So the garden has grown like crazy due to the warm weather and responsible watering via the sprinkler.
This is half of the basil we picked on Saturday morning. Dave and I made a basil//spinach pesto using this recipe. No photo as we were hungry and in a rush to make it to the Andrew Bird concert. I think Patrick Watson (opener) was actually better live. Fantastic music.
Another never-ending project...
I'm still on the search for the perfect granola bar, and it hasn't been that successful. These bars were really easy to make but held together best if eaten right out of the freezer. I think the ratio of wet:dry ingredients is something I need to work on a bit.
And continuing the minimal cooking around here: homemade whole wheat flatbreads + homemade hummus topped with spinach, lentil salad, and red onion.
homemade hummus [adapted from this recipe]
Blitz everything in the food processor. You shouldn't need salt if you use the liquid from the beans (half).
1.25 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water
Mix wet and dry ingredients. Divide into 6 equal pieces (here you're supposed to let the dough rest, but I didn't really care, so I skipped this). Use a rolling pin (or bottom on a flat pan) to make the dough into a round shape (ha, or egg shaped). Grease a frying pan and heat to desired doneness.
I also made yogurt last week, and it was so easy! Post on that process to come. Get ready to make the best Greek yogurt ever.
emily
