Caution Homous contains chick peas…..!!!!

and that can result in Gout…if anyone would like to see what that looks like or feels like please feel free to call around and see me..Ouch…it hurts..  

Homous
Dried chickpeas 225g (8oz)
Tahini (light or dark) 75ml (5tbsp)
Lemon juice 120ml (8tbsp)
Olive Oil 30ml (2tbsp)
Garlic, 3 cloves, crushed Salt, black pepper


Soak the chick peas overnight and cook as instructed on the label. Reserve 200ml (1/3 pint) of the cooking liquid. Using a blender or a food processor, liquidize all the other ingredients, then gradually add the chickpeas, blending until it forms a stiff, smooth paste. More water may need to be added. Leave to stand for two hours for it to become more flavoursome. Add more seasoning and lemon juice if needed. Garnish with a trickle of olive oil, paprika and lemon slices. Serve with pitta bread, toast, or as a dip with a crisp salad.

Breadmaker or not…

I quite fancied buying a breadmaking machine which can cost as little as £30. They look quite easy to use – stick in your ingredients, switch on and wake up in the morning to freshly baked bread (with no mess to tidy up)! Scott says it’s a gimmick which we will use a couple of times then throw in the cupboard. In order to convince me has made his own bread over the past few weeks – here’s some of his handywork:
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It looks and tastes pretty good………….but there is still all the mess to tidy………so should we get one or not – answers on a postcard!