Plated Earth Food Fables are original short historical fiction stories about produce and its ability to connect people, culture, and history. This Food Fable follows an aspiring young journalist in Los Angeles on her quest to uncover the roots of the popular café trend, avocado toast. Her investigation takes her deeper into the history, cultural relevance, and politics of the avocado than she could have imagined, challenging her own relationship with the delicious, fashionable fruit.