown next time I save one. A whole avocado is a lot for one person with the rest of dinner (IMHO, I know some of you disagree) and Mr. J is still working on the avocado love. He’ll get there. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2016, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/39 "2016-05-05T06:03:59Z")
Thanks to this thread, I just bought four avocados and a tub of guacamole. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Angel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d26b3c/32.png) [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738/40 "2016-05-06T01:48:38Z")
So, here’s a question. What would you do if you had avocados and sour cream and wanted to make a nice topping for a baked potato? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-avocado/753738.md?page=3)