Avocado makes everything better

For those who don't know, in Jamaica what many of you call avocado, we call pear. 

And I must say that it really does make everything better. Food tasting a bit bland, add some pear. Tired of eating the same thing for lunch every day, add some pear. Want to kick your dinner up a notch, add some pear. Feeling peckish in between meals, add some pear. Had a bad day at work, add some pear. Realised that it's only Tuesday, have some pear. Had a fight with your BFF, have some pear. You get the picture.

One of my favourite times of year is pear season. During those times, if you are fortunate enough to have a pear tree or a friend with one, you feel like the luckiest person alive. And if you don't, they are usually readily and cheaply available on the streets especially if you live in an area known for pears. I do. 😄😄😄 

And, boy do I indulge. Pear for breakfast, lunch, dinner and many snacks in between. Pear just because. It is truly a magical time. 

Unfortunately, pear season is now over so while you may find some in the markets, the prices are quite steep and those in the supermarkets are even more expensive and may be imported and so have been exposed to all sorts of chemicals aimed at "preservation". 😒😞

So for now, I shall just reminisce, until next pear season.

Here I'm having some chickpeas, carrots, cucumber and tomatoes topped with a red wine vinaigrette, completed with some good ole pear. 😍😍😍