Alligator pears don't bite

Shopping for fresh produce in a supermarket can be overwhelming, with an
abundance of items on the shelves from who-knows-where. Harvest time doesn't
start until April or May in the farms around New York so we rely on produce that
has travelled many miles from other states or countries.

Locally grown fruits like apples and pears are wonderful but Avocados for example
which are a good source of nutrients, very high in protein, are shipped all the way
from California or Mexico.

Despite this drawback, the taste of the 'alligator pear' will nevertheless be like a
gem on your taste buds. So instead of settling for some processed fatty spread,
why not make your own guacamole? This super quick recipe will be done before
you know it. Leaving out tomatoes, garlic, onions and whatever else there is in the
standard recipe, I didn't know what to expect until...voila! A nutty, delicious,
nutritious mashed up greenness- ready to eat!

The Guacamole
2 ripe avocados (it gives to the touch and does not have brown spots in the flesh)
1/2 lemon or lime juice (to your desired taste)
dash of Himalayan salt (or a very good sea salt)
pepper
1- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork or a potato masher until
smooth. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. 
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If you are not a fan of savory, why not make a smoothie instead? Here is a recipe
I grew up with, which I have tweaked a little for this blog.

Avocado Smoothie
1 ripe avocado
1/2 almond milk
1/4 filtered water
agave syrup (brown rice or maple syrup)
dash of cinnamon

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If the consistency is too
thick, add a bit more almond milk or water.

Avocados are full of vitamin A, D, E plus 14 minerals especially iron and copper.
It contains folate, an important nutrient for heart disorders and helps reduce heart
attacks.  It also contains high monounsaturated fat, 'oleic acid' (also found in
olive oil) helps lower cholesterol and scientists believe it can fight and prevent
breast cancer.