Dreams...

If you want to achieve your dreams, you must follow them, and the best way to follow them is not to think about wanting to be very rich, but to think about doing something that you really want to do.
~Jackie Collins, author

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Lima Bean Respect Day

Seriously folks.

Today is a national holiday. You better show your local lima bean some respect!

"A" is for Avocado

We humans have enjoyed a long love affair with the avocado. The first first known evidence of avocado consumption dates back to about 7,000 to 10,000 BC: archeologists found avocado pits in caves, indicating early cultivation.

Guacamole. That's how I like to consume avocados. Everybody has their favorite guacamole recipe, but mine is very simple. I don't want to cover the silky flavor of a good avocado.

First, pick a fine-looking avocado. The skin should be unblemished. The avocado should feel heavy and slightly soft to the touch. Florida avocados will be green with a yellow undertone and California Hass will be purple-black in color.

Scoop out the pit and mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork. Mix with a kosher salt, a tablespoon of salsa, and a teaspoon of lime juice for flavor and to prevent discoloration.

Pair with your favorite brand of tortilla chips or spread it on a turkey sandwich. I guarantee the bowl will be licked clean!

Pasadena Farmers' Market

Come say hello! I will be there 8 to noon.

Happy weekend everyone.

"A" is for Asparagus

Native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa, Asparagus is a delectable vegetable found worldwide in all types of cuisine.

My favorite way to prepare the spearlike vegetable: drizzle with a little olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, a helping of Kosher salt, and a dash of pepper. Then place the spearks on the barbeque! Make sure you used enough olive oil so they don't stick. Delicious, and done in minutes.

Other fun asparagus facts:

* Purple asparagus originated in Italy and is higher in sugar, lower in fiber, than its green cousins.

* Peru exports more asparagus than any other country in the world.

* Asparagus is dense with folic acid as well as potassium, fiber, thiamin, and vitamins A, C, and B6.

* The asparagus is a member of the lily family.

* When choosing your asparagus, look for straight, green, firm stalks with tips that are closed and either green or purple.