The “Monster” Under the Bed: How a Dusty Pistachio Shell Taught Me About Fear, Laughter, and the Human Brain

for avocados and incorporate them into almost every aspect of my life—even though my children absolutely do not share my enthusiasm for them, which simply means I get to enjoy the whole, glorious batch myself!—I decided to turn that moment of startled adrenaline into a mindful, grounding ritual.

To celebrate the fact that the only thing under my bed was a harmless snack remnant, I headed to the kitchen to make my 3-Ingredient Avocado & Pistachio Crunch Toast. It’s a delicious, heart-conscious way to honor the “monster” while enjoying