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When we start to feel the winter chill in the air it immediately inspires images of 'winter warmer' recipes, such as slow cooker meals. Their wonderful aromas and flavours help us feel cosy and comfortable in the cooler winter weather. It is a time for hot food rather than cold, and it might surprise you in your search for winter food recipes that these might also include cooking with avocados.

As Mother's day approaches I sit to eat breakfast with my four year old after dropping his big brother at school. Angus and I share a fruit platter and I delight in some avocado on toasted sourdough – fresh ground pepper – delightful. Recently I found a new bakery and their sourdough is sensational - I am in a sourdough and avocado mood (I am not ashamed to admit it has been a mood that has lasted a few weeks now, and doesn't look to be leaving soon). I top it off with my morning coffee and it is a very good start to the day.

For so many people, Easter only means one thing…CHOCOLATE!

International Women’s day is a time for females across the globe to put issues and concerns that span both developed and non-developed countries into the public eye. There are so many factors that can affect the health and well-being of a woman but also many aspects that we can celebrate. Since 1908, women’s advocates have fought long and hard for political and social equality. There are also issues of public health that are directly affecting women and need greater awareness. Having a day in the year designated for this purpose is a great tool for raising this awareness and creating cause for change, as has been the case over the last 100 years of International Women’s Day celebrations.

Our Feature Article writer this month is Tracey Pearce. Tracey works part-time as a Human Resources Manager whilst being a full-time Mum of George, 6 and Angus, 4.

January 1st signals the finale of the festive season and leaves us in a ‘party mood’ as we head into the New Year. January is a month where many people are still on holidays and you might find yourself entertaining family and friends more often than usual.

Food is high on the agenda when it comes to planning Christmas and New Year celebrations. When family and friends gather together it’s often time to share favourite traditional Christmas and New Year recipes, or you might see it as an opportunity to try some new Christmas foods that better suit our usually hot Australian summer.

“It’s hard work growing avocados, but it’s a labour of love really” says Tom Silver, an Australian avocado grower from the northern rivers of NSW.

Focusing on healthy eating can be a challenge for busy parents – especially if your child is a fussy eater. Fussy eating often develops around the age of 3-4 years as children become more independent and want to take charge of their own food choices.

It’s time to celebrate great tasting, healthy guacamole this month with Australian Avocados! What’s your Guac? There are so many ways to make guacamole and we want to know your favourite. Try our recipe of the month, Footy Fan Guacamole or find more Guacamole recipes in our Recipe Finder. Using fresh produce and natural ingredients, the Mexican recipes that we know and love are packed full of essential nutrients to keep you energised for a fun footy finals season.