Last night, Alexi and I were discussing a friend. I asked about her nationality, then quickly corrected myself; I meant ethnicity. He responded, "She's from Texas." He hadn't heard my correction. Speaking as someone originally from Texas, I believe many Texans and those who know them would agree you could safely say it's an ethnicity.
Which leads me to the upcoming Super Bowl. I'm not a football fan, and I don't enjoy televised sports in general. When I was single, it was something I paid attention to in those I dated. I didn't want to be married to someone who spent a lot of time in front of the television. My dad loves football and watches it as often as he can. He comes by it honestly; he's a Texan, and Texans love football. His mother was the same way (probably his father, too, but he died before I got to know him), perhaps even more so, as she also attended every one of her town's high school games. I remember Super Bowl Sunday when I was as a kid. There was always an excited rush to get home from church and get settled before it started. (We lived in Alaska from the time I was seven. Remember, Alaska used to be five hours behind east coast time, so it started early in the afternoon then.)
I do enjoy the Super Bowl as an excuse to relax, eat snacks, and feel like I'm part of something so many others are watching, too. My mother usually made a seven layer dip, something like this one. There won't be any seven layer dip here on Sunday, but undoubtedly we'll have guacamole and chips. I've experimented with making it a number of ways; this is what has evolved as our favorite combination.
Guacamole
2 ripe Hass avocados
2 tablespoons minced white onion
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 lime
coarse salt
Cut each avocado in half, and remove the pits. Score the avocado, scoop it into a mixing bowl and mash gently with a fork until chunky smooth. Stir in the onion and cilantro. Cut the lime in half and squeeze in juice to taste (I usually use half a lime). Season with salt. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately.
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We're going to a super bowl party on Sunday. I generally enjoy them for the socialising & the snacks. :) And I will also be making guacamole, but I'll be adding roasted poblanos, jalapenos, serranos, tomatoes, and garlic to mine. If you haven't tried it with roasted peppers, I highly recommend it.
Have a lovely weekend!
I was hoping a " go patriots" at the end ofte post
Thanks, Kristy. I've tried it with those ingredients; I prefer it really simple.
Tami: haha! I don't even know who's playing.
I love avacados, and so do my girls! I'll have to try this recipe. It sounds perfect.
Nothing like a bowl of good guac to dress up the dull. Enjoy your Sunday! My family will spend it cleaning out the garage, then ending the day with a new recipe from The Wall Street Journal for baked hot chocolate. Here's a link if you're curious:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203718504577178860951365048.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read
That is the loveliest and most perfect avocado I have ever seen.
Wow, what a gorgeous avocado and what a lovely recipe! I've always wanted to be part of that whole super bowl atmosphere because it sounds so much fun but maybe I'll be able to get some friends around for a party next year. Luckily I don't have to wait that long to try your dip.
The superbowl is being televised from midnight my time, I have every intention to watch at least some of it since it appears to be such a big deal to most of you across the pond!
I could live on guacamole and chips! In my family, no one ever watched sports, while in my own family, streaming tennis matches is considered the best for form of entertainment! :)
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