January 4, 2017
by Mimi Holtz
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It’s that time of year when Fuerte avocados are perfectly ripe and full of flavor. Pear-shaped with a thinner skin than Hass avocados, Fuertes have a unique nutty flavor, and if you have enjoyed a Fuerte avocado you are … Continue reading
February 18, 2016
by Mimi Holtz
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I was thinking about our dating days this week, after our 35th Valentine’s Day together. We used to go out to Bob’s Big Boy when we were dating, and one of our favorite meals was the Patty Melt. The nice thing … Continue reading
January 24, 2016
by Mimi Holtz
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We were thrilled to get 3 inches of rain earlier this month, and equally thrilled to be able to take a week off from irrigating the avocado groves to do some local touring with friends who were visiting us from Vermont. … Continue reading
January 2, 2016
by Mimi Holtz
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Happy New Year! Happy New Year! I want to send my sincere wishes for happy blessings to come your way in 2016! Today I’m sharing some of my holiday favorites, because I wasn’t able to do much posting … Continue reading
October 26, 2015
by Mimi Holtz
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I just came in from checking out our Fuerte avocado trees. It’s almost time to pick the biggest avocados! This variety is rarely found outside of California anymore, but they are among the best tasting avocados in my opinion.
