Monday, August 27, 2012

How to Butcher an Avocado

Here are some knife skills you can practice this weekend. 

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Cut avocado in half by slicing length-wise all around the pit. Twist the two halves apart; the pit will remain embedded in one half.
 
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Carefully (but firmly) strike the heel of your knife into the pit; twist knife to dislodge pit. Use your thumb to push the pit off the knife blade.

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Using the tip of the knife (careful!), make a crosshatch pattern in the flesh of each half. Cut all the way through the fruit but not through the skin.
 
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Scoop out the diced flesh with a spoon. If not using immediately, toss with lemon or lime juice (or even water) to prevent browning.

Source: Bon Appetit

Bad, Bad Commercial.....

http://youtu.be/AwLwnBR3vHI

Quizno's has had some terrible commercials in the past, but this one made me laugh out loud!  What do you think?  How does this commercial help (or hurt) their business?

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Summer Picks

Here are some great recipes that my family has enjoyed this summer.  Try them out for your family and friends!


Cajun Chicken Pasta

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/cajun-chicken-pasta/






















Easy Lemon Cream Cake

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=336868




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