Avocados, or Alligator Pears, have a rich, buttery flavor. Known for their deep green to purple color when ripe, the Avocado is grown mostly in California, Mexico, Chile and parts of Peru. They are rich in Vitamins B, C, E, K and Potassium. Some ways to enjoy avocados include halving and eating the buttery inside of the fruit either plain or lightly seasoned, using it as spread on bread, cutting it up and adding it to a salad, or made into guacamole. Sold by the each.