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The $5000 Avocado

Friday, October 1, 2010 by Lolli 20 Comments

avocadoYou might recall a post here last month about the Amazing Avocado, along with a favorite family recipe. At the time, I was submitting the recipe to an avocado recipe contest (with a grand prize of $5000). Now, a month later, I am happy to announce (if you haven’t heard all of my tweeting and facebooking about it already) that I was chosen as one of the 8 US finalists, to represent the Washington DC area.

Earlier this week, voting commenced. And this is where you come in. If I’m going to stand a chance to get the $5000 grand prize, I need daily votes from everyone and their cat. Each email address can vote once per day. I wouldn’t beg quite so much if there wasn’t $5000 involved. But there is, and I am begging.

Plus, the recipe just happens to be AMAZING. This is not just some recipe I pulled off google and posted on my blog. It is a true favorite, and everyone who tries it is hooked. Trust me.

Fresh Corn and Avocado Salsa

….The salsa that’s as full of variety as the Washington DC region!

1 can corn, drained
1 can black eyed peas, drained
2-3 tomatoes, chopped
fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped (after it’s chopped, mine comes out to about 2-3 Tbsp)
1-2 bunches green onion, chopped
2 avocadoes, chopped
Dry Italian dressing, prepared (or about 3/4 to 1 cup bottled dressing)

* Add all chopped ingredients to a large bowl. Mix the Italian dressing in a separate container, then add all at once to the bowl. Mix gently but thoroughly.

* For a spicier salsa, add chopped jalapenos to taste.

* Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping to just about anything….quesadillas, chicken, salads….

What is your favorite way to eat an avocado?

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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  1. Dana@Facebook Marketing says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Laura, you look so adorable on the baseball card, lol.

    I just voted and printed out the recipe, I love, love, love avocado but don’t have many good recipes so this is perfect (plus I don’t have to feel guilty when I snack on this *giggle*) I’ll subscribe to the RSS so just give us daily reminders to vote and I will each day. Unfortunately, my cat won’t be able to….sorry.

  2. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:31 am

    Yes! Good thing. :) Thanks for voting!!

  3. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:31 am

    Don’t worry. I’ll keep tweeting. Just keep your eyes open for the tweets, :) Thanks for voting!

  4. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:30 am

    When I entered, I had no idea I’d get picked as one of the 8 finalists. It’s been pretty cool, I must say!!

  5. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:30 am

    I really do hate begging, but $5000 IS kinda worth it. :) THanks for the support!

  6. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:29 am

    Yay! You are awesome! Thanks for voting and feel free to vote again. :)

  7. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:29 am

    Ditto. I love avocados on sandwiches and burgers. It was a sad day when my family started liking guacamole….because it meant I didn’t get to hog it all myself!

  8. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:28 am

    Ahh! Thanks! Let me know if you try it. It’s SO yummy!

  9. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:27 am

    Yep! I’ve been in the DC area now for 12+ years! We’ll have to chat about the specifics. :) Thanks for voting! You can do it everyday!

  10. Lolli says

    Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:26 am

    Thanks for voting! I am not all that happy with my baseball card…but my husband likes it so I guess I shouldn’t complain! ;)

  11. Becca -Our Crazy Boys says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    Good thing I have FIVE email addresses!!

  12. Sonia Barton says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    You keep tweeting, that will keep reminding this very forget full follower and I’ll be able to act. I don’t do the cooking in the house but I have printed the recipe and handed it to the hubby – I says it looks great – I said duh that’s why I printed it :-)

  13. Holly at Tropic of Mom says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Hey, congrats! I entered the Pillbury Bake-Off this year (I know, long shot, right?) so I know what it’s like to want to win a recipe contest! My cat is right here, so we are going to vote.

  14. The real LA love story says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    hey, i would be begging if only $500 is involved. this is a very special opportunity and you do what you need to do to get those votes!

    (love the recipe, by the way.)

  15. Jenny says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    I voted 3 times ;) That recipe looks delicious. I love guacamole and I bet I could put it on just about anything, it’s kind of like my ranch :)

  16. Annie says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    I love avocados sliced on a burger or sandwich, in salads and salsas, guacamole, of course, and plain! In anything and everything! I voted for you, and will try to remember to keep voting.

  17. Ashley says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I voted for you! I have yet to try it, but that recipe just sounds amazing! I love avocados, so will have to try it out! Good luck!!!

  18. kaley says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    i didn’t realize you were in the DC area [like myself!] i will definitely vote for you AND make your avacado/corn salsa! YUM!

  19. Kelli @ writing the waves says

    Friday, October 1, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    I just voted and printed out your recipe! And look at you on a baseball card! :) We love avocados in this house. I started giving them to my kids as a finger food when they were toddlers, and still they can’t get enough of ’em. Can’t wait to try this recipe! Good luck!!! I’ll be sure to vote again. :)

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