I can’t make a post on avocados without sharing my favorite way of eating them: guacamole! Even though this is photography blog and not a cooking blog, posting about guacamole is definitely appropriate — I can’t go a day on set without having this on hand for a hungry crew! Rather than worrying about the ingredients, I swear by the method:

• Chop the onions, jalepeños, and cilantro into an equal sized mince.
• Mash the minced ingredients into large cubes of avocado. (This step is absolutely crucial as it keeps the guacamole from turning into slop.)
• Add a lot of lime juice, salt, and ground pepper.

To see the method first-hand, head to a TexMex restaurant with a guacamole bar (like Caliente Cab in NYC) and watch the pros make it next to your table. If you don’t have a guacamole bar near you, this recipe slideshow also covers the basics. If you’re really looking for a lesson, let me know. Come visit us on set and volunteer some crew time — my secret ingredient guacamole and homemade tortilla chips are guaranteed to be there!