Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Favourite Things

Happy Tuesday, everyone! It seems my wrangling skills need a bit more work. In the meantime, I have a refreshing treat courtesy of my Philippines-born, California-bred husband to make up for my failings. When he was a kid living in San Diego, his mom would take ripened avocados from a tree in their backyard, mash them up with milk and sugar and serve it as a cool drink. Chris's version involves less chunks, but requires a trip to the grocery store.

Avocado Drink
(serves 2)

1 ripe avocado
3 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar

Combine all three ingredients. Blend in blender till smooth. Pour over ice. (The colder it is, the better it tastes.)

That's it! Consistency will be that of a milk shake. The taste? SO. RIDICULOUSLY. GOOD. And may I suggest...

...serving it out of opendoorstudio's Glass Decanter...

...into 5gardenias' Tall Tumblers...

...whilst wearing 3squares' Avocado Earrings?

Do you have a favorite way of preparing avocados? Please share!

And, while I do have some takers for the coming weeks, I don't yet have anyone lined up to share their Favourite Thing for next week's post. Don't be shy!

Hope your day isn't the pits! --Katie :D

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Have a Favourite Thing you'd like to share with the team? Leave a comment and I'll get in touch or contact me via Etsy and next Tuesday's Favourite Thing could be yours. (It's either that, or I'll hunt you down and wrangle something out of you myself.)


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  1. RebeccaMay 4, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    I've never heard of this kind of "smoothie" before.... wow! Sounds interesting! I make a mean guacamole though! Thanks for sharing the recipe and the gorgeous goodies to go along with it!

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  2. LOVE ART WORKS by KRISTIN LOVEMay 4, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Sounds Fabulously Yummy AND Healthy!! Think I'll go pick up some avocados today and try it...Thanks Katie!! :)

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  3. Sam CMay 4, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    the photos make it seem sooo inviting!!! unfortunately I have a problem with savoury shakes / cold soup. who knows where it comes from, & I adore avocados, so this should be right up my street - maybe I should just bite the bullet & give it a go!!!!
    Oh, & my favourite thing to do with avocado is slice it on nice bread with sliced camembert on top & pop it under the grill before a glug of balsamic vinegar to finish..... truly awesome snack!!!
    thanks for the suggestion Katie! :-)

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  4. Wear Your WildMay 4, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I'll have to try this! My fave way to eat avocadoes besides guacamole, is to cut it in 1/2, dice it up in the shell, sprinkle with hot sauce and dig in.

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  5. Wild Woman JewelryMay 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    oh i love avocados! i only use them in guacamole as well but will have to give this on a try~ thanks! (and such beautiful luxurious creations to enjoy with your recipe as well!)

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