Though it is not native to California, the avocado is arguably as tied to the state’s identity as the orange once was. Avocado farmers face multiple challenges: occasional drought, irregular ...

Blend avocado with ingredients like banana, dates, cardamom, and a dash of jaggery. Add a few soaked nuts or seeds for extra nutrition. This makes a thick, creamy smoothie that’s cool ...

SOMIS, Calif. — Andreas Tompros lost his home and at least a third of his avocado orchard to a wildfire last year, but the 47-year-old grower is not worried about his farm making a comeback.

A tiny glass bead retrieved by China's Chang'e-5 lunar mission is offering scientists a glimpse into the moon's hidden depths and providing insight into the violent forces that helped shape the ...

Many simply chuck slices of avocado into the fridge without a second thought, but taking a mere two minutes to store them correctly can end up saving you a tidy sum on your grocery run.

An odd quirk of the avocado, Persea americana to botanists, is the clockwork performed by its blossoms. They undergo a complicated sequence of opening, closing and reopening that keeps each flower ...

Classic children’s book The Avocado Baby tells of a baby who, following a steady diet of avocados, gains super strength and defends their parents’ house from burglars with their newfound superpowers.

Avocado on toast is a great breakfast choice, but there is a simple way to make it even more delicious. The fruit usually has a very mild buttery flavour, and on their own, they can be quite plain ...