Avocado

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07-10-2010, 07:55 PM
Boleslav

Avocado

So I'm in the supermarket, groping away at the avocados to try to find one that's ready to use without being too old, y'know. As you do.

Anyway, it was really frustrating. I ended up talking to the produce manager and suggesting that he change the way he places avocados in the store. Basically I suggested that they have a section for avocados that are ready to use, and a section for avocados that will be ready in a few days' time. I mean, that's how they organize their banana section.

The produce manager fixes me with a steely gaze and replies "we find people like to buy avocados of all different ripeness".

So here is my question - do you eat underripe or overripe avocados? Have you ever heard of such a thing? I always assumed avocados were like pork, (good to eat or not) rather than beef (cooked according to taste). Am I wrong?
07-10-2010, 07:59 PM
LaoOmologo

Well, here in norway we don't get this problem mate.

And in Soviet Russia the manager is frustrated on you because of it
07-10-2010, 08:00 PM
powerwolf

wtf? are you trying to tell us something boleslav

and what is a avocado
07-10-2010, 08:00 PM
LaoOmologo

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Originally Posted by powerwolf

wtf? are you trying to tell us something boleslav

Read it. He wonder what type of avocado you like.
07-10-2010, 08:02 PM
Professor X

I voted for "whats an avocado" but now I know thanks to Google :)
07-10-2010, 08:02 PM
powerwolf

i like waffles are they a avocado
07-10-2010, 08:03 PM
Boleslav

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Originally Posted by powerwolf

what is a avocado

Uhm... it's a fruit about the size and shape of a pear, but it has a black skin and lots of green flesh inside which is buttery and tasty and can be used to make guacamole.
07-10-2010, 08:03 PM
Professor X

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Originally Posted by powerwolf

i like waffles are they a avocado

No but waffles with avocado would be a horrific breakfast.
07-10-2010, 08:05 PM
powerwolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleslav

Uhm... it's a fruit about the size and shape of a pear, but it has a black skin and lots of green flesh inside which is buttery and tasty and can be used to make guacamole.

now you made me hungry shame the supermarket is closed =/
but now i know what a one is
07-10-2010, 08:05 PM
FoxyBunny

Where I live, ripe avocados are unheard of. They simply are not available. Same with pears for some reason. The simple answer is to buy a few underripe ones and drop them in a paper bag and leave them on the kitchen counter for 24-48 hours. Voila...ripe!

It just requires a bit of pre-planning on your menus.
07-10-2010, 08:06 PM
LaoOmologo

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Originally Posted by Professor X

No but waffles with avocado would be a horrific breakfast.

Have you tasted it? I know I have :) Mmmmm
07-10-2010, 08:07 PM
Quantum Leap

LOL at the randomness of the topic!

I used to look at avocados suspiciously. You know, like they're from Mars? (And the greenish-with-a-hint-of-brown color doesn't help too.) Eventually someone forced avocado fruit shake down my throat and found it's actually good.

I dunno about that sectioning them according to ripeness; you can tell it by the peel's color anyway. (But maybe I just don't care much for such things since I don't do my own grocery shopping much? :p)

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do you eat underripe or overripe avocados?

Underripe avocados: no. It's hard right?
Overripe: no. Too icky.

Go for just right. :3
07-10-2010, 08:08 PM
Professor X

Boleslav your a sick man lol ;) I know what your trying to imply here with your so-called avocados :rofl: Jokes of course
07-10-2010, 08:09 PM
LaoOmologo

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Originally Posted by Professor X

Boleslav your a sick man lol ;) I know what your trying to imply here with your so-called avocados :rofl:

Uhm... what ? PM it to me?
07-10-2010, 08:19 PM
Rodri

Supermarket chains buy in bulk and handle their produce in bulk. That is why they prefer to buy fruit that is still very firm as it is less likely to be damaged in transport and handling.
I am old enough to remember a time when a greengrocer would select the produce at the market and advise their customers upon when the fruit would be ready to eat and how to take care of it.

I have some expertise in fruit and vegetables. To ripen avocado's place them in a fruit bowl with some bananas. To ripen pears you need to chill them for a short period ( 1 or 2 days) and then leave them to ripen at room temperature. Never store tomatoes in the refrigerator as it alters the taste and never choose citrus fruit that is picked green (unripe) as it will never ripen properly, no matter how it is treated.

I like my avocado to be just on the turn, that is still firm but just starting to soften. I like avocado on hot buttered toast with salt, cracked black pepper, tasty mature cheese and tomato.
07-10-2010, 08:21 PM
.BEER.

Its fruit right?
07-10-2010, 08:22 PM
Professor X

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodri

Supermarket chains buy in bulk and handle their produce in bulk.
I am old enough to remember a time when a greengrocer would select the produce at the market and advise their customers upon when the fruit would be ready to eat and how to take care of it.

I have some expertise in fruit and vegetables. To ripen avocado's place them in a fruit bowl with some bananas. To ripen pears you need to chill them for a short period ( 1 or 2 days) and then leave them to ripen at room temperature. Never store tomatoes in the refrigerator as it alters the taste and never choose citrus fruit that is picked green (unripe) as it will never ripen properly, no matter how it is treated.

I like my avocado to be just on the turn, that is still firm but just starting to soften.

Just for LaoOmologo to make you laugh - THATS WHAT SEH SAID (I think you will know what I mean).
07-10-2010, 08:24 PM
LaoOmologo

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Originally Posted by Professor X

Just for LaoOmologo to make you laugh - THATS WHAT SEH SAID (I think you will know what I mean).

WOAAAAAAH!!!!!!! YOU CRAZY M..... Isn't that Wildor's job? Being an old dirty mod? I thought so, you know.
07-10-2010, 08:25 PM
Rodri

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Originally Posted by .BEER.

Its fruit right?

Avocado is a type of pear but it is not sweet in taste.
07-10-2010, 08:26 PM
Professor X

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Originally Posted by LaoOmologo

WOAAAAAAH!!!!!!! YOU CRAZY M..... Isn't that Wildor's job? Being an old dirty mod? I thought so, you know.

lol I'll fill his spot 'till he gets here, kay?
07-10-2010, 08:27 PM
LaoOmologo

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Originally Posted by Professor X

lol I'll fill his spot 'till he gets here, kay?

M'kay, good luck.
07-10-2010, 08:38 PM
gottibabe1

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Originally Posted by Professor X

Boleslav your a sick man lol ;) I know what your trying to imply here with your so-called avocados :rofl: Jokes of course

Thats the first thing that went to my mind when reading it -_-
07-10-2010, 08:41 PM
Professor X

Okay so just to clear up, this was or it wasn't an innuendo thread?
07-10-2010, 08:43 PM
.BEER.

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Originally Posted by Rodri

Avocado is a type of pear but it is not sweet in taste.

Oh damn mum told me im not that smart :duh:
07-10-2010, 08:44 PM
ktp

Um, not sure, but he did lead off with "groping" the 'cados.
07-10-2010, 09:06 PM
Boleslav

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Originally Posted by Professor X

Okay so just to clear up, this was or it wasn't an innuendo thread?

I think the most honest answer would be that it wasn't until you made it one.
07-10-2010, 09:08 PM
Professor X

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Originally Posted by Boleslav

I think the most honest answer would be that it wasn't until you made it one.

:oops: No I didn't.
07-10-2010, 09:14 PM
Asmo

Thread closed: No more produce debates:rofl: