To know if an avocado is at this stage of ripeness, you can rely on its appearance and feel. "If the avocado yields to gentle, firm pressure, it's ripe and ready to eat. They have a darker color ...

If you're a big avocado family, you might want to buy a few avocados in varying stages of ripeness. Buy a ripe one that's ready to eat right away (it should yield to gentle pressure when you ...