Page Fourteen

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Living in Hawaii we enjoy fresh papa, mangos,bananas and other tropical fruit. And every so often, avocados. Our plumber Jim, grows avocados, and gives them to us.

When we lived in Michigan, we knew nothing about avocados. Oh, once in awhile guacamole served in a Mexican restaurant. That was about all.

Teena and I greatly enjoy Mexican food, and I make our home-made guacamole. The recipe is found on page fourteen of the 1977 edition of Betty Crocker's Cookbook. We think it is the best ever! Here is is for your enjoyment:

2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 green chili peppers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
Mash avocados, add the rest of stuff, beat until creamy. Cover with plastic wrap and put inside plastic container. Put in fridge, will keep for another day or more.

     Aloha
     Grant