These are angora goats. We get mohair from them.
(And you may have thought we get mohair from mo's!!)
These goats were at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival a few weeks ago. They are funky looking, in a cute sort of way! Mohair is fun to knit with. It is super-warm, and the finished project has a "halo effect" from the fuzziness of the fiber.
When I met with my knitting friends last week, we discussed ways we all get vegetables into our meals. My friend, Monica, shared that she buys little bags of avocados at Whole Foods and makes salads from them. My ears perked up. Avocado? I love avocado, but I am not sure what to do with it other than guacamole. A few days later I bought my own bag of avocados. The first salad is one I threw together; the second is from Monica.
Monica is from Chile. She says that lemon trees (and avocados) grow very well in most parts of Chile - hence the use of lemon juice as a dressing for her avocado salad. Nice and easy to throw together as you are heating up other parts of a meal!
Chunky Guacamole Salad
(Serves 2)
Toss together:
One avocado, chopped,
1/2 of a red onion, chopped,
1/2 of a 14.5-oz can chopped fire roasted tomatoes,
3/4 tsp. WOW seasoning,
a splash of lime juice, and
1 tsp. sugar.
Avocado and Chick Pea Salad
(Serves 2)
Toss together:
1 avocado, chopped,
1/2 of a 19-oz can of chick peas, rinsed,
1/2 Tbs. olive oil,
1 tsp lemon juice, and
1/2 tsp garlic pepper seasoning (with salt in it).
