Haas variety with the dark, bumpy skins. To remove seed after slicing the avocado in half, strike the pit with knife handle and twist gently to loosen. Brushing with lemon juice will preserve bright color after peeling. To prepare for cooking, just snap off the end of the stem and use it to slowly pull down string. Add a pinch of sugar to cooking water to enhance flavor.
Farmers have sweet green peppers in abundance.
Buy and freeze, seeded and chopped, for seasoning all year round. Yellow and red sweet peppers are pricier, and are pretty sliced into salads and salsas. Store wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to a week. Store unwashed in the refrigerator, sealed in plastic, for up to 5 days. Slice raw into salads, add blanched to casseroles, or steam for a side dish.