Bodacious Boomer

You know you’re getting old when you forget important dates. Here it is September 21. September 16th came and went and I didn’t give the day a second thought. How could I forget? What was it I forgot?

National Guacamole Day!

Now to some, that may not seem worth celebrating. But to me, guacamole is it’s own food group- or should be. Everything goes better with it, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, tacos, burritos, omelettes, quesadillas, chicken breasts and of course, fajitas. One of the most famous sandwiches in Houston is at the Hobbit Hole restaurant. It features a sandwich called the Gandalf. It’s a slice of whole wheat bread with a ton of guacamole and alfalfa sprouts. Melt cheese over the sprouts, more bread and voila! It has been one of their most popular items for 30 years. Guacamole is actually a heart-healthy food, as long as you don’t dive into a vat of it and eat your way to the surface.

The very best guacamole doesn’t come from the supermarket- any supermarket. It has to be fresh, made just before you eat it. It’s not made in a blender or have mayonnaise in it. The recipe is ultra simple with common ingredients you can get anywhere. With guacamole, less is more. Today’s trivia answer: an avocado.

Truly Tasty Guacamole

4 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
*1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 limes, juiced
Salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder and chopped cilantro

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork to achieve a chunky consistency. Season, to your taste with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder and cilantro. Serve immediately.

*For less heat remove the seeds and veins from the jalapeno before using.

And if you’ve really want to try something new in bedroom, replace that stale whipped cream routine with guacamole. Your heart will thank you and think of all the fun you can have while wearing that sombrero.