a resolution

I don't like to set myself up for failure. This may be why I have never (before now) made a New Year's resolution. I have thought about it in the past but what would I really resolve to do? Work out more, eat healthier, drink less alcohol, drink more water.... I could go on and on about the things I would like to resolve to do... but really.... will I? Maybe... but only if I want to on a given day. Not because I resolved to do it.

This year however.... I am doing it. I am actually resolving to do something. Two somethings. Both selfish. Which makes me feel a little bad but whatever. They are my resolutions.

The first is to climb more mountains. This should be easy since last year (and in my whole life), I have only climbed two.

The second is to expand my skills. Sewing and knitting mostly. Last year, I learned to make a wrap skirt (thanks mom) and also splurged and purchased a wonderful sewing machine and surger. I am also currently working on making a hat on double pointed needles.

So, that's it. I will do it. I wrote it down now so I can't take it back.

I am terrible. I knew I shouldn't do it. I just couldn't help myself.....

I love avocado.

I would eat avocado with just about anything. I WILL eat avocado with nothing else. Sprinkled with salt or not, I will stand at the cutting board and stuff avocado slices into my mouth with no guilt what-so-ever.

So, when I stumbled upon a recipe for avocado fries..... I almost fainted. Because of course, I also love anything that is breaded and deep fried (who doesn't?!?). So, last night.... after reading many recipes for avocado fries, I did it. Now I am ruined. I can't stop thinking about them.

I will share the recipe with you but I warn you, they are amazing.

Ingredients:

Avocado

Flour

Bread Crumbs (I used plain panko)

Egg (beat and add a bit of water)

Salt

Peanut oil

Heat 1/2 inch oil in cast iron skillet to 375.

I mixed salt with the flour and sprinkled the avocado with salt after slicing.

Dredge avocado slices: flour, egg, panko.

Slide into hot oil and brown. Remove carefully and place on paper towel or brown bag lined plate.

They really don't take long to brown so keep an eye on them!

Oh, I almost forgot..... the sauce! (Which will now be used for many other things becuase it was crazy delicious.)

Mix together 1/2 cup mayo, juice from 1/2 lime and as much sriracha (hot sauce) as you want.

Enjoy. (You have been warned.)