Hi. I’m Isabel, I cook and scribble. I make a lot of food and do a lot of writing, and Bread & Courage is what I have to show for it. It started as a simple food blog called TASTE but evolved into something more—a place where I express my love of food, community and the environment. Thanks for spending some time here—and be in touch!
I hope you’ll enjoy tonight as I will.
Go Huskies.
Texas Guacamole
Serves 4
1 large shallot, chopped
1 medium, red onion, diced, divided
1 jalepeno pepper, finely diced
1 large, red tomato, diced
2 jumbo avocados (or 4 small)
1/2 c chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
lemon juice
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