Mandarin oranges and guacamole, anyone?

The great thing about having property in Costa Rica is tropical fruit. We have banana and avocado trees and even a few pineapple plants. Citrus rules this time of year. Here is a picture of a very prolific mandarin orange tree. It’s strange to just be able to walk a couple of yards and pick your own fruit.



Lemons are also quite abundant on the property, making it very easy to make our favorite snack of guacamole. Here is a great guac recipe. The lemon juice gives it a snap.

4 peeled and smashed avocados
1/4 cup diced onion
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
juice from one or two lemons, depending on your snap preference
salt to taste

Mix together and grab your favorite dipping chip.