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I think you want "nutritional yeast": http://invitationfrom-gnewvegan.blogspot.com/2008/01/nutritional-yeast-flakes-vs-brewers.html (be aware that the author doesn't know the difference between "its" and "it's"). I used to use a lot more of it when I was trying to be vegan (I accepted my ovo-lacto status years ago) but I still keep it on hand and especially like it sprinkled on popcorn. DON'T use it in anything sweet--it's nice as a savory but quite repulsive otherwise.

additives and their benefits?

As I get more comfortable with the vitamix- I want to "do more." I am curious about learning how to incorporate simple additives like seeds, nutritional yeast, bee pollen, etc.. to boost up nutrition! maybe someone with more knowledge can start a file with all the benefits of the additives. For example- I did not know that something as simple as sesame seeds were packed with nutrients. I saw them at the produce market I go to and was curious, came home and googled and wow- gotta get some next time! I currently use flaxseed in almost anything I can- but thats about it. I know brewers yeast is good but I don't know how to use it...

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A common "side effect" of the Vitamix seems to be when you learn that there is a whole new world of nutritional goodies out there that most people have never heard of! The fun side of that is, that it often leads to other things, such as sprouting (my favorite hobby) gardening, and other cool things. I thought "chia" seeds were for chia pets. Who knew they were PACKED with nutrition, can be used in all sorts of things, and work wonders to thicken a smoothie in the Vitamix? I highly recommend that you experiment with various seeds, sprouts and other goodies. I have at least three trays of sprouts or micro greens on the go at any given time, and love to add them to smoothies. Seeds are great ground, or sprouted. Try some fenungreek seed-it is what curry powder is made with. Simple seed to sprout, nice additive to

soups and sauces. (Don't be surprised if you catch the "sprouting bug"!! Fun, inexpensive hobby! As for yeast, I suggest exploring nutritional yeast as opposed to brewer's yeast, which is a by product of the beer industry. Nutritional yeast makes a lovely dairy free "cheese" sauce, and blends up beautifully in the VM.From: Nadine <ncruzsaubert@...>Subject: additives and their benefits? Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 9:35 AM

As I get more comfortable with the vitamix- I want to "do more." I am curious about learning how to incorporate simple additives like seeds, nutritional yeast, bee pollen, etc.. to boost up nutrition! maybe someone with more knowledge can start a file with all the benefits of the additives. For example- I did not know that something as simple as sesame seeds were packed with nutrients. I saw them at the produce market I go to and was curious, came home and googled and wow- gotta get some next time! I currently use flaxseed in almost anything I can- but thats about it. I know brewers yeast is good but I don't know how to use it...

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Funny. I had a sudden urge to start a container herb garden. I have an empty

florida room in need of life! I was gonna start with parsley basil cilantro. I

think I can grow them in the same container? Yes a vitamix side effect for

sure!

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LOL. WARNING!!! It's addictive!! I started out with a simple herb container-I now grow most ALL of my own fruits and veggies, all in very limited space. From: ncruzsaubert@... <ncruzsaubert@...>Subject: Re: additives and their benefits? Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 10:20 AM

Funny. I had a sudden urge to start a container herb garden. I have an empty florida room in need of life! I was gonna start with parsley basil cilantro. I think I can grow them in the same container? Yes a vitamix side effect for sure!

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Like , I LOVE nutritional yeast on my popcorn. I even find myself licking the bowl when the popcorn is gone, lol!, what is your nutritional cheese sauce recipe/method? I think I'm going to fall in love with it...FrannyOn Feb 17, 2011, at 9:09 AM, Berry wrote:

A common "side effect" of the Vitamix seems to be when you learn that there is a whole new world of nutritional goodies out there that most people have never heard of! The fun side of that is, that it often leads to other things, such as sprouting (my favorite hobby) gardening, and other cool things. I thought "chia" seeds were for chia pets. Who knew they were PACKED with nutrition, can be used in all sorts of things, and work wonders to thicken a smoothie in the Vitamix? I highly recommend that you experiment with various seeds, sprouts and other goodies. I have at least three trays of sprouts or micro greens on the go at any given time, and love to add them to smoothies. Seeds are great ground, or sprouted. Try some fenungreek seed-it is what curry powder is made with. Simple seed to sprout, nice additive to

soups and sauces. (Don't be surprised if you catch the "sprouting bug"!! Fun, inexpensive hobby! As for yeast, I suggest exploring nutritional yeast as opposed to brewer's yeast, which is a by product of the beer industry. Nutritional yeast makes a lovely dairy free "cheese" sauce, and blends up beautifully in the VM.From: Nadine <ncruzsaubert@...>Subject: additives and their benefits? Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 9:35 AM

