#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Top Ten Ways to Love Avocado {#LoveOneToday}

November 10, 2014 · Ad-Free

Roasted Mushroom and Avocado Open Faced Sandwich

First, I want you to know that there are far more than ten ways to love an avocado.

But I bet you knew that already.

I have two very distinct memories of when my love affair with avocados began.

The first was back in 1996. The Ex and I were on our first cruise together and we were exploring the streets of downtown Bermuda before we had to be back on the ship. On one of the side streets, we discovered a little restaurant and the most amazing sandwich ever.

Toasted white bread. Mayo. Bacon. Avocado.

There is just something magical about avocado when it’s warm. It’s like it becomes even more amazing than it is just normally.

And, well, I don’t have to extol the virtues of bacon.

Because it pretty much does that all by itself.

Such a simple sandwich, but it completely drew me in.

Just the fact that I can remember it from all the way back in 1996 should tell you heaps.

That was my first clear memory of avocado, oddly enough.

The second time, the moment when my love affair really began full force, was in 2010. I had just started clean eating, and had pretty much given up mayonnaise. Avocado was my go-to condiment of choice. I bet you never thought of it as a condiment, did you? But if you smoosh it on bread, it is the perfect thing. So creamy, you will never miss your mayo.

And zero guilt. It’s a healthy, cholesterol-free fat that is pure deliciousness through and through.

And so the affair continued.

Four years later, if I’m making a sandwich, or want something quick, an avocado it is.

Nick and I often share one, halving it, drizzling it with extra virgin olive oil, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. And devouring it.

I just know sharing our avocado snack that way with him will be like my 1996 Bermuda avocado memory.

A fun, quirky memory we will share forever.

Speaking of fun, the folks at the Hass Avocado Board shared this video with the most adorable kids talking about how to be healthy and their own love for avocados. I am pretty sure my favorite part is how they pronounce avocado, and the little boy who stands up at the end to discuss the fact that if you eat cake, you might have a heart attack, so you should eat avocados.

Broiled Avocado - Close-Up

Avocados have come up in tons of recipes here on Sweetnicks, so you know I have to share some of my favorites:

Smooshed Avocado and Egg Breakfast Pizza. We are pretty much winning with the avocado, but then adding a runny egg to it? The frosting on top of the proverbial cake.

Roasted Portobello Mushroom and Avocado Open-Faced Sandwiches. Mushrooms are probably one of my top three favorite vegetables, and roasting them just makes it even better. Pair it with smooshed avocado on an open-faced sandwich and you have a filling and yummy sandwich that is ready in just thirty minutes.

Broiled Avocado with Parmesan. Remember what I said about warm avocados being magical? This is that.

Tomato and Avocado Chick Pea Salad is a great throw-together recipe filled with flavorful ingredients you will love.

Endive Salad with Avocado Buttermilk Dressing. The tang of the buttermilk and the creaminess of the avocado is absolutely perfect on the simple chopped endives in this easy salad.

Smashed Chick Pea and Avocado Salad Sandwich. Admittedly something completely different, and my co-worker called it more of my “weird food,” but that doesn’t stop me from making it. It’s too good not to.

Buttered Crouton Salad with Avocado and Smoked Salmon was a perfect “clean eats” meal on a busy weeknight. And really. You can’t go wrong with buttered, toasted bread.

Grilled Cheese, Bacon, and Avocado Sandwiches. Like our beloved Bermuda sandwiches … but kicked up a notch.

Hot Dogs with Tomato Avocado Relish was a recipe I created so I could have messy and awesome hot dogs with toppings … and avoid the guilt.

And lastly, I couldn’t forget an alternative use for avocado … as a hair conditioner!

Need even more avocado recipes? I have a Pinterest board completely dedicated to ’em.

Now, before I go, how about a chance to win $50 to buy YOU some avocados to enjoy some of these recipes? It’s quite simple. Go watch that video and tell me what your favorite part was. Bonus entries for sharing the video and tagging me on Twitter, facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter.

Contest closes on midnight EST on 11/16/14. One winner will be chosen from the comment via a random number generator. Prize is fulfilled (and provided by) the generous folks at Hass Avocado.

Go love one today!

*This was a sponsored post through my work with Hass Avocado Board and Mom It Forward. But I have no problem sharing my love for avocados, so that opinion is most definitely all mine.

