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The Produce Maven: Secrets for For Animal

the Perfectly Ripe Avocado Lovers ...

Now Feed 6 Shelter Dogs and Cats
Irving Swedko and his wife, Beverly, Last year, the United States imported a staggering
are members of Broken Sound Club. two billion pounds of avocados, with 85% hailing from Every Day at No Cost to You ...
He hails from Ottawa, the capital of Mexico. The avocado industry, however, is not without in Less Than a Minute ...with just
Canada, where he spent more than its challenges. Some growers find themselves paying “Click”
50 years in the produce business the Mexican cartel by the acre on a monthly basis for
that included taking a small fruit protection against threats to their valuable crops. Want to feel really good about yourself? If, like
and vegetable retail store and This delicious fruit plays a star role leading up to Super most of us, those TV announcements bring tears
expanding it across the city and into Bowl Sunday. Guacamole and chips have become a staple to your eyes with photos of sad shelter dogs and
other areas to include wholesale, on the game day menu with Americans consuming over cats in small cages, hoping somehow to be brought
food service and importing, bringing trucks of fresh produce 270 million avocados during that time. into loving homes – when you wish over and over
from across the U.S. directly into Ottawa. His experience For those hoping to enjoy the perfect avocado, the again that you could somehow bring joy into their
made him an expert on all things produce-related, from how ripening process is key. Store them on the kitchen counter lives, here is an act of loving kindness that will
to select the perfect melon to the best way to store fruits and until they yield to a soft touch. If only using half at a time, cost you absolutely nothing ... and take less than
veggies. After retiring, Irving and his wife Beverly became a sprinkle of lime or lemon juice followed by a wrap in a minute a day.
snowbirds and have been enjoying life at Broken Sound for plastic ensures the unused portion stays fresh in the fridge Visit the website: www.theanimalrescuesite.
20 seasons. He is the proud father of three daughters and longer. The length of time they stay fresh in the fridge com and click on the words “Click here to feed a
looks forward to family time with his seven grandchildren. depends on how ripe they were when they were cut. A dog or cat.” A “button” will appear on your screen,
Little did Rudolph riper avocado can last three or four days while a less ripe and all you have to do is click on it once. Each
Hass know back in 1926 one can last a week or more. time a person clicks on that button, the website’s
California that his dark For those who can’t wait, there are tricks to speed up sponsors provide bowls of food, free, to feed 6
green, alligator-skinned the ripening process. Wrapping avocados in foil contains dogs and cats.
discovery would become the ethylene gas they produce, or for a faster result placing That’s all there is to it. In only seconds each
a staple, spread on toast, them in an airtight bag with ethylene-rich fruits like apples day, you can see to it that 6 animals are fed. The
blended into smoothies and or bananas works wonders. folks who run the website never bother you with
enjoyed in countless ways As avocados reach their peak the challenge becomes tons of promotional e-mails. You can, if you wish,
around the world. preserving their goodness for as long as possible. Ripe click on a link that sends a daily reminder to you.
Standing tall at an whole avocados can chill in the fridge for about two I did that; the reminder is e-mailed, and that is it.
average of thirty feet, the weeks, but for long-term storage remove the pits and skins No hard-sell follow-ups. And if you realize how
avocado trees bear fruit that is as versatile as it is delicious. and freeze them right for smoothies. Otherwise, taste is good it will make you feel to be able to do at least
Producing around 150 avocados per year, older more somewhat off. something for these poor, loving creatures who are
mature trees can grow to 60 feet yielding 2,000 avocados. A better option is to “cryovac,” and the flavor should there through no fault of their own (some have
These buttery, creamy and nutty treasures have become be retained. Cut in half, remove pit and scoop out. Place been rescued from abusive owners), imagine how
synonymous with healthy eating. avocados on a cookie sheet assuring they don’t touch each even bowls of food will help make the animals feel
Avocados are packed with heart-healthy fats, such as other, and freeze for an hour. Now you’re ready to cryovac, better.
oleic acid, potassium, vitamins B and E–key for preventing refreeze and take out as needed. Please take just seconds a day to lift 6 animals’
heart disease and reducing cholesterol, making them a Enjoy! spirits ... and your own. Thanks.
nutrient-rich addition to any diet.
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