Avocado

The avocado was discovered by the Aztecs around 500 BC. In fact, Mexico accounts for about 80% of the avocado distribution in the U.S., according… Read More »Who Discovered Avocado?

In 1999, food writer Nigel Slater published a recipe for an avocado “bruschetta” in The Guardian. The journalist and editor Lauren Oyler credited Cafe Gitane… Read More »What Is Avocado On Toast Called?

The Spanish heard the Aztec word and thought it sounded like their word ‘avocado’ (lawyer) and simply called it that. Spanish slang for testicles is… Read More »Is Avocado A Spanish Word For Egg?

The pairs of avocados not only translate to “ahacatl,” but can be a symbol for love. A pair of avocados represents each person in a… Read More »What Does Avocado Mean In Love?

Cubans tend to use Florida avocados, which are widely available in the Caribbean; they’re larger and smoother than Hass avocados, stay bright green when ripe… Read More »What Is A Cuban Avocado?

Florida Hass is a Mexican type avocado, and was selected from California Hass avocado seed planted on the west coast of Florida. Medium sized green… Read More »What Is A Florida Hass Avocado?

Legend has it that an early English description of “avocado” called it the “avogado pear,” leading to the misunderstanding of “alligator pear.” The fact that… Read More »Why Is Avocado Called A Pear?

Kahalu’u is a popular Hawaii avocado and is considered by many to be the best-flavored variety in the state. The fruit is ripe in the… Read More »What Are Hawaiian Avocados Called?

pears. In Jamaica, avocados are called pears and are sliced and often eaten on the side of a meal like sliced tomatoes. What is pear… Read More »What Is Avocado Called In Jamaica?

The avocado is not native to the islands, consequently it has no Amerindian name. It is known locally as “zaboca”, which is a transposition of… Read More »Why Is Avocado Called Zaboca?