Have An Avocado!

Until this morning, I would have told you that my very most favorite food was peas. I loooove peas! But then this morning, my Mommy gave me the most wonderful fruit. And while I still need to think about it some more, I think peas may need to step aside for the amazing avocado. Avocado is soooo yummy! I wanted more and more, but Mommy wouldn't give me thirds because she was afraid I would throw up. And not only is it super tasty, she said it is so very good for me, too. There are lots and lots of good fats, and vitamins and minerals - I don't know about fats and mineral, but trust me, it doesn't taste anything at all like vitamins! I was pretty unhappy at the beginning because she made me wait so long for it while she mashed it all up, but in the end, I was really happy she did.

Not since the second day of peas (you may recall that the first did not go over so well at all) have we had such a positive reaction to a food. You can tell he is his father's son. I won't touch peas, avocado, or most green things in general. He seems to prefer them! And they were super-simple to whip up (although, it did seem like it took an eternity with Jack growing increasingly more impatient in the background.)




Avocado


Ingredients:


2 ripe Hass avocados (dark green and bumpy fruit that give to gentle pressure)


5 oz breastmilk (or other thinning liquid)




Directions:


1. Cut the avocado in half, use your knife to pull out the pit (like they do on the food network!), and then scoop out the meat. Cut it into large chunks and put it in the blender.


2. Add the breastmilk and puree.


3. If your baby isn't sensitive to citrus, add 1 T lemon juice per 2 avocado. As it is, Jack and I are exploring alternative methods of dealing with oxidation. Avocado, like banana, will turn brown if you're not careful. But also like banana, its ok to eat if it does. It just doesn't look very appetizing.

4. Freeze excess in covered trays. I got about 14 oz out of 2 avocado.