Using avocados can take a little planning. Sometimes you just can't seem to find one that's perfectly ripe. Not to worry: Put it in a paper bag and let it sit for a couple of days, and it will be at its prime. Then go ahead and indulge.
SANDRA ROSE GLUCK, Everyday Food
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