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trof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:13 PM
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Alton on Avocados.
A-Mazing.
The leaf of the avocado tree produces an enzyme that does not allow the fruit to ripen.
They only ripen after they're picked.
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:14 PM
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1. Is that the episode where he makes avocado frosting?
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trof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:15 PM
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2. Don't know yet. Guacamole is next.
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:17 PM
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4. No
I think that is a different ep.
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trof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:17 PM
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3. They ripen faster in a paper bag that 'breathes'.
I knew that.

They will not ripen in a plastic bag.
They'll just rot.

I didn't know that.
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Xipe Totec Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:22 PM
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5. Amazing Avocado Fact #2
The word avocado comes from the Spanish word Aguacate, which comes form the Aztec (Nahuatl) word Ahuacatl, which has two meanings.

It means the avocado fruit, of course, but it also means testicle....

:hide:

You see, the avocado fruit, when ripe, resembles the.... uh,... you know...














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