As I get more comfortable with the vitamix- I want to "do more." I am curious about learning how to incorporate simple additives like seeds, nutritional yeast, bee pollen, etc.. to boost up nutrition! maybe someone with more knowledge can start a file with all the benefits of the additives. For example- I did not know that something as simple as sesame seeds were packed with nutrients. I saw them at the produce market I go to and was curious, came home and googled and wow- gotta get some next time! I currently use flaxseed in almost anything I can- but thats about it. I know brewers yeast is good but I don't know how to use it...

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Hi-- I was already a healthfood junkie before getting my Vita-mix but it really

amped up that part of my life. I love it! I recommend it to everyone for

improving their overall healthy...

As for nutritional yeast, another yummy sauce is to simply add nutritional yeast

to hummus (homemade or store-bought). I read about it on a blog and she calls it

'Hum-nut' sauce. I add the yeast to hummus and then I thin it with water and use

it as a sauce on stir-frys, etc. My kids love nutritional yeast and they love

hummus---it's the best of both worlds! :-) -amber

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Hi-- I was already a healthfood junkie before getting my Vita-mix but it really

amped up that part of my life. I love it! I recommend it to everyone for

improving their overall healthy...

As for nutritional yeast, another yummy sauce is to simply add nutritional yeast

to hummus (homemade or store-bought). I read about it on a blog and she calls it

'Hum-nut' sauce. I add the yeast to hummus and then I thin it with water and use

it as a sauce on stir-frys, etc. My kids love nutritional yeast and they love

hummus---it's the best of both worlds! :-) -amber

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, I consider myself a hummus purist, too, but I have to admit, the hum-nut

sauce is really good!!! :-) -Amber

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> Uh oh, you're talking territory into which I won't venture. Hummus is sacred

to me and there are things I just WON'T combine with it. :o

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There's a small chain here called the Hummus Place and I don't know how they do it but they transform hummus into something sublime. You can get it plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from "the Place." :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy, even the whole wheat.

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, I consider myself a hummus purist, too, but I have to admit, the hum-nut sauce is really good!!! :-) -Amber

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> Uh oh, you're talking territory into which I won't venture. Hummus is sacred to me and there are things I just WON'T combine with it. :o

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Let me just wipe the drool from my keyboard while I peruse the menu .......... Looks pretty darn good. Might just have to rethink my desire to never visit NYC (I'm not a big city kind of girl).

Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, AustraliaPeople with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

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:)

There's a small chain here called the Hummus Place and I don't know how they do it but they transform hummus into something sublime. You can get it plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from " the Place. " :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy, even the whole wheat.

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Everyone has their own favorite. I have started adding dill weed to my hummus

and love it that way.

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> Uh oh, you're talking territory into which I won't venture. Hummus is sacred

to me and there are things I just WON'T combine with it. :o

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> ? Hi-- I was already a healthfood

junkie before getting my Vita-mix but it really amped up that part of my life. I

love it! I recommend it to everyone for improving their overall healthy...

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> As for nutritional yeast, another yummy sauce is to simply add nutritional

yeast to hummus (homemade or store-bought). I read about it on a blog and she

calls it 'Hum-nut' sauce. I add the yeast to hummus and then I thin it with

water and use it as a sauce on stir-frys, etc. My kids love nutritional yeast

and they love hummus---it's the best of both worlds! :-) -amber

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Well, it's not what it was (thanks, Mike Bloomberg) but it's still quite an experience and is worth visiting. However, I have an ultra-rich buddy who tells me that the best food he has ever had was in Australia (and being ish, he was also impressed by the low prices) so I'm guessing you're not seriously deprived of good food. :)

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Let me just wipe the drool from my keyboard while I peruse the menu .......... Looks pretty darn good. Might just have to rethink my desire to never visit NYC (I'm not a big city kind of girl).

Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

People with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

On 18 February 2011 13:49, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

:)

There's a small chain here called the Hummus Place and I don't know how they do it but they transform hummus into something sublime. You can get it plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from "the Place." :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy, even the whole wheat.

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It does sound wonderful. Lots of creative ways to top hummus I hadn't thought of. And I do love warm hummus AND I think the VitaMix hummus is the best.hanks so much for the link to the menu.TerrySent from my iPadOn Feb 17, 2011, at 9:55 PM, Niki Glover <niki@...> wrote:

Let me just wipe the drool from my keyboard while I peruse the menu .......... Looks pretty darn good. Might just have to rethink my desire to never visit NYC (I'm not a big city kind of girl).

Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, AustraliaPeople with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

On 18 February 2011 13:49, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

:)

There's a small chain here called the Hummus Place and I don't know how they do it but they transform hummus into something sublime. You can get it plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from "the Place." :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy, even the whole wheat.

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I recall a few years ago Tony Bourdain saying the same thing, that the best restaurants in the world were in Australia. Of course that changes all the time.Sent from my iPadOn Feb 17, 2011, at 10:25 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

Well, it's not what it was (thanks, Mike Bloomberg) but it's still quite an experience and is worth visiting. However, I have an ultra-rich buddy who tells me that the best food he has ever had was in Australia (and being ish, he was also impressed by the low prices) so I'm guessing you're not seriously deprived of good food. :)

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Let me just wipe the drool from my keyboard while I peruse the menu .......... Looks pretty darn good. Might just have to rethink my desire to never visit NYC (I'm not a big city kind of girl).

Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

People with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

On 18 February 2011 13:49, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

:)

There's a small chain here called the Hummus Place and I don't know how they do it but they transform hummus into something sublime. You can get it plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from "the Place." :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy, even the whole wheat.

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I realize that and everyone's free to do their own thing (heaven knows I tweak almost every recipe that comes my way). However, I'm a traditionalist about certain things and, especially having been married into an Israeli family, I take Middle Eastern food seriously. I don't like and won't consider hummus spiced with anything other than garlic, lemon, and some paprika and the only commercial stuff I'll buy is the kind that's made on the vendor's premises. I don't even have a desire to make my own, despite the fact that it's easy in theory. It's one dish I'm kinda weird about.

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> ? Hi-- I was already a healthfood junkie before getting my Vita-mix but it really amped up that part of my life. I love it! I recommend it to everyone for improving their overall healthy...

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> As for nutritional yeast, another yummy sauce is to simply add nutritional yeast to hummus (homemade or store-bought). I read about it on a blog and she calls it 'Hum-nut' sauce. I add the yeast to hummus and then I thin it with water and use it as a sauce on stir-frys, etc. My kids love nutritional yeast and they love hummus---it's the best of both worlds! :-) -amber

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The shakshuka's nice, too. I haven't been in a while but they used to serve this really good Israeli non-alcoholic malt beverage (kinda like Malta for those who know what that is); an Israeli friend made it a point to tell me that Romanian construction workers in Israel drink a lot of it. Oh, well--I guess I have lowbrow taste. :o

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It does sound wonderful. Lots of creative ways to top hummus I hadn't thought of. And I do love warm hummus AND I think the VitaMix hummus is the best.

hanks so much for the link to the menu.

Terry

Sent from my iPad

On Feb 17, 2011, at 9:55 PM, Niki Glover <niki@...> wrote:

Let me just wipe the drool from my keyboard while I peruse the menu .......... Looks pretty darn good. Might just have to rethink my desire to never visit NYC (I'm not a big city kind of girl).

Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

People with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

On 18 February 2011 13:49, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

:)

There's a small chain here called the Hummus Place and I don't know how they do it but they transform hummus into something sublime. You can get it plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from "the Place." :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy, even the whole wheat.

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Well, my friend DID mention that they don't seem to stay in business very long. :(

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Let me just wipe the drool from my keyboard while I peruse the menu .......... Looks pretty darn good. Might just have to rethink my desire to never visit NYC (I'm not a big city kind of girl).

Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

People with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

On 18 February 2011 13:49, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

:)

There's a small chain here called the Hummus Place and I don't know how they do it but they transform hummus into something sublime. You can get it plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from "the Place." :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy, even the whole wheat.

