NPR on the Avacado

Ok, so everyone may not be interested in this, but I was and hence am posting it ;)

From NPR (they have both the audio and a text story online):

"The ahuacate, a pebbly-skinned, pear-shaped fruit, had been a staple food in Mexico, and Central and South America since 500 B.C. In the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors fell in love with the fruit after observing its prized status among the Aztecs."

The piece goes on to explain why (and how) the name was changed to today's avacado, talks about the nutritional aspects of the fruit, and even gives some recipes.