{"id":42617,"date":"2013-03-13T00:03:22","date_gmt":"2013-03-13T08:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/?p=42617"},"modified":"2013-03-13T00:03:22","modified_gmt":"2013-03-13T08:03:22","slug":"in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"In Avocado Heaven Thanks To The California Avocado Commission."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-085\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42745\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42745\" alt=\"Avocados 085\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-085-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-085-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-085-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many thanks to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiaavocado.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">California Avocado Commission<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.missionpro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Produce<\/a> and\u00a0to California Avocado Growers, especially the Pinkertons for one of the best days ever.\u00a0 We LOVE\u00a0Avocados.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-009\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42746\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42746\" alt=\"Avocados 009\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-009-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-009-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-009-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We recently\u00a0traveled to Oxnard for a hands on tour with a California Avocado Grower.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-040\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42748\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42748\" alt=\"Avocados 040\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-040-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-040-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-040-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It&#8217;s a\u00a0special day when you start\u00a0it with an outdoor brunch on a hill.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-055\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42754\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42754\" alt=\"Avocados 055\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-055-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-055-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-055-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">AVOCADOS &#8212; The Star of the day in every way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-075\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42755\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42755\" alt=\"Avocados 075\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-075-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-075-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-075-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We learned about growing techniques from Dan Pinkerton on his farm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-090\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42756\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42756\" alt=\"Avocados 090\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-090-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-090-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-090-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bloggers from all around were invited to experience the <strong>California Avocado Story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-077\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42757\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42757\" alt=\"Avocados 077\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-077-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-077-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-077-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We RSVP&#8217;ed Y-E-S!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-039\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42758\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42758\" alt=\"Avocados 039\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-039-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-039-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-039-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And you can see why\u00a0we were\u00a0glad to experience it all.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-056\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42759\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42759\" alt=\"Avocados 056\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-056-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-056-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-056-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Avocado in EVERYTHING was\u00a0the Menu &#8212; Starting with a Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-061\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42760\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42760\" alt=\"Avocados 061\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-061-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-061-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-061-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bacon Smoked with Avocado Wood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-009-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42763\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42763\" alt=\"Avocados 009\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-0091-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-0091-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-0091-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A very fresh Fruit Salad, including Avocados &#8212; It&#8217;s a Fruit you know, right!?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-022\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42761\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42761\" alt=\"Avocados 022\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-022-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-022-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-022-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Omelettes with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Cheese and sliced Avocados.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-013\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42762\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42762\" alt=\"Avocados 013\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-013-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-013-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-013-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Baby Greens Salad with Avocado.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-020\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42764\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42764\" alt=\"Avocados 020\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-020-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-020-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-020-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Spring Vegetable, Sausage and California Avocado Frittata.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-011\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42765\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42765\" alt=\"Avocados 011\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-011-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-011-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-011-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Warm Bagels with an Avocado Spread.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-007\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42766\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42766\" alt=\"Avocados 007\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-007-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-007-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-007-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Grilled Fajita Potatoes with Avocados.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-019\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42767\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42767\" alt=\"Avocados 019\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-019-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-019-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-019-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A Chocolate Mousse dessert\u00a0made with Avocados.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-027\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42768\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42768\" alt=\"Avocados 027\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-027-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-027-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-027-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Professionals\u00a0also photographed\u00a0Avocados&#8217; glory.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-030\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42769\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42769\" alt=\"Avocados 030\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-030-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-030-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-030-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">My first plate (below) before going back for more Bacon Smoked with Avocado Wood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-031\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42770\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42770\" alt=\"Avocados 031\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-031-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-031-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-031-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Take all the Avocados you want\u00a0they told us &#8212; Thank you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-035\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42771\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42771\" alt=\"Avocados 035\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-035-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-035-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-035-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We stuffed our face (and bags to go). \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-048\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42772\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42772\" alt=\"Avocados 048\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-048-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-048-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-048-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We loved the view, brunch and our friendly, informative tour guides.