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Green GoldBy: Sarah Allaback, Monique F. Parsons A lively and engrossing cultural history of the avocado and the people who transformed it into an American obsession Whether youre a history buff or just enjoy a chip full of guacamole, youll be thoroughly captivated . . . Green Gold is a well researched, captivating story. Rick Bayless, James Beard Award winning chef, author, and restaurateur The avocado is the quintessential symbol of aspirational living, a
By: Sarah Allaback, Monique F. ParsonsA lively and engrossing cultural history of the avocado and the people who transformed it into an American obsession
“Whether you’re a history buff or just enjoy a chip full of guacamole, you’ll be thoroughly captivated . . . Green Gold is a well researched, captivating story.” —Rick Bayless, James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur
The avocado is the quintessential symbol of aspirational living, a ubiquitous agricultural favorite, and the driver of an $18 billion global industry. How did this regional Latin American staple become a star of Super Bowl ads and a byword for wellness? Documenting more than a century of cross-cultural cooperation, cutting-edge science, and savvy marketing, Green Gold tells the remarkable story of the fruit’s rise to prominence as both a culinary and cultural juggernaut.
Anchored by the story of two exceptional trees that stood out among hundreds of rivals, Green Gold is a spirited and often surprising behind-the-scenes look at how dedicated avocado enthusiasts in Mexico and California developed an ideal fruit to sell to the world. Navigating the Depression, two world wars, Mexican revolutions, violent drug lords, drought, and disease, these pioneers were driven by the avocado’s potential to captivate the palates and hearts of consumers across the globe. Their efforts, inspired by the success of California citrus, launched today’s lucrative industry and helped the avocado win a place among such supermarket staples as oranges and bananas.
Set against the rise of Southern California as an economic and cultural powerhouse and featuring delightful recipes (including vintage versions of guacamole and avocado toast), Green Gold is an entertaining and far-ranging exploration of the avocado’s journey to a central place in the American diet and global imagination.
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★★★★★ 5
Nice shoes, good price.
Size: 4 Big Kid, Color: Mint/Purple
I ended up sending these direct to my kid at sleepaway camp and thankfully they fit well and have stood up well despite her rugged use of them. Most impt to me, they have RUBBER soles, not that cheap styrafoam mascarading as a sneaker sole.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Run Large
Size: 2 Little Kid, Color: Turquoise/Navy/Purple
We love the Saucony brand for quality, but my child felt the Saucony boys Velocer a/C (Little Kid/Big Kid) ran large. She is a true 2, but the 2s fit too long in the length and width so we returned.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Laces coming off
Size: 5 Big Kid, Color: Blue/Turquoise/Pink, Size: 5 Big Kid, Color: Blue/Turquoise/Pink
Cute and comfy but the laces are coming apart after two weeks of just wearing them to school and home. We got a measly 10$ refund for our troubles 😑
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Are holding up great, but needed the wide
I bought these shoes for my daughter to wear to kindergarten. They wear navy uniforms and she loves pink so I thought these were perfect. I ordered her size according to the size chart (but didn’t check width because she’s never needed wide shoes in the past). The normal width were too tight on her toes but the length was right. I returned them for the wide and they are perfect. 2 months into school they still look brand new. Just be sure to check both length and width. I printed a measuring guide from Saucony’s website.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Nice, Tough & Comfortable!
Size: 6.5 Wide Big Kid, Color: Black
Bought as an everyday school shoe for my 10 year old son. He likes them a lot and is holding up great through rough boy play, and they still look good after a couple months now.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026
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