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Avocados…they make the world go round

January 12, 2009

Last night at Grammies. The boys on the roof, picking avocados from her tree at dusk. And now, I have about 2 dozen. I'm such a lucky duck.

My Dad told me that I used to eat at least one of these a day. We had 2 avocado tree's. One in the front of the house, one in the back. I actually drove by our old house in Whittier. Wanna see it? The house with the avocado tree's? Okay…
I LOVE this house. I miss this house so much. The picket fence and green trim are new. But last time I was there I noticed they cut down the avocado tree! The horror! Michal, I drove by your old house, too which holds just as many wonderful memories for me. So anyway, I've got avocado's coming out the wazoo. My Dad froze guacamole and it turned out pretty good. I'll have to get online to find some good recipes and definitely puree and freeze some for Kate.
Totally unrelated: new flats and wide leg pants are making me very happy today.

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22 responses to “Avocados…they make the world go round”

Jacy

January 13, 2009

I’m loving the flats and wide-leg pants, too. You have every reason to be happy about those!
Brian’s parents have an avocado orchard, so we always get loaded up with avocados every time we visit. It’s awesome. I get totally spoiled and we have guacamole for days until I’m totally addicted to it. Then it’s so depressing to go to the grocery store and find a single avocado for $2.50! (Just for another idea, avocado is really yummy sliced up on a piece of toast with a fried egg. Probably not the healthiest option, but it’s one of my favorites!)

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Mom

January 13, 2009

It kinda hurts to see the old house. I dreamt about it for years after we moved from there. Such sweet memories …..

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Cherry Tree Lane

January 13, 2009

We have an avocado tree in the back and I had never liked them….until I had unlimited access and then my love affair began. They are the most amazing food…..Enjoy!

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Tammy

January 13, 2009

I have those shoes and love, love,love them!

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Lavender Dreamer

January 13, 2009

Love your shoes and pants….how cute is that! I just got back from FL and brought home a giant avocado and made guacamole! So delish and good for you, too. The house is enchanting!

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Caley

January 13, 2009

Mmm guacamole. My new mexican cookbook suggests using a little ricotta and pomegranate seeds in your guacamole. Just a thought for what to do with those =)

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michal

January 13, 2009

those are the creamiest, best type of avocado, too. we used to have several trees in our old whittier backyard but they have all stopped producing fruit.
that house is the one i always picture when i think of you and your family. it doesn’t matter that it’s been over 20 years since you left it. it’s still your house.

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Maggie

January 13, 2009

You’ve inspired me to pull out my new shoes.

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Libby

January 13, 2009

can’t wait to wear cute shoes again…I’m getting a little tired of wool socks and sorel boots! your’s are adorable!!

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melanie

January 13, 2009

Is one of the guys on the roof (If my silhouette guessing capabilities are serving me well, it’s the one who is NOT Chirs) — anyway, is he wearing snow shoes or something for traction? Or skis for an easy roof dismount?
How lucky to have avocado trees! And your childhood home is so storybookish, I’m in love!

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ammie

January 13, 2009

http://freshcatering.blogspot.com/2007/04/fried-avocados-with-fruit-salsa.html
I’ve never made these but have always wanted to. I love avocados!

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pam

January 13, 2009

Love the house and the flats! My aunt and uncle lived in Whittier and we used to love going there as kids, many many many years ago.

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michal

January 13, 2009

morgan, you know my mom’s house is for sale, right? she took it off the market for the holidays but it is going back on in a few weeks. i know that whittier’s not the same as it used to be, but i think that you and chris should buy it!:) please, it would make me so happy to know the family that lived there. it’s a nice dream, isn’t it?

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Jill

January 13, 2009

Yum-O avocadoes!
and LOVE, LOVE the shoes. New flats always make me happy 🙂
-Jill

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Morgs

January 13, 2009

Michal- I would SO LOVE to buy your Mom’s place- everything about that space is wonderful (and I have always wanted a room/studio/apartment above the garage!) You should link to it here.

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Sara

January 13, 2009

Speaking of your new shoes…which are so CUTE…..how is the ankle? Hope it’s better.

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connie

January 13, 2009

those are weird lookin’ ‘cados. what kind are they?

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jen

January 13, 2009

ooooh, avacados fresh from the tree. we are JEALOUS!! love the flats too 🙂

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Debye

January 13, 2009

I love avocados and wide leg jeans with flats too!
New shoes always make me happy

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Jackie

January 14, 2009

I love your blog and your cute well dressed children. Thanks for sharing!

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Sarah

January 15, 2009

Can you tell me the brand of these shoes. They match a Coach purse I have perfectly. Thanks

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Lindsay

January 26, 2009

Joel makes a GREAT avocado ice-cream…sound wierd? In Brazil they eat avocados sweet. Give it a try, it’s kind of tasty!

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