What I’m having for lunch.
Dear Internet,
It’s nearly 2pm and I’m sitting at my computer eating lunch. Yes. Lunch. I get up every morning and make The Boyfriend’s lunch so that he’ll stop eating lunchables from the breakroom vending machines, but I generally forget that food exists until dinner time, that or I drink coffee and eat granola bars all day and suddenly realize I’m starving.
BUT TODAY. TODAY, INTERNET! I’m feasting!
But before I tell you on what, I want to dedicate this post to The Sister.
Because she’s the reason for it.
I wouldn’t know anything about eating hummus if it weren’t for The Sister.
I wouldn’t know it was possible to make hummus at home if it weren’t for The Sister.
OH THE SISTER, LOOK WHERE I’D BE WITHOUT YOU. NOW QUIT TELLING PEOPLE I’M BAD MOUTHING YOU IN THE INTERNET!
HUMMUS! YUMMUS!
The recipe for this hummus is something I stole from All Recipes a long time ago because it was something ridiculous like 30 calories to eat 1/4 of this hummus. That’s what I like in my food, large portions with few calories. Unlike those lemon bar jerks that I made the other day. UGH. I’m not sure the hummus is right on target with that, but a spoonful of it isn’t going to kill you calorie wise.
For this hummus you will need:
1 can garbanzo beans
the juice you drained from the garbanzos…DON’T THROW IT AWAY, YOU’RE GOING TO USE IT.
2 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 clove garlic
basically just throw everything but the juice into your food processor….
Then process it…
Add your garbanzo juice little by little until it’s the consistency you want it. I had to stop and stir mine up a little because I had some big chunks in it, but I also use the worlds smallest food processor, so you might be okay. The Sister has a Magic Bullet and that thing OWNED hummus if I remember correctly.
I seriously wanted to eat a big spoonful of this right away.
Instead I settled on some cut up Sandwich Thins and a Jazz Apple (ORCHARD FAMILY, I’M STILL WAITING ON YOUR CALL TO TELL ME YOU’RE GROWING ME THESE…THE BOYFRIEND IS TRYING TO GERMINATE THE SEEDS IN MY KITCHEN. PLEASE HELP.)
YUMMUS.
April 28th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
If you ever find you miss the taste of the tahini, I throw in a tablespoon of peanut butter and a splash of sesame oil. Best. recipe fake. ever.
April 28th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
alright, okay, she is not bad mouthing me all over the internet, just mostly all over the internet. on most days.
and yes, the magic bullet does kick some arse in making hummus.
now, I want hummus for dinner
April 28th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Hunto loves Hummus!!!
Please move back and live in our house and cook for me and your Hillbilly Cousin. Granted, I could “try” and make the things you make – but I’m too lazy.
April 28th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
I seriously offer my services to anyone who wants me. All I need is plane tickets, a place to stay for a few days, and grocery money. I WILL TOTALLY COME FEED YOU ALL THE THINGS YOU WANT.
Oh I probably need an internet connection too, but whatever.
April 29th, 2010 at 7:08 am
So, I have informed your Orchard Family about this apple. I haven’t gotten any responses yet, but just so you know, your message has been delivered.
April 29th, 2010 at 7:10 am
haha and THAT is why you’re my AWESOME cousin!
April 29th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Sad news. My very own Repuli-dad says that your apple is a snooty apple. Apparently there is some “club” that only big growers can be in and they come up with their own apple varieties. Your Orchard Family is not big enough to be in the “club” and therefore cannot have access to “club” apples. Eventually it will become available to the smaller growers, but not for a while. (He also said it was NOT the best apple ever, but well, he could be mad about not being in the “club”)
April 29th, 2010 at 7:22 am
1. That is why I love your Republi-Dad, THAT MAN KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT APPLES (and growing anything in general…and well, most things)
2. THIS IS THE COOLEST THING I’VE EVER HEARD. I actually got really excited because Safeway had a tiny little selection of (mostly bruised and battered) jazz apples the other day, I picked out 2 that weren’t disgusting and bought them (1 dollar cheaper than the market!) but yeah! I can’t get them at the market I like to go to either, but they’re a smaller organization, so that’s probably why!
YOU’RE THE BOMB!
April 29th, 2010 at 7:23 am
oh and also! What’s the best apple according to your Republi-Dad?! I made a delicious apple tart the other day using some of his wine, I’ll post it probably tomorrow…you’ll have to tell them to check it out because seriously, it wouldn’t have even been as close to as tasty without their booze