Guacamole 4-6 small-medium ripe avocados La Victoria hot red salsa 1/3 of a medium onion, diced small some ground cumin seed To skin/pit the avocados, I used Anne's method (my sister Anne was a pro chef and can work much faster than mere mortals): if the stem end is the north pole, cut longitudinally all around the avocado (like the lines running vertically on the globe) then twist the halves to separate them. One half will contain the pit - deftly stick the edge of your knife into the pit and pop it out. Grab a spoon and quickly scoop out slices. Repeat for all the avocados, putting the flesh into a medium bowl. Add diced onion and cumin and salsa to taste, and mix with a potato masher.