Guacamole (let’s call it “guac,” we’re all friends here) is difficult to make.  (of course, I aim for perfection in everything I do. ha)

* Fresh avocados are a must — they are sometimes hard to get in winter.

* Diced onions — not too many or they overpower the guac.

* Garlic — don’t overdo it.  see Diced Onion above.

* Cilantro — you can put a lot of fresh cilantro into the guac, surprisingly, without overpowering it.  Adds a nice fresh flavor to the guac.

* Tomatoes — definitely want to use fresh tasty tomatoes for good guac.  Roma is a good variety.

* Lime juice — a couple squeezes to add the sour component.

* Avocado pit(s) — keeping one or two of these in the guac will help prevent browning.

* Salt and pepper — arguably the most difficult part of making guacamole perfectly.

You see, without salt and pepper, the guac just doesn’t taste right.  So you add some kosher salt (I always use Kosher salt when cooking) and a couple twists of pepper.  Taste the guac.  Not enough.

Then you add some more salt and pepper.  Mix it up.  Taste.  Not enough.

Then you add some more salt and suddenly it’s too salty.  It’s happened to me many, many times, and it’s always upsetting.

You work a long time on executing the perfect guacamole, and then it’s too salty.  So, you look around for some more avocado to add, tomatoes, etc.

I ate lunch at a fine Mexican restaurant today and got some work done on my calendar while I was waiting for the food.

Usually the guac is pretty darn good there, but today there was just a bit too much salt in it.

I wanted to go back into the kitchen and chat with the cook about how I screwed up loads of guacamole, too.  “Don’t beat yourself up,” I would have said.

But, I didn’t of course.  Taking the passive aggressive approach, I told the waitress the guac had a bit too much salt in it.  “But hey, I’ve made the mistake a lot!” I said.

I don’t know whether she told the cook or not.  Doesn’t really matter.  Most likely, next time that I’m in there, the guac will be fine.  But if it isn’t… Ha

In business, it’s sometimes difficult to help all your clients out.  Sometimes, it’s difficult to find the right “connection” for them to get their deal done.

I’ve tried to be that knowledgeable leader that clients seek out when they need guidance on sampling and testing frac sand, barite, you name it.

For the most part, I think that I’ve done that.

Now, I’ve solved the puzzle of finding all those “connections” to help give life to your budding business deals.

Yesterday, I joined a great group, Keystone Energy Advisors.  Website is here:
http://keystoneenergyadvisors.com/

I’ll be acting as an independent representative for Keystone, which means that if you have something to sell or buy in the hydraulic fracturing or oil and gas industry, we can use the group to help you out.

Need someone to buy your sand or barite?  Give me a call or e-mail, and I’ll introduce you to the group.

Want to run your business plan by some investors?  Let me know and we can talk some more about your opportunity.  There are multiple investor groups associated with Keystone.

Keystone has built up an impressive list of clients and connections, and it’s likely that there is a match for you in that group of people.

I might oversalt the guac from time to time, but I think that I can provide some spice to your prospective business deal through my association with Keystone Energy Advisors.

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