Avocado shortage? Not in our house. Avocado in the form of guacamole is one snack food I have no problem offering my 14-year-old daughter on a regular basis. Avocados are full of healthy fat (monounsaturated) as well as an abundance of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Avocados will keep you regular. Plus, guacamole gives us a […]
Salmon salad with avocado. Preparation time: 10 minutes This is a high protein meal, starting with a 7.5-ounce can of Alaska salmon mixed with diced onion, capers and mayonnaise. One can is enough to make two hefty, man-sized portions. Slice 1/2 ripe avocado into wedges and peel. It requires no dressing. It is perfectly delicious […]
Where did the people of Mexico learn to speak Spanish? The answer is simple enough: the Spanish conquistadors who invaded and subdued Mexico hundreds of years ago. But the question points up the fact that there were people living in what we now call Mexico long before the Europeans arrived. Whether Olmec or Aztec or […]
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