>Hi Y’ALLLLL!
How was your day? Mine was great. It started with a Green-A-Colada + coffee in the sun š Got a lot of work done, took the pup (Michael) to the dog park, then headed out for GORGEOUS 7-miler around the Potomac River, Lincoln Monument, and Reflecting Pool. Twas wonderful.
To break up the work I whipped up some Homemade Garlic Lemon Hummus compliments of Garlic Gold. If you are a garlic fan like myself, and you haven’t tried Garlic Gold yet – you’re missing out.
Ingredients:
– 3/4 can Garbanzo beans (chic peas)
– 1 can white beans
– 2 finely diced garlic cloves
– 2 tbsp Garlic Gold Lemon Vinaigrette
– 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
– 2 tbsp rice vinegar
– 2 tbsp H20
– 1/2 tsp sea salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (more if you like it HOT)
Directions:
– Add ingredient to food processor and blend
– Garnish with paprika and a little EVOO
– Serve chilled
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Sooooo, can you guess where I’m headed tomorrow? The Manfriend, sister, and I are driving home to New Hampshire for….The New England Country Music Festival!
I can hardly contain my excitement! We rented a few hotel rooms with my cousins and some NH friends. It’s become a family tradition and I have every intention of keeping this one alive š
I’m most pumped to:
– See my brother, sister-in-law (to be!), cousins, friends
– Sip skinny margaritas in the sun
– Tailgate with amazing grillers and snacks we have planned
– Dance/sing literally ALL DAY
– Then crash at our hotel and avoid concert traffic
CAN.NOT.WAIT
Questions:
Do you like country music?
What was the last concert you went to?
What’s your favorite tailgaitin’ food?
Do you have any family (or friend) traditions????
See you all next Monday for a recap! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!!
– Laur
Biochemista 
>Im making hummus regularly at the casa – we eat it all the time so I use about three cans (drained) of chickpeas and add tahini, garlic, lemon etc. Never used white beans though (its my middle eastern roots what can I say!)Do you find the flavour different?
>Glad you found my blog. I'm excited to "get to know you" via your blog as well!Sarah
>Mmm, gahhhlic! I have no idea why I have yet to buy this magic garlic in a jar ;)I actually hate country music (eek!), but everything else is game! The last concert I went to (and it ROCKED, btw!) was Saving Abel. They were amazing! Nachos are a tailgating classic for me (and now one that I can vegetarianize without too much fuss). So glad it's almost tailgating time again!
>i saw brad paisley earlier this summer. SOOOOO good. hes such an incredible performer!love garlic. like, perhaps too much. yummthinking of youhope you have a splendid sunday, dearlove, beccahttp://fromheretothereinpurple.blogspot.com
>My Nona has ALWAYS loved country music, and my cousin came back from college an avid fan. I never got into it, but can appreciate!!! It's not what it used to be!!! Have SO much fun…I bet you can't wait!
>We always called him Bad Parsley instead of Brad Paisley… Not like we hate him, but it just kind of worked, you know?
>Hope you had a fantastic time at the concert!
>Sounds like you probably had a great weekend! Can't wait to read the recap post. Also I've been dying to try Garlic Gold. Where did you get yours?
>I hope you had fun! I can't say I'm a fan of country music…but concerts are more about the experience for meI loveee garlic hummus- I'd say that ranks at the top for tailgaiting food!
>Thanks so much for the hummus recipe! The last concert I went to was Boys Like Girls a couple of years ago. I've been wanting to go to another one since, but I hear my school is bringing Ryan Cabrera to do a private concert for welcome week. No complaints by me š