Here is another quick, easy and practical post to add to your kitchen skill toolbox.

Avocado

I love Avocado; everyone should love them.

They are fantastic and green!

They are perfect for dips, smoothies and salads.

Everyone knows it

Probably the most recognisable fruit and by far the most versatile. You can find it in guacamole, salsas, brownies, cookies, smoothies and salads. The perfect avocado is a little food gift that I find great joy is opening. Knowing how to liberate the beautiful flesh from the stone and skin is now always an easy job. That is why I have put together a quick guide on how to work with avocado and how to make something pretty out of it too. 

Preparing avocados is easy once you know how.

Take a medium-large knife and cut the avocado in half. The easiest way is to roll the avocado around the blade to get a clean cut in half

Twist the two halves to separate them

Take the half with the stone in it and place it on a countertop.

Take a knife and tap it in the bottom of the stone.

Take a tablespoon and run it around the inside of the skin to remove the avocado.

To stop the avocado from going brown, you just need to sprinkle some lemon juice or a dash of vinegar.

Something fancy

Avocado roses are so elegant looking and surprisingly easy to create. If you want to add a special touch to your breakfast for salad, an avocado rose is a way to go.

Place the avocado half on the board, so the length of the fruit is horizontal on the board

Using a sharp knife cut thin slices vertically in the fruit, you want them as close together as possible

Using your fingers gently elongate the slices to create a long line out of the slices.

Using your fingers gently elongate the slices to create a long line out of the slices.

Take the smallest end and gently roll them in on themselves.

Continue to roll the slices in to create an avocado circle

Gently push down the top of some slices to form the petals of the rose

Use a knife to lift the rose off the chopping board and place it on top of your salad

Avocado rose