Good Eatin': The Avocado

All About Avocados has a history and recipes featuring this fruit native to the New World. The history section discusses how 16th century Spanish explorers described the fruit, how the first avocado tree was planted in Florida in the 1830s, and the popularity of the Hass avocado here in California. Recipes include guacamole dip with cilantro, avocado-olive dip, avocado pie, and more. <http://whatscookingamerica.net/avacado.htm>