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How to Make and Keep Friends

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It’s simple:  you make them GUACAMOLE! If there’s anything I’ve learned in my (almost) 27 years on this Earth, it’s that the only person in the world who doesn’t love guacamole is my friend Stephanie.  And I just learned that last night 🙂

To make truly fresh, delicious guac you need the following ingredients:

  • 7-8 large, ripe avocados, pits removed
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed, minced
  • 1/2 a bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped finely
  • 1/2 a large red onion, chopped finely
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced very fine
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • tiny dash of cumin

After chopping and mincing away, grab a large bowl.  Scoop out the flesh of the avocados into the bowl.  This is messy, which is why it’s fun.  If you’re in a hurry it could make you sweat.  I’m just saying.

Grab a potato masher (or a fork if you don’t have one) and mash mash MASH away!  You want to leave some chunks of avocado because let’s face it:  no one really loves a smooth guacamole.  It’s all about the texture!

When you’re done mashing and done chopping, assembly is easy.  Simply dump everything else in the bowl and then stir together with a spatula (or a spoon…just not with the masher like this picture portrays).

After mixing, you obviously need to grab a chip (or 50) and taste-test the stuff.  By now you guys should know that quality control is very important to me 🙂  When everything tastes good, spoon the guac into a serving dish and enjoy!

The reason I was making guac is because we had a little get together at Jason and Stephanie’s house for our community group.  Everything was supposed to BYOM (bring your own meat) to grill if we wanted, and then bring a side that 4-5 people could share.  My guac was gone about 15 minutes after arriving!  We also had this amazing salad (spinach, cherry tomatoes, orange bell pepper, carrots, and dried cranberries):

I also had a bratwurst, but no pictures.  Sorry, they’re not that pretty regardless of the great flavors!  After dinner we decided to play bocce ball.  This is Jason’s grandfather’s old set!  How cool is that?!  He said that back in New York his grandfather was known for being the one with the good bocce ball set:

While the guys set up the game I played with flowers:

And Stephanie (left) and Stefanie (right) practiced their bocce form.  Practice makes perfect!

We ended up going inside fairly quickly because mosquitoes were eating us alive, but it was still so fun!  I swear, it really just doesn’t get better than dinner with amazing friends 🙂


Do you like guacamole?  Any surprise ingredients that you add to yours?  AND have you ever played bocce ball before? When I’m in a hurry I usually make my guac with salsa instead of fresh-chopping everything, but it really makes a huge difference when you use fresh ingredients.  The flavors are all much more consistent and work together really well!  I’ve also added chipotle peppers to mine before, and that was a huge hit as well!

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  1. plamarie says

    August 11, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    Killer quac!! I like to add cumin too! Sometimes I add a bit of sour cream; makes it creamy.

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  2. Dorry says

    August 11, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    I LOVE guacamole! And that salad looks delish. I’m all about the dried cramberries – great salad.

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  3. louisianagrown says

    August 11, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    I add all of the exact same things to guac as you, but I don’t even know what bocce ball is. Please describe!

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  4. Robyn says

    August 11, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    My friend’s secret ingredient for guac is tequila!

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  5. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says

    August 11, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I’m not surprised your guac went so quickly – it looks amazing!

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  6. thehealthyapron says

    August 11, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    My husband doesn’t like guacamole!!!!!!!!!! Is he not insane? He is NOT a picky eater so I am SO confused by this! Yours look stellar! I have tried adding dried cherries to my recipe before but found it didn’t add much. I like the simple version: avocado, red onion, lime juice, mash. Yum!

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  7. Erin @ A Girl and Her Mutt says

    August 11, 2010 at 11:50 am

    I love guac! Anything with avocado is fantastic really!

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  8. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    August 11, 2010 at 11:25 am

    I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love guac!

    Its a staple in my casa 🙂

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  9. April @ Crazy Fabulous Life says

    August 11, 2010 at 11:15 am

    I lovelovelove guacamole. And right now, I am in an avocado frenzy. All of my meals are revolving around whether or not I can put avocados on it or in it 🙂

    By the way, is there an itty bitty smiley face at the top your page or am I going crazy? 🙂

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  10. shari henson says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:54 am

    if I am just making guac for the fam, I will re-add the pits…keeps the avocados fresher longer. Well, that’s what I heard anyway. but not if I make it for a get together. It looks weird and it’s gone in 15 minutes anyway! Haha! Love guac! And I love bocce ball. First time I played was on the tech campus with Jeff Taylor and friends!

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  11. Matt says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Mmm I love guac! I need to try that recipe 😉

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  12. Mama Pea says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:39 am

    I have equal love for guac and Bocce ball. We would be great friends.

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  13. cher says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:35 am

    I love some grilled corn in mine, but otherwise, our recipes are identical!

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  14. lisaou11 says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:18 am

    I love guacamole now, but when I was young I used to call it guacayucky!

