Nobody needs an avocado rose.

That’s exactly why I love them.

I’m blessed—or perhaps cursed—with a strong sense of aesthetic and have always been drawn to beautiful little details. These days, I find myself slowing down and taking time for things that serve no practical purpose other than making me smile. Whether it’s latticing the top of a tart, dusting cookies with edible gold, or turning an avocado into a rose, some things can simply be beautiful.

If you’ve ever wanted to try making one yourself, here’s my simple step-by-step method.

Keys to Success in making an Avocado Rose

• Start with the Right Avocado Choose an avocado that is ripe but still firm enough to hold its shape. If it’s too hard, the slices will crack. If it’s too soft, the rose will collapse into a mushy mess.
• Use a Sharp Knife A sharp knife is essential for making clean, even slices. Ragged cuts make the rose more difficult to shape.
• Slice Thinly Thin slices are flexible and bend easily as you roll the rose. Aim for slices about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
• Use Your Fingers as a Guide After each slice, use your fingers to gently hold the last slice in place as you pull the knife back. This prevents the slices from shifting and keeps the avocado neatly aligned. Taking a few extra seconds here will make it much easier to fan out the slices and roll them into a rose later.
• Keep the Slices Aligned After slicing, gently fan the avocado out into a long line, work carefully to keep them neatly aligned. This makes rolling the rose much easier.
• Finish with Lime Juice Once your avocado rose is formed, squeeze a little fresh lime juice over the top. It adds a bright pop of flavour and helps slow browning. Don’t forget the salt!

I’d love to know—are you team ‘just eat the avocado’ or team ‘turn it into a rose first’?

Recipe for Loaded Sweet Potato Breakfast Waffle is in my last blog post.