Brazilian Cream of Avocado

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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I wish this was a true food funny. Thanks to Rosemary Zwick for sending it in anyway.

It was a Saturday afternoon, and Ray had rushed down to the local
supermarket to hurriedly pick up some hamburger rolls, chips and a few
condiments. The big college game was going to be on, so he was having a
few friends over to watch it. The store was loaded with shoppers and as
he headed for the six item express lane, the only one that didn't have a
long line, a woman completely ignoring the overhead sign slipped into
the check-out line just in front of him pushing a cart piled high with
groceries. Ray was quietly fuming at the anticipated delay. But the
elderly cashier beckoned the woman to come forward, looked into the cart
and asked ever so sweetly, "So Dearie, which six items would you like to buy?"

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Brazil may be the only place on earth where avocados are treated as the
fruit they are (botanically speaking) and served as dessert.

Brazilian Cream of Avocado (Creme de Abacate)

2 large, ripe avocados
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
6 Tbs (90 ml) powdered (confectioner's) sugar
Lime wedges for garnish
Whipped cream (optional)

Cut the avocados in half and remove the seed. Peel the avocado and cut
it into dice. Hint: it is easier to peel the avocado after slicing it
into strips. Combine the avocado, lime juice, and sugar in an electric
blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Serve in
chilled wine glasses or dessert plates. Garnish with the lime wedges and
serve whipped cream on the side, if desired.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Apr 15 21:38:19 2010