The trick to making perfect guacamole is using good, ripe avocados.  How do you pick the right avocado? The ready-to-eat avocado feels slightly soft under your fingers when you press on its skin. If it’s very firm allow a few more days before eating.  photos coco zordan

Once you have cut your ripe-to-perfection avocado add a splash of acidity (lemon juice, vinegar) to balance its richness, plus XV olive oil, salt and pepper.  You can add chopped cilantro, chiles, onion, and tomato, if you want. Use this creamy dip on tomatoes, salads, chips, crackers and so on.