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will keep the avocados happy!” He then
proceeded to squish the shiny seed into
the clean flesh of the first avocados that
we had placed into the giant bowl.
“Really?” I questioned.
“Sí,” he responded like a professor and
the chemist that he had been before
taking up cooking.
Each time I cut into an avocado, I can
hear Miguel’s voice in my memory,
reminding me to keep the avocados
I knew this guy was a magician in the happy with their seeds. Over the years
kitchen but what he shared with me that I have been amazed at how long my
day continues to mystify me. He had asked guacamole can last in the fridge using
me to help him cut and prep the avocados. this trick, though I usually gobble it up
Dutifully, I set to work slicing the first one I rather quickly.
grabbed from the pile and twisted it open.
I then scooped the flesh out of the first half
and placed it into the large mixing bowl
on the counter. Next, I removed the seed
by determinedly tapping the blade of my
knife into it and gently twisting to release
it, as I had seen Miguel do many times. I
was about to chuck the seed into the trash
when he reached out and grabbed my wrist
to stop me.
My favorite way to enjoy an avocado is
“Don’t!” he cried out. closer to naked. I slice it open, squeeze
the juice of a lime into the concavities
“What?” I puzzled. left by the sacred seed, and then coat
the surface with a generous dusting of
Miguel snatched the seed from my hand sea salt and a little chopped cilantro.
and admired it like a precious gemstone. It wasn’t until two days ago that I
Wagging it in front of my nose he discovered my most recent trick for the
schooled me and said smugly, “The seeds silken seed of this delicious fruit.
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