Comments on: Speaking Of Food Snobs…

By: tina @scoopalicious

tina @scoopalicious — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:09:40 +0000

Once I came to the same realization I never bought a tub again. My favorite tip is to use Sea Salt. It really kicks up the flavor. Yum!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:33:51 +0000

Fresh, homemade quacamole is the best. Great – now you’re giving me a craving!

By: Les in NE

Les in NE — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:30:34 +0000

When I was in high school (living in San Diego), I’d come home from school, mix up a batch of fresh guacamole and eat it with a big bowl of Fritos. Pure bliss!

The only time I ever resort to store-bought guac is when I don’t have any ripe avocados. I try to keep at least 2-3 on hand every week, just so I can have some ripening for whenever I need them. I also use them in my salad, but they’re great mashed on wheat toast with a bit of mayo, salt & pepper. Mmmmm.

My guacamole recipe is fairly easy, too. I like to use lemon juice, although I know a lot of folks prefer lime.

http://lesleyskitchen.blogspot.com/2007/03/guacamole.html

By: amanda.

amanda. — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:53:02 +0000

I would’ve never thought to put cumin in guacamole! Now I need to go buy some avocados so I can try it out. Thanks for the idea!

By: PaniniKathy

PaniniKathy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:21:10 +0000

Fresh is most definitely best! I like the idea of using cumin, I want to try that.

By: lo

lo — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:18:27 +0000

LOVE guacamole myself — and also agree that it’s surprisingly easy to make from scratch. Plus, then you can customize!!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:44:40 +0000

I looooovvvvveeee guacamole. One of my college girlfriends is from the OC (not THAT part of the OC), and her parents had an avocado tree in their backyard. Yeah. How jealous was I?!

By: Amanda Louden

Amanda Louden — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:32:36 +0000

Love Guac. Living in California, we can eat it almost all year long. Fantastic. For Guac lovers, try some “Cowboy Caviar.” Its another wonderful dip (or meal!) made with avocados. I have a recipe for it on my blog. Its Super fantastic. My friend from Texas says its called “Texas Caviar” in her part of the world!

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:00:40 +0000

The only time I’m ok with pre made guac is when it’s from the Mexican grocery store by my house. They make it right there each day, so it’s fresh and preservative-free.

I feel like I just make up a recipe everytime I want guac, with whatever is around the house. Your recipe sounds like a good one, though, that would be consistent each time.

By: peabody

peabody — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:06:09 +0000

Oh yeah, I can’t do anything but fresh guac.