The Ultimate Avocado
October 6, 2011
Just when you thought an avocado couldn’t get any better, BEHOLD! The Reed Avocado.
Think of all the things you love about a regular avocado, and take it to the next level…
- The Reed avocado is the size of a softball, super creamy, smooth, and buttery.
- Not only are Reed avocados difficult to find because their growing season is very short, but finding them organic is almost impossible.
- The Reed avocado stays green on the outside, and it’s ripe when it’s soft to the touch, not when it turns dark.
- The Reed avocado doesn’t brown as quickly as its cousin, the more common Haas avocado.
- Unlike the Haas avocado, the Reed doesn’t need lime juice and cilantro and all those fancy embellishments. The reed stands alone. All you need is a sprinkle of sea salt and a spoon to scoop out its creamy goodness.
If you absolutely must fancy them up, here are a few recipe ideas. But first try them plain – trust us!
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Ooh – thanks for the post – I’d never heard of a Reed before. Interesting!
What a fun photo of a Reed avocado! We grow them on our family farm in San Diego county. You are correct…there’s nothing like a good Reed, and they are only available in the late summer/early fall. We love them sliced on top of a hearty soup!
I’ve never heard of this… I shall try and find myself one.