Tips for Making Better Guacamole with Florida Avocados?

Do you love guacamole? Do you make it yourself? If so, then you may be aware of the difference between California and Florida avocados. For some tips on how to best use Florida avocados, check out the question below, and click through for the responses! Q: I recently bought three giant Florida avocados. I had heard about these monster fruit before, but had never tried them, so I thought I'd give 'em a shot. With one, I made guacamole. However, the Florida avocado was more watery, less rich and, unfortunately, made for a dip that could only be described in the same way.  Is there a way to make guacamole using Florida avocados...

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How To Make the Best Iced Coffee

Are you a fan of iced coffee? Whether you just prefer the drink cold or like having it ready to grab and go, iced coffee can be a great way to start the day. Making quality iced coffee can be less than simple though, so check out "How To Make the Best Iced Coffee" below to improve your little pick-me-up! What You Need Ingredients 1/3 cup whole coffee beans1 1/2 cups cold water, preferably filteredIce, to tasteMilk, to tasteSweeteners such as flavored syrups, caramel, or melted chocolate, optional EquipmentCoffee grinderFrench press Instructions Grind the coffee beans: Grind 1/3 cup of coffee beans until they are coarse...

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Spanish Tortilla with Roasted Peppers & Stone Fruit and Burrata Salad

We know not every recipe we post works for each person, so here's 4 different recipes to pick from! Check out "Spanish Tortilla with Roasted Peppers & Stone Fruit and Burrata Salad" and find whichever one or ones works for you! Mango coconut popsicles, a salad of peas and shrimp, and burrata with fruit in today's Delicious Links.  Spanish Tortilla with Roasted Peppers and Peas - The Devil's Food Advocate. Stone Fruit and Burrata Salad - The Vintage Mixer. Mango Cardamom and Sweet Coconut Popsicles - A Cozy Kitchen. Spinach, Pea and Shrimp Salad - Foolproof Living.  Original Article Here: ht...

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Morning Recipe: Blackberry Scones from The Big Sur Bakery Cookbook

It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not spend some time making it extra tasty? If blackberries are a favorite of yours, then check out "Morning Recipe: Blackberry Scones from The Big Sur Bakery Cookbook" below! Big Sur Bakery Scones Adapted slightly from The Big Sur Bakery Cookbook by Michelle Wojtowicz, Phillip Wojtowicz, Michael Gilson, and Catherine Price, and published by William Morrow Cookbooks. Makes 2 dozen.  A few notes on the recipe and my changes. The authors are precise about keeping everything very cold. They instruct you to freeze the fruit for a little while before...

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Oceanside to Celebrate 125 Years with Fireworks Show Wednesday

Oceanside will be celebrating quite a milestone tonight, a century and a quarter years, with a wonderful fireworks show. Festivities are already underway, so check out the events later tonight and head over! The anniversary celebration is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. at Civic Center Plaza. There will be music, speeches, proclamations, and enough cake to feed about 1,000 people. On Wednesday, Oceanside will celebrate its 125 years as an incorporated city with music, fireworks and a gigantic cake. The anniversary celebration is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. at Civic Center Plaza. There will be music, speeches, proclamations,...

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