Go Green

For an event that occurs on or around St. Patrick's Day and is called the Shamrock, it naturally follows that green would be the dominant theme at the Expo.  One green vendor in particular caught my attention because they were passing out food samples.  (Imagine me being drawn to food!)  A food truck (by the way, did anyone catch the episode of Food Paradise on the Travel Channel called Food Truck Paradise?  How in the world do they fit so much food goodness into such a small space?!  But I digress..) with a colorful awning and a big picture of an avocado fit right into the green landscape.  They offered samples of avocado gazpacho and pineapple cucumber guacamole.  For all you guacamole fans out there, do not be leery of the introduction of pineapple and cucumber to guac- it works!  It has a very refreshing taste that made me go back for seconds, and they were kind enough to pass out pamphlets containing the recipe.

It was such a hit with me that I made a batch at home to accompany taco night.  It really is a feast for the senses while preparing it- the chopped fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, peeled and chopped cucumber, sweet-smelling pineapple and of course perfectly ripe avocado.  Delicious!  You should go make some very soon.