Obama lays down guacamole gauntlet: No peas

President Barack Obama came down on the side of no peas when it comes a debate sparked by the New York Times --- which had the audacity Wednesday to suggest the vegetable should be added to guacamole.

Food writer Melissa Clark said the addition of English peas “add intense sweetness and a chunky texture to the dip, making it more substantial on the chip.”

Answering questions on health care via Twitter, Obama added his culinary opinion:

This story was originally published July 1, 2015 at 5:10 PM with the headline "Obama lays down guacamole gauntlet: No peas."