In a message dated 97-08-05 06:37:59 EDT, [log in to unmask] (Christian Schlepphorst) writes: << You can also mash avocados and use it as a salad or vegetable dressing. >> Yes, back in the pre-mono-meal, pre-Instincto days, I usta use 'cadoes as a substitute for butter, particularly enjoyed them with steamed 'taters! 'ealth to ya, Bob