Strawberry "juloose"

It's almost summer again. As I get ready for the warm temperatures and for moving back to California, where the strawberries are delicious and affordable, I remember the blended drink that my mother used to make. My brothers and I called this drink strawberry "juloose", but I don't remember now where the name came from. My mother made this drink by placing ripe strawberries, ice, water, and a small amount of sugar in a blender, then whipping the mixture together until it was pink, cold, and frothy. I could go for a glass right now...

My favorite guacamole

In a taste test tonight, this homemade guacamole beat out the guac from Chipotle.

Items needed:
1 ripe avocado (squeezable but not falling apart)
1 lime
Sea Salt
Optional: 1 roma tomato, 1 loose handful of cilantro, 1 jalapeno, 1/4 onion

Slice avocado in half, then squeeze halves into a bowl. Mash avocado with a fork. Add juice from one lime and season to taste with sea salt. This recipe is simple and delicious. For variety, add any or all of the following: 1 chopped roma tomato, 1-2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, 1 chopped jalapeno, and/or 1/4 onion, finely chopped.

Enjoy with tortilla chips (I found some pretty good baked ones at Trader Joes). Or, try this guacamole in a wheat bread sandwich with sharp cheddar and sprouts.