I like avocados. There is a small cafeteria-style restaurant across the street from the Royal George Theater in Nagara-on-the-Lake where I was introduced to them. They cut a large ripe avocado in two, spread it on rye or sourdough bread, add a scoop of salmon and a leaf of crispy lettuce to serve you a delicious sandwich. I make them for myself at home using smoked salmon or tuna.

Larry Beahan wasn't about to risk it all for an avocado.

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