July already? Anyone mind telling me what happened to June?
Time needs to stop running at the 5:27 pace, and slow it down to something like 26:32.
Ridiculous. But it is what it is.
And it is the first of July, which means…
… it’s Canada Day!
Yippee!
Happy Birthday, Canadaland. You don’t look a day over 35!
Poor Canada Day always gets squashed by all the excitement over the Fourth of July, but you can bet that there’ll be some feasting and frolicking in the land of ice and snow maple syrup and hockey tonight.
As for me, I’ll be feasting at a BBQ tomorrow afternoon, and frolicking at the fireworks show tonight. That is, assuming I can keep my eyes open past 10 o’clock. I know. I’m hardcore… But not hardcore enough to fend off a mini panic attack when I opened the fridge this morning and realized that I was out of hummus. Luckily, it was nothing a can of chickpeas and a blender couldn’t fix.
Or in my case, a trip to the store…
I won’t lie…
I’m pretty lazy when it comes to making my own hummus. I always mean to – I even have the chickpeas and tahini sitting in my pantry – but it never happens. Part of it is laziness, but I think part of it is also that I’m afraid I won’t like it as much as the storebought kind – I have to admit that I’m pretty smitten with the goodness that Tribe puts out.
And besides… going to the store to pick up one thing gives me the opportunity to pick up a bunch of other things that I didn’t know I needed until I saw them lookin’ all pretty on the shelves…
Almonds – Trail mix – Vitamuffins – Chocolate pudding
Bell peppers – Avocados – Crimini mushrooms – Mixed greens
Frozen mango – Protein powder – Tofu
Kashi Honey Sunshine – Buckwheat honey – Steelies – Popcorn – Chocolate gingersnaps
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That there is your typical example of the “one becomes many” syndrome. You go to the store to pick up one thing, and come home with many more. This happens to me all. the. time.
In fact, I can’t even remember the last time I walked out of the store with only one thing in my hands… unless you count the trip I made to the coffee shop to pick up just one bag of coffee beans…
… which I did just this morning. And I don’t normally carry coffee beans in my purse – my hands were just full of all the other stuff I bought, and I had nowhere else to put them.
Some might call it a problem, but in my defense, I’ll need all that stuff eventually, so I might as well save myself a future trip to the store and just pick them up while I’m already there, right? Nevermind that I’ll probably be in the store again in a few days anyways. Just… let it go.
And before I go, there’s one more item that I picked up at the store today that I wanted to share with you, because it’s the star ingredient in an upcoming recipe that I’ve been brainstorming.
Hopefully it works out.
Any guesses?
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Do you suffer from the “one becomes many” syndrome too?
Do you make your own hummus? Tell me I’m not the only lazy one…
i’m guessing you’re gonna make cheesecake!
I’ve never made hummus before but ice made PB cookie dough dip with chickpeas 🙂 it was yummy!
And no, you’re not alone. I go crazy in grocery stores. No matter how hard I try, I can not walk out with just the one thing that I actually need!
I’ve never made hummus before but ice made PB cookie dough dip with chickpeas 🙂 it was yummy!
And no, you’re not alone. I go crazy in grocery stores. No matter how hard I try, I can not walk out with just the one thing that I actually need!
Dessert hummus is actually something I’d love to try, just because they don’t sell it in stores so I have no other choice 😆
I know most people think homemade humus tastes better than store bought….but I just prefer store bought. Sure it may not be as “clean” but the texture is always SPOT on! So creamy and delicious!
Looks like you picked up some great stuff from the store. COCOA GINGERSNAPS!?!?! I need those!!!!
why LITE cream cheese, that seems so against what you preach.
‘Cause it’s the only organic cream cheese I can find around these parts 🙂
Trader joes hummus is just too good to opt to make my own, although I should since I eat it like its my job. i’m going to guess, cream cheese= cheesecake oats? mmmmm with strawberries, sooo good! I can’t wait to see what it really is for. And the “one item” thing is a joke, I don’t even trick myself into thinking that will ever happen again, no matter what I always buy a ton of stuff. I have come to accept this, however my wallet does not appreciate my multiple trips to the store each week.
I definitely suffer from the “one becomes many” syndrome. Especially at Target :). Also, I have never made my own hummus- maybe one day down the line I will, but I like the stuff from the store! Btw, I tried to #FF you on twitter earlier and for some reason it wasn’t letting me…booo… so I’m giving you the love now!
Awwr thank you hun. Lots of love for you too 🙂
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve bought the ingredients to make my own hummus, then end up buying some Athenos or Tribe as well, haha! F it, man. Maybe one day, right?
Happy Canada Day 😀
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve bought the ingredients to make my own hummus, then end up buying some Athenos or Tribe as well, haha! F it, man. Maybe one day, right?
