About 6 years ago I was convinced at a Costco road show to buy a Vitamix 5200 high-speed blender. It wasn’t a cheap purchase, but I can say that of the few expensive kitchen tools I own, I have never regretted buying it. For certain things, nothing touches it ability to pulverize food. It makes some… Continue reading Hummus
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Sunflower Hummus
Back in 2012 Kirk bought us a Vitamix 5200 from Costco, during a road show. Like most "super" appliances I really wondered if that blender was worth it. At the time I had been burning out $25-50 blenders 1-2 times a year. Mostly because running thick/icy frappes through them wasn't good for it. Well. The Vitamix did… Continue reading Sunflower Hummus
Italian Chickpea Spread
This easy to make hummus is from Short-Cut Vegan: Great Taste in No Time, on page 49. If you are not a tahini fan (I am not a fan of it), hummus can be a disappointment. This has great flavor and pulls together in a matter of minutes, with a wonderful change in what you… Continue reading Italian Chickpea Spread
Sweet Potato Hummus
This IS the best hummus I have ever had - made by me or commercially made. Is it making the tahini fresh? The sweetness of slow cooked yams? I don't know but I will just say it is spectacular. Does having a Vitamix blender help? Yes, considerably. The hummus is light, nearly fluffy when done.… Continue reading Sweet Potato Hummus