If you're a guacamole [1] fan (and honestly, who isn't?), you've likely had the problem of trying to keep its vibrant green colour. And without that, whether the guacamole [2] is fresh or not, it certainly doesn't look edible. I mean, who wants to dip a chip into brown guacamole? It's especially hard when you're planning a party and want to get a lot of the prep done a head of time, i.e. make the guacamole [3] the day before or morning of. And after a little bit of trial and error, I've figured out how to keep it looking bright and beautiful for a long time.

After I prepare the guacamole [4] in a bowl, I squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. I make sure there's a nice, shallow puddle to coat it. Next, I grab some saran wrap from the cupboard and place it within the dish, almost smushing it at the top. I make sure that the wrap sticks to the guacamole like glue without leaving any space for air to creep in or out. Then I place it in the fridge. Right before the party begins, I pour most of the lime juice into the sink because I don't want the extra tartness (but if you like it that way, feel free to keep). Then I put it out for guests to enjoy.

The guacamole [5] usually lasts about 10 hours after I have initially prepped it. There's no dipping around any brown areas and I don't have to scoop a brown layer off of the top. The combination of the lime juice and saran wrap does the trick. So, follow these steps next time you want to make guacamole [6] and really enjoy it!