rustic guacamole

I love avocados. Living in socal we have access to them all the time (I even have a tree in my backyard), they are a key component in southern california cooking, and they never fail to add depth and flavor to any dish. Eat them plain, with lemon, a dash of salt, or mixed up with other greats to make a guac... it's a super food. To that end? We eat guacamole. A. Lot.

Ingredients:

2 tender avocados, soft enough to smash, but no brown spots

1 vine-ripened tomato, diced

1/2 white onion, minced

juice of 1 lime

2 drops of tabasco

1 pinch of garlic powder

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Using a fork, mash until combined.

This guacamole should be chunky, and not smooth.