3 Ways To Make Your Own Avocado Oil

Taylor A Ritz Avocado oil is an oil extracted from ripe avocados. You can use it like vegetable or olive oil for cooking, frying, recipes, and other DIY hacks. Avocado oil purchased in the store can be quite expensive, so it’s much more cost-effective to make your own at home. It’s also a pretty simple …

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The Ultimate Summer Dinner: Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Recipe

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Taylor A Ritz Nothing says summer like charred corn, cilantro, and spicy shrimp. If you’re trying to eat healthier this summer, consider a recipe that includes all of the above, plus some super-healthy noodles made out of vegetables. Ingredients:1 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil Kernels from 1 medium ear of corn ¼ tsp paprika …

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Scrap Gardening: Turning Food Scraps Into New Plants

Turning Food Scraps Into New Plants

Taylor A Ritz Many gardeners have windowsills full of experiments. You might have a cutting to propagate a favorite plant or a piece of fruit or vegetable you hope will take root. In this article, we will discuss the various food scraps you can use to grow new plants.  Avocado We’ve spoken in other articles …

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How the Pandemic Changed the Way We Eat

How to choose the right avocado

Taylor A Ritz The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world. Many countries effectively ground to a stop as residents were instructed to shelter in their homes. The pandemic has changed the world in ways we never imagined. One of those visible changes has been the way we eat.  Food Trends During Coronavirus If we were …

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Best Avocado Recipes For Large Gatherings: Guacamole (Part 3)

Taylor A Ritz While we may not be able to gather right now, summer is quickly coming upon us and with it, the possibility that we might be able to come together once again. Avocados are seemingly worth their weight in gold. Using avocados in a recipe intended for a large group can be tricky, …

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Stuffed Avocados: Dessert Edition

Taylor A Ritz Whether you’re voluntarily quarantined or surviving a shelter in place order, these are trying times. One way to pass all this newfound free time at home is eating. If you’re going to spend a lot of time eating, you might as well try something new. While stuffed avocados are a common treat, …

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Which avocado seed should you use to grow your own tree?

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Taylor Ritz Avocados are semi-tropical fruits, and as a result, the trees have distinctly different blossoms than other kinds of fruit trees. Avocado flower buds have two types, and the blossoms open and close for pollination in a unique way. What Makes Blossoms on Avocado Trees Unusual? Avocado trees are capable of producing millions of …

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Grilling Shrimp and Avocados For Memorial Day

grilled avocado shrimps

Taylor A Ritz It is Memorial Day folks. You know what that means: grilling season is upon us. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a total grilling newbie, if you’re planning on grilling out this Memorial Day weekend, look to expand your horizons. Sure you will probably grill hot dogs, hamburgers, maybe even ribs or …

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Best Avocado Recipes For Large Gatherings: Avocado Salsa (Part 2)

Black Beans and Avocado Salsa

Taylor A RitzAvocados are seemingly worth their weight in gold. Using avocados in a recipe intended for a large group can be tricky, as well as expensive. We want you to be prepared for those summer parties, so we brought together the best avocado recipes to use for large gatherings. Read on for recipes for …

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How To Shop At The Grocery Store During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Taylor A Ritz Life looks a lot different these days. With the CDC’s recommendations concerning social distancing and self-quarantining, a lot of us are left unsure of what activities are still safe. While we want to remain home as much as possible, there are some errands that are vital and must still be undertaken no …

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