On 7/13/2015 2:38 PM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:16:19 -0600, Janet B >
> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:36:12 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:47:58 -0600, Janet B >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Mon, 13 Jul 2015 06:48:11 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> O
>>>> snip
>>>> I will say I hate chickpeas/garbanzos/cici beans
>>>>> unconditionally when they are whole and I can say that because I've
>>>>> eaten them both canned and reconstituted dry.
>>>>
>>>> That was my feeling too. Until yesterday. I ate some drained and
>>>> rinsed, right out of the can. They are really very decent.
>>>
>>> Maybe they're processing them differently now, I'll give them another
>>> try sometime. Hubby loves them, so he would be happy if I started
>>> putting them in salads etc.
>>>
>>>> I don't
>>>> get hummus. I think it would be really good without the tahini. The
>>>> tahini tastes metallic to me and ruins the humus.
>>>
>>> I like tahini. I don't get a metallic flavor from it but I've never
>>> tried what is sold in jars. I like grocery store hummus, so I'd
>>> probably like the jarred stuff too. Do you like sesame seeds?
>>
>> I like sesame seeds and use them frequently. Grocery store hummus?
>> What is that compared to jarred stuff?
>
> The grocery store hummus I buy is in the refrigerated section, brands
> like Sabra and Trader Joe's. I was talking about tahini, doesn't it
> come in jars on just on the shelves? I've only used fresh, that I
> scoop out and buy by the ounce from the refrigerated case at a co-op.
> Not being snobby, it's just that I don't use it very much. Waste not,
> want not. I'm not opening a whole can or jar when I just want a
> little and wasting the rest.

And therein is the hidden benefit in shopping thusly - efficient
allocation of resources!

I do the same for given items too.

It makes perfect sense and you get the freshest quality as well.

>> I've made hummus and had hummus made by others, I've only tried the
>> Sabra once. I've used tahini in a couple of other things and was
>> bothered by the aftertaste. It is my taste buds and how they respond
>> to tahini. I'm going to try making hummus again without the usual
>> proportions and use less tahini and maybe more lemon juice.
>
> Don't forget garlic.

ROASTED garlic please.

So sweet and nutty!