Hummus

Hummus opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The sesame-rich and nutty flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Shabbat and holiday meals follow religious traditions that shape the food served. Understanding that context made the…

I ate Hummus at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of za'atar varied significantly — only one got it right. The warmly spiced profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. Shabbat and holiday meals follow religious tradi…