Happy Canada Day 😀
Haha! Maaaaaybe. That’s what I’ve been saying for years 😉
Happy Canada Day! I have a love/hate relationship with food shopping, because of the one-becomes-many syndrome. love doing it, kind of hate myself after for spending the money!
Happy Canada Day and have fun at the fireworks! I’m currently listening to fireworks while sitting in bed watching Glee. I feel so unpatriotic! 😛
Haha I can never walk out of the grocery store with just one thing either. I’m always sucked into trying a new product that catches my eye! Kashi Honey Sunshine is one thing I’ve been meaning to try… especially since it looks like Cap’n Crunch, one of my favourite childhood cereals!!!
I should make my own hummus. I actually have some of the ingredients, but hey – I’m lazy.
HAPPY CANADA DAY, LOVE!
I have the chickpeas, too, but I never get around to making my own hummus. HAHA! You’re not the only one. Sabre hummus is just too good! I don’t want to waste the ‘peas! Eeeek!
AHHH! I was eyeing that pudding in the store today. Is it good? Well, of course it’s good if you bought it! Silly question. I’ll have to pick some up this weekend!
And yes. YES YES YES I absolutely suffer from “one too many” syndrome. I’m known to go to the store to pick up something I need and wander around picking up things that look delicious. You’d be proud of me, though- today I accompanied my friend to our health food store and resisted temptation, making it out of the store with only a magazine! Three cheers!
Yes! It’s SO, so good. Definitely pick it up the next time you see it 😀
Oh jees, now I feel terrible for leaving Canada out with all my fourth of july talk 😛 Happy birthday dear Canada! I shall go eat some dessert now in your honor.
I never make my own hummus, I know I could, but I couldn’t beat the brands I like. Maybe I could, I’d just rather buy it I guess. haha.
I could NEVER buy one thing at a grocery. EVER. It’s like the saying about potato chips how you can’t have just one haha When I get into places like Whole Foods, I just start mindlessly grabbing things and chucking them in my cart. It’s so dangerous for my wallet!
I’ve never tried making hummus–I think I’m way too lazy and impatient to pass up the store version 😉
Oh and Happy Canada day to ya!! 😀
Um…I don’t know HOW many times I went to the store because I legit needed one thing (toilet paper, dog food, dish detergent…etc) and I left with…oh, everything BUT.
Sigh. That may be crazy.
Kashi Honey Sunshine is the bestttt!
And I try to pay in cash and don’t carry very much on me unless I’m planning on buying a lot, so I’m usually good about only sticking to what I go in for!
I have made hummus in the past but it is just so. much. easier. to buy it from the store. Plus it comes in great flavors.
Kashi Honey Sunshine is the bestttt!
And I try to pay in cash and don’t carry very much on me unless I’m planning on buying a lot, so I’m usually good about only sticking to what I go in for!
I have made hummus in the past but it is just so. much. easier. to buy it from the store. Plus it comes in great flavors.
I try to not fall prey to the “one becomes many” but I’m guilty too…something about fresh produce 🙂 Happy Canada day!
I try to not fall prey to the “one becomes many” but I’m guilty too…something about fresh produce 🙂 Happy Canada day!
I suffer BAD from the “one becomes many” syndrome. My two biggest instigators are the grocery store and Target! Yesterday I went into the grocery store to pick up apples …. I left with 2 lbs strawberries, 2 pints blueberries, bananas, dinosaur kale, greek yogurt, Manna bread …. oh and apples 🙂
I’m pretty good about avoiding the “one becomes many” thing now 😛 I used to be the same way, though! I might find one or two fun or sale things, but otherwise I try and behave myself 😉
And I can’t blame you on the hummus thing. I like making it myself sometimes, like my caesar hummus which I love…but usually I’d rather just buy it. Sure, it’s way more expensive…but that’s one thing that I’m okay paying more for 😛
Have fun tonight and at the BBQ tomorrow!
I am the exact same way when it comes to food shopping. If I know I’m running low on one of my staples, I figure it will save me a future trip (which I inevitably end up making anyway). I even go in with a list of what I actually need & still end up with so many extras. I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one! :o)
I am the exact same way when it comes to food shopping. If I know I’m running low on one of my staples, I figure it will save me a future trip (which I inevitably end up making anyway). I even go in with a list of what I actually need & still end up with so many extras. I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one! :o)
omg are you making cheesecake? or banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting? i LOVE your blog
Happy Canada Day love! I hope you have a fun night watching fireworks and hope you have a fun day tomorrow at the cookout!
I ALWAYS buy more than I am supposed to! I did it today at the store, I found new things and had to have them, like almond yogurt, its dairy free, soy free, and gluten free! Im excited to see how it tastes!