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Niki, i live among redwood trees and never thought i'd like NYC....but i loved

it. i keep telling hubby we need to go....i went before i knew him. even made

it to Zabars! if/when there is a next trip, this place will be a must for me.

ammello

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> > plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the

> > menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful

> > and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's

> > here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do

> > it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from

> > " the Place. " :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy,

> > even the whole wheat.

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Maybe we will make it over there one day! There are a lot of other places I would like to see in the US, so maybe I should add it to the list. Las Vegas is definitely not on the list though.

Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, AustraliaPeople with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

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Niki, i live among redwood trees and never thought i'd like NYC....but i loved it. i keep telling hubby we need to go....i went before i knew him. even made it to Zabars! if/when there is a next trip, this place will be a must for me.

ammello

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> > plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the

> > menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful

> > and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's

> > here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do

> > it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from

> > " the Place. " :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy,

> > even the whole wheat.

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Can't say I blame you for that because it's not my cup of tea either...except for Marie Callender pies and Ethel M Lemon Satin Cremes.

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Maybe we will make it over there one day! There are a lot of other places I would like to see in the US, so maybe I should add it to the list. Las Vegas is definitely not on the list though.

Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

People with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

On 18 February 2011 14:58, movieZombie <ammello@...> wrote:

Niki, i live among redwood trees and never thought i'd like NYC....but i loved it. i keep telling hubby we need to go....i went before i knew him. even made it to Zabars! if/when there is a next trip, this place will be a must for me.

ammello

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> > they do it but they transform hummus into something sublime. You can get it

> > plain (and cold) or WARM (who'da thunk it?) dressed with...well, here's the

> > menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely wonderful

> > and there are times I find myself jonesing for the mushroom option. Zabar's

> > here packs their own which is nice and fresh and authentic (in fact, they do

> > it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be from

> > "the Place." :( Oh, and they bake their own pitta--very thick and fluffy,

> > even the whole wheat.

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So will Nutritional yeast set off or aggravate Candida? Isn't it still yeast?

Aneta

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> I think you want " nutritional yeast " :

http://invitationfrom-gnewvegan.blogspot.com/2008/01/nutritional-yeast-flakes-vs\

-brewers.html (be aware that the author doesn't know the difference between

" its " and " it's " ). I used to use a lot more of it when I was trying to be vegan

(I accepted my ovo-lacto status years ago) but I still keep it on hand and

especially like it sprinkled on popcorn. DON'T use it in anything sweet--it's

nice as a savory but quite repulsive otherwise.

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That occurred to me but honestly, I don't know.

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So will Nutritional yeast set off or aggravate Candida? Isn't it still yeast?

Aneta

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> I think you want "nutritional yeast": http://invitationfrom-gnewvegan.blogspot.com/2008/01/nutritional-yeast-flakes-vs-brewers.html (be aware that the author doesn't know the difference between "its" and "it's"). I used to use a lot more of it when I was trying to be vegan (I accepted my ovo-lacto status years ago) but I still keep it on hand and especially like it sprinkled on popcorn. DON'T use it in anything sweet--it's nice as a savory but quite repulsive otherwise.

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Years ago when I was going vegetarian I researched that. The answer was that it did not contribute to yeast infections. I can't list any source now though, sorry.Kim in ORFrom: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: Re: additives and their benefits? Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 11:24 PM

That occurred to me but honestly, I don't know.

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So will Nutritional yeast set off or aggravate Candida? Isn't it still yeast?

Aneta

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> I think you want "nutritional yeast": http://invitationfrom-gnewvegan.blogspot.com/2008/01/nutritional-yeast-flakes-vs-brewers.html (be aware that the author doesn't know the difference between "its" and "it's"). I used to use a lot more of it when I was trying to be vegan (I accepted my ovo-lacto status years ago) but I still keep it on hand and especially like it sprinkled on popcorn. DON'T use it in anything sweet--it's nice as a savory but quite repulsive otherwise.

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btw, my husband is from West AU.......

ammello

ps yes, add NYC to your list! especially if you'll be on the east coast. if

you decide to make it to the west coast, let me know: i have lots of

recommendations.

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> > > > menu: http://www.hummusplace.com/?categoryId=45476. Absolutely

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> > > > it two ways) but I can't make myself buy it anymore...it's gotta be

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