In a move that sparked widespread outcry, the New York Times published a report Wednesday stating that peas should be included in homemade guacamole recipes. They further cemented their position in a Twitter post, stating simply: "Add green peas to your guacamole. Trust us." In response, reporters and Twitter users nationwide weighed in, including through thought pieces on whether food opinions are "actually opinions about class, culture, or identity masquerading as opinions about how food tastes."
As debate raged, eventually the President of the United States was asked to weigh in during a Twitter Q&A. He expressed a measured, but traditionalist, view: "respect the nyt, but not buying peas in guac. onions, garlic, hot peppers. classic." Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush took a blunter stand: "You don't put peas in guacamole." Bush is on record of denouncing the idea in the past as well, speaking out against peas in guacamole on the Tonight Show last month. At press time, this reporter has plans to attempt the recipe over the holiday weekend, though its been suggested by some that this indicates a lack of self-respect.