Love ya girl! xoxo
Of course I suffer from that syndrome!! But I do actually remember the last time I walked into a store and bought one thing. It was, if I recall, a jar of nutritional yeast. 😉
And I don’t make my own hummus, because *gasp* I hate tahini. And just processing chickpeas? Nah, seems like too much trouble.
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I read that ‘shroom package as ‘criminal’ mushrooms. Tee hee 🙂 I don’t know why that amused me as much as it did. Possibly because it’s late and I’m tired (or I’m just easily amused…shhh).
I don’t so much suffer from “one becomes many” syndrome, more “walk around and around the shop knowing I’m here for something specific I desperately needed but can’t remember so I’ll just pick up these few things instead” syndrome. I guess that is kind of like one becomes many, only without getting the original “one”. Oops??
I read that ‘shroom package as ‘criminal’ mushrooms. Tee hee 🙂 I don’t know why that amused me as much as it did. Possibly because it’s late and I’m tired (or I’m just easily amused…shhh).
I don’t so much suffer from “one becomes many” syndrome, more “walk around and around the shop knowing I’m here for something specific I desperately needed but can’t remember so I’ll just pick up these few things instead” syndrome. I guess that is kind of like one becomes many, only without getting the original “one”. Oops??
My mama being Middle Eastern frequently makes us hummus (and it’s honestly the best ever!) but I tend to buy from Mr. Trader Joe when I’m up living on my own. And boyyyyy do I suffer from one becomes many syndrome 🙂
I can imagine it’d be absolutely delicious if it were authentic. My family is Polish, so hummus isn’t exactly a traditional food for us hehe.
Oh, you are so not alone! I always find things I “need” when Im out grocery shopping, which is basicly every day 😛
I make my own hummus (havent done it in a while though). Mostly because the dont sell hummus in Norway :O How crazy is that? At least I have never seen any here! And i love home made- with lots and lots and lots of roasted garlic!
But when Ivisit other countries, i live on hummus from the store! They are usually really good too 🙂
Happy weekend Amanda <3
Yay for Canada day my fellow Canadian blogger!
I always end up buying more then just one thing at the grocery store. Especially at the health food store or whole foods! I don’t think I will ever make my own hummus. It’s just so convenient to buy already made and it’s just so tasty! I would probably spoil it if I tried to make it myself 🙂
HAPPY CANADA DAY!! lol 😉
I love Tribe hummus too. It has a really mild flavor – you can make it really yummy by mixing it with some chopped dates & cinnamon.
I haven’t tried that brand of Cream Cheese yet (too expensive), I like Liberte’s. All I can think of is Cheesecake…no?
HAPPY CANADA DAY!! lol 😉
I love Tribe hummus too. It has a really mild flavor – you can make it really yummy by mixing it with some chopped dates & cinnamon.
I haven’t tried that brand of Cream Cheese yet (too expensive), I like Liberte’s. All I can think of is Cheesecake…no?
I’VE MISSED YOU!! Aaah your posts=happiness 🙂
Um yes every time I walk into a store with the intention of buying one thing it turns into a THOUSAND! 😛
I have made my own which IS as good as store-bought, but it involves shelling the chickpeas, which I seriously do NOT have the patience for 99% of the time! So Sabra it is, and I’m sure not complaining 😉
P.S. HAPPY CANADA DAY!! I have no idea what that is, but it sounds like fun! 😀
Happy Canada day fellow Cannuck! haha we buy alot of the same brands I realized! ( Prez Choice frozen fruit-wootwootwoot!) haha I usually buy hummus too. I am thinking oatmeal and cream cheese? idn….I don’t eat cottage/cream cheese that much 🙂 I am excited to see!
Oh! maybe banana bread with cream cheese filling? ahah thats my offical guess 🙂
Happy Canada day!
I have no other option but to make my own hummus now that I cannot find it anywhere but… the can of chickpeas and the tahini are still waiting for me to find my muse 😀 . Until then I will just keep buying the falafel wraps in the university cafeteria from time to time although their hummus isn’t exactly what it is supposed to be.
“One becomes many” is like an infectious disease. That’s why I sometimes prefer to live without “one” for a day or two to avoid the chain reaction.
I’ve never tried making my own hummus because I also enjoy the store bought kind too much 🙂 I am a big one becomes too many… That’s my case with cereal anyway.. but you can never be too sure with a boyfriend who can down a box of cereal no problem. and I can’t express my excitement over the possible new recipe that includes cream cheese!!
Happy Canada day to you! Enjoy the fireworks show 🙂
I’ve made my own hummus before, but like you its never quite like the storebought stuff!! I love my sabra hummus so much, I don’t think I could ever come close to it! And I am horrible at grocery stores. I never seem to be able to stick to my list!
I’ve tried to make my own hummus before – didn’t work out so well… I just buy it, haha.
Can’t wait to see what you made!