Alright guys, I have a confession to make. I only really fell in love with hummus as a student living in the UK, circa 2009. I know, it’s appalling. An entire childhood spent growing up in the Arab world and Tesco’s was the gateway to my undeniable love affair with pureed chickpeas and tahini. But…
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Red Lentil Hummus
I find myself sounding like a broken record, but I’m going to go ahead and say it anyways: Ramadan has been especially challenging for me this year. I could chalk it up to the scorching summer heat that has just about fully descended on us here in Abu Dhabi, or I could say that I’m…
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I don’t know what it is, but something about bringing food to a barbecue unleashes a competitive streak in me. It’s instant, too. Within seconds of being invited to what is essentially an afternoon of alfresco dining in someone’s backyard, the wheels in my head start to spin. “What do I make?” “Should I go…
Vegan Fattet Hummus
It is no secret to regular readers of this blog that chickpeas and I have a long-standing love affair. We were first formally introduced in 2009 and have been hot and heavy ever since. Whether it’s in a veggie packed hummus, a dense and flavourful falafel, or even in a quick curry – I am down for…
Hummus Beiruti
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,…