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So I didn't see the last post, and I haven't read all the comments, but it's a topic that depends on the situation, imo. If it was a large group of people, I would ask again, because that does eat up a lot of one waitress's time. I dined at a nice little place with a friend a few months back, and it was my second time there (pretty sure the waiters recognized me). I had tipped well the first time, as it was a great experience, and the second time, my friend and I completely miscalculated the tip. My waiter came back around and asked us if everything was ok. It was a bit awkward, but I'm glad he did ask, because he deserved more than the $3 we had somehow managed to leave.

mayo..disgusting...avocado...awesome!

well, this is just win-win, as i loathe mayonnaise and adore avocado. great idea!

Awesome commentary!

Sarah has created such an inspired series--as someone who works in this sphere, I hope that TPTB take notice of her and realize that you can't patronize to women anymore!

@sweetdiesel - haha me too! I always wanted chocolate pudding in those little plastic cups...never allowed. Twinkies? Never heard of them til I was like--19. I couldn't even have fruit rollups! My mom was like: Here's some strawberries.

Mindyou, I'm greatful though. I have great eating habits as an adult.

I love that the last segment depicts the little bastard wearing a bart simpson shirt. so hilarious.

I made this yesterday for a work potluck lunch, and it was a big hit! I used leftover rotisserie chicken and subbed lemon juice for the lime juice based on personal preference and parsley and basil for the cilantro. Great combination of flavors. This would also be great for a picnic.

@ rjm1604... that's what I thought too, especially when i saw how small the chicken thighs were that the butchers gave me. that's why i also added a small chicken breast along with the regular listed amounts of ingredients. i wrapped the mixture in tortillas and was able to make 4 out of them. surprising, but true. also, i would say just make it with chicken breasts anyways.

Ohhh, I also threw some cholula in there to give it a little kick!

I made this for dinner last night, but instead of cutting up the chicken and mixing it in with the avocado/tomato mixture, I just let the chicken cool a bit and then put it on top. It was so delicious. My fiance and I have been trying to cook a lot more with avocados, and this is definitely going in our regular use repertoire! Thanks!

I hated mayo until a few years ago. I think that was because all I had had was the kind you buy in a jar at the store. I love homemade mayo now! with french fries anyone? I also love miracle whip. I venture to say it's not even trying to be a fake mayo. It is a different taste all together and I love it.

"I think that most people who hate mayo is because they've only had like Miracle Whip (which is NOT mayo, just some fake stuff saying it is) or some other cheap mayo. I mean have you had aoili, especially the garlic kind? That is the stuff of heaven."

I really don't understand why people who like mayo (or Miracle Whip, although there is no difference in my mind since they are both disgusting) try to convince me that I should try it again because I might like it. Seriously, I have enough vices in my life that I do not need to add this fatty condiment to it. I'm quite content to live my life free of mayo-laden chicken, tuna and potato salad and will really survive if I never eat garlic aoili.

Thanks for the recipe... I will try it!

OK...the battle lines have been drawn. Not one more bad word about Miracle Whip, ok? I grew up on a farm and Miracle Whip was the dressing of choice because it didn't require refrigeration and I love it with a passion second only to that for my wife. Barely.

Spread some on a Saltine cracker, sprinkle fresh ground pepper over it....delicious. Seriously, it took me forever to appreciate mayo and still find it "greasy" tasting. Miracle Whip is a gift from the gods. :) Bob

I have never tried this dish before but it does sound quite appetizing and I am definitely going to give this a go.