Guacamole

I had my MBA orientation on Saturday. It is really sinking it that school is starting in just 2 short weeks....not even, actually! I am really excited about the program. We had a chance to hear from some of the professors and many of the classes sound so interesting. The program is set up on quarters. We have 2 quarters per semester. This semester I am taking Organizational Theory and Statistics for Business and Economics during quarter 1 and Accounting and Toxic Leadership/Dysfunctional Organizations in quarter 2. My classes are on Monday and Wednesday nights form 6-10pm.

This past weekend, we all (my parents/siblings) went to the Queen Creek Olive Mill for lunch. We stocked up on olive oil (YUM....who doesn't love olive oil)! We also took the tour which was actually pretty interesting. I learned that you should not buy "light olive oil" because it is not really olive oil! 

Last week, at work, George entered me into a guacamole competition. What is a guacamole competition, you ask? Well, it is when two or more people make guacamole and others vote on their favorite. I was no guacamole expert prior the competition, but I did some research and found an awesome recipe that won me the competition! 

Here is the recipe and some pictures:

Ingredients

• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• **Note: I added a tablespoon of cumin 

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.