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Avocado Reed refers to a variety of Avocado with a large, round fruit with a loose peel. Avocado Reed retains a firm texture even when ripe and is therefore ideal for salads, but not a good choice for mashing into dips or Guacamole.
The Reed Avocado has slightly rough, medium-thick skin that is dark green with green flecks on it. It peels easily. The flesh is yellow. The stone inside is large. The fruit is large and almost oval. It is a Guatemalan type avocado. Slightly nutty flavour.
The flesh is resistant to browning when cut open. Stores well on the tree.
Grown in Israel, California (on a minor scale), and New Zealand.
Avocado Sharwill refers to a variety of Avocado which has a rough green skin similar to Avocado Fuerte. The medium-sized, oval fruit has a rich, creamy flavor and a small seed. When ripe, this variety of Avocado is ideal for making Guacamole.
Avocado Cocktail is also called Avocaditos, Avocado Fingers is a veriety of Avocado. It is a cocktail-sized avocado that is about the size and shape of a small cucumber. The seed is unformed in this variety and in ist place is a hollow, papery sheath. The fruit is slightly curved with a smooth, dark olve green skin and creams, fine-flavored flesh. Avocado Cocktail is ideal for individual serves; ideal for slicing and eaten on hand.
Agneau Broutart is the French culinary term for "grazed lamb" which is over nine (9) months old.
Agneau Broutart which is also called Agneau Gris (Gray lamb), is slaughtered when it is between 180 and 270 days old and weighs 30 to 40 kilograms (66 to 88 pounds). This lamb is mostly grass-fed with some additional cereal grains. The fat is no longer white and thus the name. Its meat is firmer and more fully flavored, which some people prefer.
Ajo Colorao refers to one of Vera’s most traditional dishes. It is made with potatoes, paprika, tomatoes, garlic, and red peppers which are sautéed in olive oil, then strands of saffron are added along with some water. Once the mixture is soft, it is pureed and decorated with halved boiled eggs.
Vera sits on the eastern side of the province of Almería in Spain. It is nestled between the Alhamilla and Carbrera Mountains, Vera is bordered by both mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.