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Avocados are best when they give slightly to the touch, but not too much otherwise they're potentially over-ripe. The haas avocado (that's the darker, rougher skinned one) does get a little darker with ripeness, but the touch test is the true indicator. They rarely look blemished from the outside (either the green or black).

Oh - and $1.25 each is still a good price! The other day, avocados in the local market here were (gulp) $2.50

 

[moon]

Oh, I love a little citrus in guacamole and prefer mine w/ lime - also cilantro and a bit of garlic.

That does it! On the prowl for cheap avocados tomorrow...