You may have noticed something rather unusual going on in Tuesday's lunch. What was that creamy green stuff spreading it's yumminess on my pitas? Only one of my deepest, darkest fears-avacado. (Hey, some people are afraid of snakes and spiders I'm afraid of a scaly-skinned, fat laden fruit and pasta-no judgement!)
Well, in talking to my darling friend Meg I decided it was time to face this ridiculous phobia head on and chow down on some healthy green fats. 
Please excuse the wet hear, no make-up, ugly outfit look I'm touting here. I had just hopped out of the shower and was about to start painting! ;P
So I spread 1/8 of this terrifying beast on 2 (split open) TJ's wheat pitas, topped it with a little onion and s&p. It's my party and gonna eat green fat if I want to!
I'm proud to say I've enjoyed this delicacy 3 times since and lived to tell the tale. Someone find me a green badge of courage because I'm busting at the seams with pride over this one. 
Can I get an amen to facing food fears?
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Facing the big green monster
Posted by curlytop at 3:00 AM
Labels: Avacoda, Day of Eats
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Awesome!
HECK YES EMILY!!!!
That is so awesome girl. I remember when I first tried avocado. I actually like it in guacamole because it comes spicy and I'm a huge fan of the spicy!
Keep eating those healthy fats love, they keep our hair, skin, and nails sparkly ;)
If you ever need any support/love, just e-mail me! xoxoxo
Glory to the avocadoooo! And Emillyyy! Haha and yes, you get a big AMEN! Avocados are amazing once you get over your fear of them :) I'm glad you were able to fight the beast and enjoy it...woo! I sound like an idiot right now, but whatever, I'm just very happy to see some avocado lovin' on your blog ;)
Beautiful pictures as well. I'm diggin' the right-outta-the-shower-getting-ready-to-paint look, I know it all too well, haha! I hope you're having a lovely day!
Love, Meg
p.s. I need to get back to your email, so I will definitely be doing that tonight when I get home from classes! Love ya!
Your face in that pic is priceless! Haha love it!
i love avocado! i eat it like almost every day..kinda:) well..its soo good for you, i am so proud of you for challenging yourself!! i was so scared too a few weeks back and now its not scary anymore. well..love the pic of you in your kitchen:D your soo cute with your wet hair.
love you
maya
oppss that was maya on eliza's username ha ha ha..so complicated.
So proud of you for tackling the avocado fear -- that's amazing!!! :)
Oh man.
Avocado.
Totally freaks me out, too. But for different reasons.
I think it's texture is just nast-ayyy.
BUT AMEN TO FACING FOOD FEARS! You rock, chica!
good job! I am sure your body is apprecciative! I LOVE the taste of avocado but not the texture...mashing it up is a great idea. Just to face the fear first! *starts adding to grocery list*
I love your kitchen by the way :)
I love avocado - so many health benefits - I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Hey Girl! I have a very similar post on my blog about getting over fear foods...specifically avocados and granola. Well, since then, I've been chowin down on WHOLE avocados (YES!!) and lots of granola..and I'm exactly the same (no 5000 lb weight gains, LOL!! silly ED!)
Proud of you girl! I know how hard it can be! try adding a little more each time..you deserve lots of this yummy and SUPER SUPER HEALTHY Treat!
~Peace, Erika
WOOOHOOO! That is so great Emily! I was so scared of avocado for a long time too, but recently we've rekindled our love affair! That green fat-laden beast is SO TASTY! Next time go for even more than 1/8 so you can REALLY taste it ;)
Your kitchen is so nice! Very spacious and beautiful!
WOOHOO for taking on avocado!! That's awesome-I hope you enjoyed every bite :) Have a wonderful Thursday, my dear!
Hey, good for you trying new foods! I'm afraid of avocados, too. My dad makes avocado sandwiches ALL the time. Maybe it's that they're...big? And green?
I like your preparing-to-paint outfit. I hope you post some more of what you are painting!
yay for conquering such a DELICIOUS, HEALTHY fear food! i too challenged myself with egg yolks -- hooray for healthy fats! so proud of you for sucking it up and just doing it =)
EMILY!!! Alright, I don't know what is wrong with me, but I finally clicked over to your BEAUTIFUL blog today. If the all caps tell you anything, I am so freakin' excited. I'm, like, in love with you already!
I love the videos--you're so damn cute. And arty, which I love.
Uhh, could you help me design a header half as amazing as yours? That'd be great.
HOLLAAA to the avocados and facing fear foods! Personally, I can't get over the texture of avocados alone, but I do love guacamole. You're a stunna for trying them! Believe it or not, there was a time in my life I was afraid of more than half the things I eat now. You're well on your way, beaty!
Thanks for leaving the sweetest comments all the time. I'm so glad I've found you now :)
AMEN!
Thanks for the blog comment - it led me to yours and now I'm so glad I found you. Keep facing those fears!
way to go on showing ED who is boss! I used to be the same way with any kind of nut butter...obviously I got over that!
way to go emily!!! im extremely proud of you for overcoming this challenge - i knew you could do it.
avocados used to be a major fear food of mine. until i realized how delicious they are. and also? avocados are a fruit silly girl :) they wont put weight on us because they are healthy fats and full of nutrients. now i eat the green monster almost every day - my personal favorite is guacamole. mashed with a bit of sea salt, cracked pepper and lime juice. yum on anything!
love you,
brooke
p.s your picture is priceless! i love it :)
Amen girl!!!
Isn't avocado the greatest?? Keep those healthy fats up, those adorable curls of yours will grow even shinier and healthier from it! :)
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