Hey Lykkers! 🥑💚

Let's be real—picking a good avocado at the store can feel like guessing the lottery 😅 Too soft? Overripe. Too hard? Can't eat it for days. I've totally been there.

So today I'm sharing my favorite tips for picking the perfect avocado AND how to ripen a hard one fast (because we don't always have 3 days to wait, right?).

How to Pick a Ripe Avocado 🛒

When I'm at the store, I always do this 3-step check:

✅ Color – Look for a dark green (almost black) avocado. Bright green ones usually mean it's still hard.

✅ Feel – Gently press near the top. If it gives slightly under pressure but isn't mushy, it's ready to eat!

✅ The Stem Test – This is my go-to hack! Flick off the tiny stem cap.

• If it comes off easily and you see green underneath – it's perfect!

• If it's brown underneath – probably overripe.

• If the cap won't come off – still too firm.

This trick has saved me so many disappointing avo moments 😂

Oops, It's Still Rock Hard? No Problem! 💪

Bought a firm avocado? No stress! Here are 3 quick ripening methods I've personally used:

🥖 Paper Bag + Banana Trick

Put your avocado in a paper bag with a banana or apple. These fruits give off a natural gas (ethylene) that speeds up ripening. Usually softens in 1–2 days!

☀️ Warm Spot Method

Leave it near a sunny window or a warm corner of your kitchen. It'll ripen a bit slower than the bag method, but it works!

⏱️ Oven Shortcut (Only If You're In a Rush!)

Wrap the avocado in foil, pop it in the oven at 90°C (about 200°F) for 10–15 minutes. It won't taste exactly the same as naturally ripened ones, but it gets the job done fast if you're desperate.

How to Store It Once Ripe 🧊

Once your avocado is ripe, pop it in the fridge to slow down the ripening. It'll last a few more days without going brown too fast.

Oh! And if you only eat half, leave the pit in the other half and wrap it tight in plastic wrap or a reusable container to keep it fresh longer.

So tell me, Lykkers—what's your go-to avocado trick? 🥑

Or have you ever cut one open and just… regretted everything? 😅 Let's swap tips below! I swear we're all just trying to win the avocado game together 😂💚