Love avocados? Head over to Avocaderia in Brooklyn, NY. It’s the world’s first avocado bar, where every dish is an Insta-worthy avocado masterpiece. This week, meet one of Avocaderia’s founders, Francesco Brachetti and try several recipes from the cookbook inspired by the restaurant. Faith and the gang explore other single-food focused hotspots in NY and beyond. Plus, Clos des Lumieres, a French winemaker we love, has finally put a white in a box, and we’re declaring it the wine of the summer. Finally, 10th-generation farmer Craig Floyd is back on the show with an update on how he farms the Giving Garden at Coogan Farm, part of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, to help feed the 23,000 food-insecure people in New London County. Want to be inspired? Watch Farmer Craig’s TedTalk.

<p>Love avocados? Head over to Avocaderia in Brooklyn, NY. It&rsquo;s the world&rsquo;s first avocado bar, where every dish is an Insta-worthy avocado masterpiece. This week, meet one of Avocaderia&rsquo;s founders, Francesco Brachetti and try several recipes from the cookbook inspired by the restaurant. Faith and the gang explore other single-food focused hotspots in NY and beyond. Plus, Clos des Lumieres, a French winemaker we love, has finally put a white in a box, and we&rsquo;re declaring it the wine of the summer. Finally, 10th-generation farmer Craig Floyd is back on the show with an update on how he farms the Giving Garden at Coogan Farm, part of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, to help feed the 23,000 food-insecure people in New London County. Want to be inspired? Watch Farmer Craig&rsquo;s TedTalk.</p>

Listen to the Faith Middleton Food Schmooze on WNPR radio Thursdays at 3pm and 9pm, and Saturdays at noon.

Faith Middleton Food Schmooze

Faith and the gang talk to Francesco Brachetti, co-founder of the world’s first avocado bar, Avocaderia. He shares recipes for avocado burgers, crispy panko-crusted avocado wedges, and even an avocado chocolate mousse. Plus, learn about a new French white (in a box!) and what local farmer Craig Floyd is doing to end hunger in CT. You will be inspired.

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