We desire the subtly-flavoured, butter-soft fruit more and more each year, and its significance has pushed far past the produce aisle. The staggering prevalence of avocado toast in the 2010s serves as the supreme testament to the product’s popularity. The dish has only gathered momentum in the past decade, ultimately becoming one of the most well-trodden millennial clichés. As is our wont, what was once self-explanatory — toast + avocado + any additions or seasonings you like — has been elaborated on and codified according to the tenets of “healthy” eating. As the 2010s come to a close, then, the peerless food of the decade serves as a reminder.

Source: National Post December 03, 2019 14:03 UTC