It started as a discussion trying to decide what kind of jam I wanted to make with all those strawberries. My friend Michelle asked if avocado strawberry jam was a thing. While I don't think avocados are safe for home canning, the suggestion got my brain cogs spinning. Because strawberries and avocados together sounded kind of awesome. A quick google search brought up a strawberry guacamole recipe, with plenty of lime juice and cilantro and habanero peppers. My craving was immediate, and luckily my refrigerator provided what I needed to satisfy it. Within 10 minutes I was seated at the table head first (practically) in a bowl of the stuff. It's a very fresh-tasting guacamole. I'm sure if I had used habaneros instead of jalapenos it would have been spicier, but the gentle heat served its purpose. And yet, despite its mild nature, the flavor was very bright, heavy on the lime and cilantro (just the way I like it), with hints of sweetness from the berries. I did make quite a few

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