California Avocados

California Avocados

Celebrating California Avocado Farmers

It’s June and time to celebrate California Avocado Month – the signal that it’s peak season! And we couldn’t celebrate this California native without tipping our hats to around 3,000 growers who are committed to building and maintaining a sustainable California Avocado industry.

Every step—from nurturing the avocado trees to caring for the land—is a labor of love.

Hilary Kitzman Wilkie – Morro Bay (San Luis Obispo County)

Hilary Kitzman Wilkie was introduced to growing avocados on ..read more

California Avocados, Hatch Chiles

CALIFORNIA AVOCADO AND HATCH CHILE GRILLED CHEESE

This delicious California Avocado and Hatch Chile Grilled Cheese sandwich is a fun and fresh take on a classic made with two in-season favorites — Hatch Chiles, in season August through September and California Avocados, in season spring through summer.

Ingredients

2 large Hatch green chiles, mild* 8 slices rustic wheat or white bread 4 Tbsp. butter, softened 8 slices Cheddar cheese** 2 medium ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 firm but ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/8 tsp. ..read more