When most people think avocado, they think of the cool and creamy dip guacamole. And though guacamole is irresistibly delicious with a bag of crispy tortilla chips on Superbowl Sunday, there are a veritable variety of other avocado-centric things you can do with this tender fruit to enjoy all year round.

THE ORIGIN OF AVOCADOS
Avocados are a native fruit to Mexico, Central America and Guam. They are grown on trees, in subtropical environments and have been cultivated since 900 A.D. Currently, they are grown in California, Mexico, Chile, Dominican Republic and New Zealand. Because they are harvested in many locations, they are available year-round in the United States, but are best between February and September (these avocados will be from California).

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