Tyler Florence
Video: The Versatile Avocado!
Fall sports season is here, which means fans across the country will be getting together regularly to cheer on their favorite baseball and football teams. Whether enjoying the game in front of the television or live at a stadium, food is always a big part of game day gatherings
To help fans pull together quick and delicious food for their parties, chef Tyler Florence, known for developing ultimate versions of traditional dishes, is sharing some of his recipes that are perfect to eat while watching the game.
An easy-to-use ingredient that amps up any game day menu is the Hass avocado. Hass avocados are a fantastic addition to your fall sports entertaining. Versatile and easy-to-use, it's no wonder that Hass avocados are a fan favorite - from the classic guacamole dip to topping off burgers, avocados add a creamy and delicious flavor to a variety of game day snacks.
For the past 15 years chef Tyler Florence has delighted the masses by sharing the sights, sounds and flavors of his unique culinary vision with fans around the world. After graduating from the prestigious culinary program at Johnson and Wales University, Florence tackled the Big Apple where he helmed multiple acclaimed restaurants and established himself as one of New York City's finest young stars. In New York, he honed his culinary skills under the tutelage of some of the city's premier chefs, ultimately moving on to become executive chef at Cafeteria. He has starred in a number of other well-known shows, including "How to Boil Water," a cooking show for novices, "Food 911," his hugely popular "recipe rescue" show, as well as his signature series, "Tyler's Ultimate." In July 2008, Florence opened his first kitchen retail shop, The Tyler Florence Shop, in Mill Valley, just outside of San Francisco, Calif. Outposts of The Tyler Florence Shop also will be opening soon at San Francisco International Airport and in Napa. Recently, Florence opened his first signature restaurant, Wayfare Tavern, in San Francisco's Financial District. He also will be opening two additional restaurants soon, El Paseo in Mill Valley and Tyler Florence Rotisserie & Wine, a new restaurant concept that will be adjacent to The Tyler Florence Shop in Napa. Tyler lives in Mill Valley, Calif. with his wife Tolan, and has two sons Miles, age 13 Hayden, 3, and a little girl, Dorothy, 2.