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Celebrate National Spicy Guacamole Day on November 14 and get ready to spice up your life! This day is a celebration of the delicious combination of avocados, chilies, and other ingredients that make guacamole one of the most popular snacks around. The history of this dish goes back centuries, when Aztec warriors combined mashed avocados with chili peppers to create a tasty treat they could take with them into battle. So why not celebrate National Spicy Guacamole Day by making your own special version?
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1300s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Aztec Invention of Guacamole</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Aztecs invented guacamole by combining mashed avocados with chili peppers and other ingredients walking around what is now Mexico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spanish Introduction to Guacamole</div><div class='timeline-text'>Spanish explorers in the New World discovered and were introduced to guacamole by the Aztecs, which led to the dish's spread.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Guacamole in American Cuisine</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popularity of guacamole spread in the United States, assimilating into American food culture and dishes, most notably in Mexican-American cuisine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Guacamole Goes Gourmet</div><div class='timeline-text'>Influential chefs started to include guacamole in gourmet dishes, leading to wide recognition of guacamole as a staple ingredient.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Avocado's Superfood Status</div><div class='timeline-text'>Avocados, the main ingredient in guacamole, are recognized as a superfood due to their health benefits, boosting the popularity of guacamole.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Spicy Guacamole Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Spicy Guacamole Day is celebrated, recognizing the beloved combination of spicy chillies and smooth avocado in guacamole.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a spicy guacamole bar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a DIY guacamole bar with different types of spicy ingredients like jalapenos, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Let your guests customize their own spicy guacamole to their liking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a guacamole tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a guacamole tasting party where everyone brings their own unique and spicy twist on the classic dip. Have a contest for the best and spiciest guacamole.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try new recipes with spicy guacamole</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look up creative recipes that use spicy guacamole as an ingredient, such as spicy guacamole deviled eggs or spicy guacamole grilled cheese sandwiches. Branch out and try something new!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for spicy guacamole</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a break from cooking and treat yourself to some spicy guacamole at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Don't forget to ask for extra chips!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your love for spicy guacamole on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Post pictures of your spicy guacamole creations or your favorite spicy guacamole dishes from restaurants on social media using the hashtag #NationalSpicyGuacamoleDay. Spread the love for this delicious dip!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Guacamole is delicious and healthy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Avocados, the main ingredient in guacamole, are packed with healthy fats and nutrients. So not only does it taste amazing, but it's also good for you! Plus, when you add spicy elements like jalapenos or hot sauce, you get an extra kick of flavor and heat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a versatile dip or topping</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Guacamole can be used in so many ways - as a dip for chips, a topping for tacos or burgers, or even as a spread for sandwiches. Its creamy texture and spicy flavor make it a perfect addition to many dishes, and it's always a crowd pleaser!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>There's always room for creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Guacamole is a dish that can be easily personalized to fit your taste preferences. You can add your favorite spices, herbs, or vegetables to create a unique and delicious version of this classic dip. Plus, it's a great way to use up any extra avocados you may have lying around!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Avocados Take A While to Grow</h3><p class='facts-content'>The main ingredient in guacamole, avocados take between 7 to 15 years to start bearing fruit. An avocado tree produces about 120 avocados annually.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Guacamole Was Considered an Aphrodisiac</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Aztecs considered guacamole an aphrodisiac. The name "guacamole" actually comes from two Aztec words: ahuacatl (avocado) and molli (sauce).</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Holy Guacamole, That’s a Lot of Avocados!</h3><p class='facts-content'>On Super Bowl Sunday, Americans consume around 8 million pounds of guacamole. That equates to roughly 16 million avocados!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Spiciness Helps to Preserve Guacamole</h3><p class='facts-content'>Capsaicin in chillies, which makes guacamole spicy, has antimicrobial properties that help in keeping the guacamole fresh for longer.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>California Produces Most Avocados in the U.S.</h3><p class='facts-content'>California is the leading state in U.S. avocado production, with San Diego County being the top producer, providing about 60 percent of all the avocados grown in California.</p></div></div>
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