Comments on: Little family, large appetite

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 05:39:00 +0000

Dawna, thanks so much for reporting back. I’m thrilled to hear that the hummus was a success, and I’ll remember your parsley and cayenne rendition for next time…

By: Dawna

Dawna — Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:02:00 +0000

Molly, I finally tried the white bean hummus – so wonderful! I added a teensy pinch of cayenne instead of cumin, and enough parsley to get some lovely green flecks. This is a new favourite – thanks!

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:22:00 +0000

Dawna, I think you'll be very impressed with the white bean trick. The creamy texture of white beans makes for a hummus that's smoother than the regular chickpea type, and the flavor is also a bit lighter, a bit less earthy. Not that earthiness is bad, you know, but variety is nice.Tara, I hope you'll keep me posted on your weekend hummus-making adventure...and yes, raise your fist for short girls everywhere!And Lisa, great news! Sounds like a wonderful, wonderful night, so I'm thrilled that Little Family hummus could be a part of it...

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 May 2005 15:47:00 +0000

Hi Molly! Good morning! Props to you and all your Little People for having such ardent appetites :) This yummy yummy dip was a perfect and VERY well-received beginning to a dinner party thrown Monday night, in celebration of parents who were able to forge their ways into the wilds of Manhattan from Philadelphia, USA and Raglan, New Zealand. It was a marvelous night and while the sweet company no doubt had something to do with it, I think the fact that we were all practically mainlining this stuff may have helped. Yum.peaceLisa

By: tara

tara — Wed, 25 May 2005 12:56:00 +0000

Molly, I’d been craving something like this for the last little while, but was wary of a traditional hummus (too heavy). Your recipe sounds perfect! I can’t wait to try it this weekend. One other thing – short girls unite! I’m a whopping 5’2″. I have to get on my tiptoes to hug my 5’10” sister-in-law.

By: Dawna

Dawna — Tue, 24 May 2005 16:21:00 +0000

Molly, that looks delicious, and I will simply have to try it for my next batch of hummus. I’ve heard of using white beans instead of chickpeas, but I’ve never tried it. You are very convincing!

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 24 May 2005 15:55:00 +0000

Sounds delicious, Compmouse! You’re one step ahead of me…Thank you, margrocks, for making the trip over from C&Z–and for such generous compliments! And mav, you’re very welcome. Speaking of storytelling, I found a great quote the other day through my friend Gigi, a fellow writer: “I don’t care how eloquent your phrasing. Unless you’re a storyteller, you’re not a writer.” It’s by Isaac Bashevis Singer, and it really resonated with me and with everything I’m trying to do with Orangette.And Stace, thank you! Jimmy’s quiche is most certainly filling, and the hummus makes a nice-sized batch…good luck filling up those teenagers! My mom could sympathize with you (although thankfully not because of me): she has vivid memories of buying entire Cure-81 hams for my (then teenaged) half-brother David in the early 1980s…ooof.

By: Loner

Loner — Tue, 24 May 2005 13:21:00 +0000

Just happened to stumble into your blog – LOVED the write up about the quiche which I am absolutely making this weekend for my family and this white bean hummus is on tap for later in the week – I have teenagers and filling htem up is rather difficult! The pictures are just beautiful! Thanks for sharing – Stace

By: maria

maria — Tue, 24 May 2005 09:44:00 +0000

what a great recipe AND post. you’re such a good story-teller! thank you … mav

By: margrocks

margrocks — Tue, 24 May 2005 02:34:00 +0000

loverly site molly - beautiful writing + photos. came to you through clotilde over at chocolate + zucchini. seems we have the same (excellent) taste in templates.be back soon.margaux.