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Is It Safe to Eat the Avocado Seed?

It’s a popular question we’ve received a lot. Here’s our take on eating the avocado seed.

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Is There a Difference Between Small and Large Avocados?

There’s a myth that smaller avocados are not yet mature, have a larger seed, or are…

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How to Cut an Avocado Safely

Cut an avocado in 5 simple steps.

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How to Substitute Avocado for Butter in Desserts

Have you ever considered using avocados as an ingredient for baking or sweet dishes?

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Preventing a Cut Avocado from Oxidizing

Today we’re sharing a few tips to help keep your avocados fresher longer.

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How to Ripen an Avocado Faster

Tips for ripening avocados… FAST!

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Avocado Serving Size Update

New 1/3 Avocado Serving Size and Introducing How to Cut & Peel Video

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Can You Freeze Avocados?

This post is all about freezing avocados so that you can enjoy delicious California Avocado recipes…

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5 Ways to Get More Nutrition in Your Meals with California Avocados

Is your menu in need of a makeover? Do you find breakfast boring? Literally loathe packing…

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How to Cut an Avocado

5 tips to help you cut an avocado without cutting yourself. Here are some easy ways…

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5 Reasons for Men to Enjoy California Avocados

Here are 5 reasons why avocados are the ideal addition to men’s every day eats.

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3 DIY Avocado Beauty Tips & Tricks

Below are three DIY avocado beauty elixirs with printable cards.

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