Today’s Recipe Exchange is all about the magical fruit! Beans aren’t just good for making your ass trumpet or as an even trade for your beloved cow. There’s so much variety in the bean family, the recipe potential is almost … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Beans
Fruit is such a vast category, and it’s used in such a multitude of ways, that we really should give some of the subcategories time to shine. First up on the cutting board is Citrus. Let’s see what you’ve got … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Citrus
As I was mulling over what this week’s theme should be, it occurred to me that I haven’t posted any meat-centric recipe exchanges yet. How silly of me. Let’s correct that now with some carnivorous concoctions. Jump in and give … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Pork
Some food topics are simply too broad to tackle within a single post. There’s no way we’re going to cover The Staff of Life over the course of a Monday afternoon, so let’s split it up a bit. For today, … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Non-Loaf Bread
With all due respect to pizza, I think we know what the true gift of Italy is. Is anyone ever not in the mood for pasta? There are almost limitless ways to prepare it, and I’m constantly finding new ingredients … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Pasta
Need an idea for an appetizer? A dessert? Or something that can just be scooped out of a bowl for a handy, protein-packed snack? Nuts to the rescue! Since they come in such a vast variety, there are countless ways … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Nuts
What on Earth was wrong with the generation before mine? When I was a kid, vegetable dishes were wretched. I’ve never been a picky eater, but back then, even I turned my nose up at mushy lima beans or the … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Vegetarian & Vegan
In a normal world, it can be tough to find the time to cook in the morning, but now that everyone is stuck at home, kitchens have kicked into high gear. So today’s recipe topic: Breakfast. Breakfast recipes vary wildly by region, and with a few simple changes, can be as unique as any dinner entree. What do you do when you have the time and inclination to cook breakfast? Make something simple or go for the complex? Do you make the Full English? Any tips on how to perfectly poach an egg? As always, when posting your recipe, please … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Breakfast
Hey, welcome back, you Culinary Connoisseurs! The Recipe Exchange thread has been dormant for a while, so I’ve offered to take over hosting duties, and humbly offer my services as a bona fide food obsessive. A few notes up front: … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Spring & Summer Drinks
There are suspicious people about, with violence on their minds. Two weeks later, those same people are shining with pure innocence, simply trying to root out the schemers in their midst. Yes, it’s the game of trickery, deception, and confusion. … Continue reading The Werewolf Den, Part 3
Here’s a dedicated spot to discuss the three episodes of Season 5 of Black Mirror. This post is open season, so no need to spoiler tag the plot elements. Haven’t watched it yet and want to stay pristine? Better wander … Continue reading Spoil Sports: Black Mirror – Season 5
It’s come down to this. Two powerhouses enter, having handily vanquished both Cheesesteak and Breakfast sandwiches. Which of the two remaining shall emerge as the Avocado’s favorite? Put in your vote, and fight for your choice! Continue reading Best Sandwich Tournament – THE FINAL
At the beginning of the tournament, many thought Peanut Butter and Jelly had a lock on the finals. As the voting went on, the Club sandwich gained steam and began to dominate. But now, both of them have been knocked … Continue reading Best Sandwich Tournament – Final Four
Historians will write of this day. “Twas a day like no other,” they’ll write, for it was the day you knocked out heavy hitters such as Reuben, French Dip, Pulled Pork, and Banh Mi. Joining them in ignominy are the … Continue reading Best Sandwich Tournament – Final Eight
I happen to love a good tuna fish sandwich, but if in your infinite wisdom, you monsters wish to nominate both Tuna Melt and Tuna Salad and then knock them both out with your confounded democracy, then so be it. … Continue reading Best Sandwich Tournament – Final Sixteen
You came, you salivated, you nominated. Below are the 32 finalists in the Best Sandwich Tournament. Vote for your favorite in each pair-up, and make your argument as to why your contender deserves to take top prize! Continue reading Best Sandwich Tournament – The Opening Round
Hi there, it’s Colonel Mustard! You may remember me from such tournaments as “Cake Vs. Pie”! If that one wasn’t enough to start a bloody Civil War amongst the commenters, this one just might. We’ve been threatening it for a … Continue reading Best Sandwich Tournament – Nominations
Hello! One of our hallowed Avocado denizens, a certain José Peterson, has mentioned that he’ll be coming to St. Louis for a convention from Wednesday, February 20th – Saturday, February 23rd, 2019. There’s talk of rolling out the red carpet … Continue reading Meet Me in St. Louis!
Though I’ve been at the Avocado a long time, I’ve never posted an Open Thread before. I wanted to take the opportunity today, though, because it would have been Madeline Kahn’s 76th birthday, and I don’t think I’ve ever admired … Continue reading The Day Thread Has Flames on the Side of Its Face (9/29)
The Nollopian po-po strolled the streets, intent on trappin’ Loialists. “Ophiser! There is one here,” she heard emanatin’ in a lane to her east. She sprinted in, determined. And made her pholloin’ appearanse in the dirt the dead denominate home. … Continue reading Lupines 66: Ella Minno Pea, Period 6
Pharmer Don’t Ponder It, Not-Pup headed out in the morn to tend her onion plants, and a surprise popped up. Her hoe had hit a dead person. Hoho laid on the dirt, a pistol hole in the head. “How could … Continue reading Lupines 66: Ella Minno Pea, Diurn 5
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