I spent the summer after my first year of university desperately trying to intern at whichever agencies would take me. Luckily, my mom who’s something of a PR maven helped set up a good few interviews (never underestimate the power of a connection or a “ wasta ” as we call it in Bahrain). In the interim,…
Hummus
Cumin Kissed Butternut Squash Hummus
Yes, returns! This particular recipe came about when I noticed I had just under a cup of cooked chickpeas left last week. The way I saw it I had two options: 1. Postpone the hummus making until I had ample chickpeas. 2. Bulk it out with some other legume or vegetable like broad beans or…
Raw Vegan Labneh
During my first two years of university, labneh was one of the foods I missed the most being away from home. It’s basically strained yogurt that has the consistency of soft cheese, and is traditionally eaten with pita bread olive oil or on pastries for breakfast. It was definitely one of my favourite dairy products,…
Hummus of the Week: Sweet Beet and Sumac Hummus
Let me start off by saying – nay exclaiming – just how much I love beets. I mean seriously, is there anything more majestic than a tall glass of fresh beet juice? [cue crickets sounding] Alright fine, so maybe not majestic. And maybe you won’t agree with me on the juice – raw beets have…
HOTW: Spinach Artichoke Hummus + Cooking Dried Chickpeas Tutorial
Yes, it’s that time of week again. A little late perhaps, but better late than never is what I always say. This week’s hummus of the week was directly inspired by you, dear readers! Christina and Ashley both suggested something with artichoke hearts – and I have diligently obliged. Not that it was such a…