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-070\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42773\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42773\" alt=\"Avocados 070\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-070-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-070-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-070-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our drive was already worth it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-046\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42776\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42776\" alt=\"Avocados 046\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-046-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-046-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-046-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then it was on to Dan and Susan Pinkerton&#8217;s other grove\/farm\/crop, along with Jan from the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiaavocado.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">California Avocado Commission<\/a>\u00a0to pick our own Avocados and possibly drive a tractor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-050\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42777\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42777\" alt=\"Avocados 050\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-050-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-050-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-050-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Learning about tree buds and what to look for and hope for when growing Avocados.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-095\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42778\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42778\" alt=\"Avocados 095\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-095-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-095-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-095-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The beautiful trees were loaded.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-071\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42779\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42779\" alt=\"Avocados 071\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-071-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-071-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-071-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking to pick some Avocados.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-084\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42780\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42780\" alt=\"Avocados 084\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-084-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-084-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-084-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As if all wasn&#8217;t enough, it was on to a tour of one of California&#8217;s leading Avocado packing houses, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.missionpro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Produce<\/a> &#8212; It was truly a behind-the-scenes look at a farm-to-fork journey.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-015\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42781\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42781\" alt=\"Avocados 015\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-015-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-015-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-015-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hair nets please everyone &#8212; Oh goody.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-107\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42782\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42782\" alt=\"Avocados 107\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-107-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-107-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-107-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Thousands of Avocados &#8212; Crates filled on\u00a0farms and\u00a0hauled off by\u00a0tractors to be here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-109\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42783\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42783\" alt=\"Avocados 109\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-109-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-109-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-109-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">First a cold wash to bring down the Avocados&#8217; basking-in-the-sun temperature.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-113\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42784\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42784\" alt=\"Avocados 113\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-113-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-113-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-113-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The cool-down is an important step to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.missionpro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Produce<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-114\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42785\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42785\" alt=\"Avocados 114\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-114-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-114-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-114-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">On to the belts and rollers, through specially made machinery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-124\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42786\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42786\" alt=\"Avocados 124\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-124-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-124-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-124-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">First a wash, then light wax.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-126\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42787\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42787\" alt=\"Avocados 126\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-126-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-126-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-126-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now sorting &#8212; Second tier Avocados, Grade 2&#8217;s get tossed on top for separate packaging.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-132\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42788\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42788\" alt=\"Avocados 132\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-132-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-132-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-132-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Others move on to be weighed, stickered by size and PLU, then packaged.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-141\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42789\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42789\" alt=\"Avocados 141\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-141-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-141-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-141-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Each cup weighs then drops the Avocado &#8212; I think the heaviest lasts the longest.\u00a0 Not sure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-142\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42790\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42790\" alt=\"Avocados 142\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-142-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-142-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-142-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Boxing Avocados to be shipped to\u00a0grocery stores and restaurants near YOU.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-144\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42791\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42791\" alt=\"Avocados 144\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-144-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-144-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-144-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You&#8217;ve seen them sold in stores and now you know the care involved &#8212; All is well run.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-148\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42792\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42792\" alt=\"Avocados 148\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-148-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-148-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-148-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Previous California Avocado Commission Report\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2010\/05\/01\/california-avocado-commission-too-hot-tamales-interactive-lunch\/\" target=\"_blank\">More Avocados<\/a> to take home &#8212; Thank you!\u00a0 And a\u00a01\/2\u00a0Avocado Stress Ball.\u00a0 Does it look real?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocados-009-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42793\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42793\" alt=\"Avocados 009\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-0092-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-0092-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocados-0092-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We&#8217;re grateful for all that grows, those who grow it and those who get it to us.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/2013\/03\/13\/in-avocado-heaven-thanks-to-the-california-avocado-commission\/avocado-tree\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-42832\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42832\" alt=\"Avocado Tree\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocado-Tree-450x337.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocado-Tree-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocado-Tree-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Avocado-Tree.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What an amazing day &#8212; God bless California Avocados.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many thanks to the California Avocado Commission, Mission Produce and\u00a0to California Avocado Growers, especially the Pinkertons for one of the best days ever.\u00a0 We LOVE\u00a0Avocados. 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