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    November 10, 2014 at 8:06 am

    I haven’t eaten avocados in forever since discovering I’m allergic! I miss them, though….especially after reading this post!
    Joanne recently posted..Honey Chipotle-Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Crostini with Whipped Ricotta and Pesto

    Reply
  2. Erika W. says

    November 10, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    My favorite part was when the boy said that dairy comes from Dairy Queen! HAHA! I also never thought of an avocado being a fruit even though I know fruits have seeds!

    Reply
  3. Tina W says

    November 10, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    I learned their is a difference between a vegetarian and a veterinarian.
    heehee

    Reply
  4. Julie Kendrick says

    November 10, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Loved that opening scene … avocados rock!

    Reply
  5. latanya says

    November 10, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    I like when she asked them who is the healthiest person you know and their responses

    Reply
  6. latanya says

    November 10, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/531998402398011392

    Reply
  7. HS says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:01 am

    My favorite part was the little boy claimed dairy comes from Dairy Queen and the girl thinks men and women are equally healthy because she didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feeling. These kids are so cute!

    Reply
  8. HS says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:03 am

    https://twitter.com/kraftmaking/status/532020742670798848

    Reply
  9. HS says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:06 am

    https://www.facebook.com/nikki.p.smith.1/posts/932867396725320?pnref=story

    Reply
  10. ellen beck says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:46 am

    My favorite part of the video is when they ask the boy & girl ‘who is healthier men or women?’ and the little boy answers right away ‘men’ and the little gitl hesitates and says ‘she;s still thinking’ (so cute!)

    Reply
  11. ellen beck says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:50 am

    https://twitter.com/tannawings/status/532062177767600131
    tweet

    Reply
  12. ellen beck says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:51 am

    https://www.facebook.com/ellen.beck.39/posts/999128203437839?pnref=story
    facebook share no clue why gacebook wasnt tagging this evening!

    Reply
  13. stacie says

    November 11, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I loved the descriptions of vegetarians! they get to take care of pets! so cute!

    Reply
  14. tammigirl says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    I learned that avocados are a fruit because they have a seed. I am not sure how I didn’t know the seed=fruit thing.

    Reply
  15. tammigirl says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    I shared on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammigirl/posts/10152854087383792?pnref=story
    tammigirl recently posted..How To Waste Time Like a Pro

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  16. tammigirl says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    I also shared this video on twitter:
    https://twitter.com/tammigirl/status/529390573237452802

    Reply
  17. Elle says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I love how the little boy kept mispronouncing ‘avocados.’

    Reply
  18. Elle says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Twitter Share: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/532919307953393664

    Reply
  19. rachel says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    “It’s a fruit because vegetables don’t have seeds!” haha

    Reply
  20. Leidy says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    My favorite part is when the little boy says dairy comes from Dairy Queen

    Reply
  21. Leidy says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    shared the video via twitter https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/533002031758581760

    Reply
  22. Leidy says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    shared the video on facebook facebook.com/leidy.ruiz.140/posts/741675679244092

    Reply
  23. Kim D. says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:23 am

    I like the part where the little boy said that dairy comes from Dairy Queen.

    Reply
  24. Kim D. says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:23 am

    shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/mom22girlz/status/533472392027185152

    Reply
  25. shelly peterson says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    I liked when the girl got vegetarian mixed up with a veterinarian.
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

    Reply
  26. shelly peterson says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    shared on twitter
    https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/533742416147128320
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

    Reply
  27. shelly peterson says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    shared on facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/shelly.peterson.587/posts/937999032894980
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

    Reply
  28. Mami2jcn says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I liked dairy comes from Dairy Queen.

    Reply
  29. Mami2jcn says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    shared the video on Facebook–https://www.facebook.com/mary.happymommy/posts/850167341680297?pnref=story

    Reply
  30. Ann says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:13 am

    I thought it was funny seeing the kids reaction to the woman’s definition of vegetarian.

    Reply
  31. Julie says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    that avocados are a fruit and not a vegetable

    Reply
  32. Julie says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    https://twitter.com/aunteegem/status/534155297791565824

    Reply
  33. Julie says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsweetnicks.com%2Fweblog%2F2014%2F11%2Ftop-ten-ways-to-love-avocado-loveonetoday%2F&t=Top+Ten+Ways+to+Love+Avocado+{%23LoveOneToday}

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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