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  15. tanyasdaily says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:17 am

    that salad looks great! I only use 3 ingredients..avacado,tomato and spike

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  16. Jenny says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:07 am

    I LOVE guacamole but have never actually made it myself. I must remedy that this evening!

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  17. The Wife of a Dairyman says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Love homemade guac! Yours looks fabulous.
    I have played Bocce Ball before but forget all the rules….I don’t play very often:)

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  18. Tracey says

    August 11, 2010 at 9:59 am

    I’ve never played bocce ball but I think it would be a good time. Especially playing with good friends:)

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  19. Marg says

    August 11, 2010 at 9:58 am

    Nope don’t like the stuff! Love Mexican, but always have them take it off.

    I think I’ve played bocce ball on the beach before, but our latest game is the bean bag toss/washers.

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  20. hundredtenpounds says

    August 11, 2010 at 9:56 am

    That’s funny! I just posted about guacamole too. I LOVE it. I could eat an entire bowl of it in one sitting. 🙂 We add jalapenos to ours.

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  21. Amy @ Second City Randomness says

    August 11, 2010 at 9:55 am

    I would totally be your friend if you made that guac for me, too… 😉

    I’ve never played bocce ball- but I’ve heard of it. Does that count? lol

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  22. Tina says

    August 11, 2010 at 9:47 am

    I love guac but can’t ever get my own recipes right. Something always seems missing.

    Never played bocce ball. Bet it would be fun though.

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  23. LiveForTheRun says

    August 11, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Holy Moly Guacamole, avocado dip! My favorite snack. Red onion and cilantro is how I roll. Fresh ingredients pack the flavor punch. We also add in one of our favorite fresh salsas as well.

    There is bar in Atlanta I am dying to go to because they have Bocce ball. Fun:)

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  24. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    August 11, 2010 at 9:36 am

    This is EXACTLY how I make guacamole! Almost to a T – I don’t use cumin. I could just eat it with a spoon.

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  25. Heather C says

    August 11, 2010 at 9:33 am

    I’m from NM, you know I love me some fresh Guac!! You’re very right – all about the texture, no need to mash it smooth…I like to add a dash of Ground Red Pepper, too, for some spice. 😉

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  26. michele says

    August 11, 2010 at 8:56 am

    The guac. looks really good! Seems like a fun night!

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  27. Kristy says

    August 11, 2010 at 8:27 am

    Not a huge fan of guac. 🙁 But I must try it again because yours looks delicious! That salad looks amazing, too!

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  28. Summah says

    August 11, 2010 at 8:18 am

    I never really like guacamole, but I’ve been coming around the past few years. My roommate has a fairly good recipe that I’ll usually have some of when it’s around. I really like it on tacos and burritos!

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  29. Angela says

    August 11, 2010 at 7:53 am

    I love guacamole. To make it creamier and give it some more tang, I add a dollop of Greek yogurt. And a dash of Tabasco for extra spice. Yum.

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  30. Sarah for Real says

    August 11, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I have played bocce with my Grandparents in Connecticut… at their retirement community.

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  31. Mary says

    August 11, 2010 at 7:13 am

    Thanks for sharing your recipe. I love guac but my husband does not. It is great to bring to a party because most people eat it up in Texas!

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  32. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    August 11, 2010 at 7:08 am

    I’d totally be your friend for life if you made my guac. It might be my favorite homemade dip! And yours looks delish 🙂

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  33. Aimee says

    August 11, 2010 at 6:26 am

    I dislike gauc, but I don’t like avocados. This would be a recipe my hubby would love though!

    We have a bocce ball set. It’s a lot of fun. I love the look of the old set you were playing with.

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  34. dynamic damsel says

    August 11, 2010 at 6:25 am

    YUM!!! That guac looks perfect! I love great quacamole! And I must throw a get together with BYOM – love your style haha! I mean nothing is worse then suprising everyone with NY strips and no one eating it..yes that happened once before. I should of realized it was a party for women rather than men… 😉 Your salad even looks mouth-watering! Great job girl!

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  35. Heather says

    August 11, 2010 at 6:17 am

    So, when I move back to Co, you’re making me that guac, right? 😉
    That salad looks incredible, too! Kudos to whomever made that.
    When I make guac I just use avocado and garlic powder. That’s it.
    Never played bocce ball!

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  36. Kara @ MyWellnest says

    August 11, 2010 at 5:59 am

    I actually don’t really like gauc, but in all fairness I haven’t really given it a fair shot! Yours looks amazing though!

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  37. Christie {Honoring Health} says

    August 11, 2010 at 5:47 am

    Yum, that guac looks delish.

    Will you be my friend?

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    • Heather says

      August 11, 2010 at 7:49 am

      um, we are already friends…duh! 🙂 and of course i’ll make you guac!

      Reply

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