Saturday, 7 July 2012

Ugh - Old El Paso Epic Fail

I love guacamole.  Yes, what is there not to love?  Creamy vegetable dip with a touch of spice - woo hoo.  Wicked with tortilla crisps and - incidentally - roast chicken (honestly try it). 

Now my recipe for guacamole requires 3 ripe avos which I crush with a little lime, pinch of fresh coriander and finely chopped chili.  Some times a little finely chopped onions and even very finely diced tomato.  All mixed and serve - glorious.

However, at the minute, I'm having some real issues finding soft avocados so I was utterly delighted to see that Old El Paso had come out with Chunky Guacamole sauce.  Wow, how excited was I when I saw it in the World Foods aisle at Tesco.  I had plans for this sauce.

Yes, big plans.  Unfortunately, these died when I tasted it.  I honestly don't think I have ever tried anything quite as nasty - it just had a really vile herby taste.  Far too much coriander, I think.  Or perhaps it was just the preservatives or someone added Fairy Liquid.  Whatever, it was just awful! 

And I was so very disappointed.  Why?  You had the opportunity to make something so very nice and you've produced this evil sludge.  Old El Paso, you've knocked my confidence in pre-prepared food - come on I know you can do better.

Lx

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