… this recipe is one reason
Pumpkin Pie Hummus Recipe
As per request I am going to post my recipe for pumpkin pie hummus. I am really bad at measuring things out when I cook or whip things up in a blender or processor. Basically, I don’t measure out at all. So I will give you guys measurements based on a typical hummus recipe. I should measure things out though so I can share them with you all without worrying that I’m giving you a bad recipe.
14 oz. cooked chickpeas (1 can)
About 3/4 the amount of the chickpeas of pureed pumpkin (10.5 oz)
2 tsp molasses
2 tbl lemon juice
1 tsp salt
Pumpkin pie spice + cinnamon to taste
Sweetener to taste (you can use maple syrup, sugar, brown sugar, stevia… what have you)
Almond oil*
1. Put all the ingredients in the food processor except for the almond oil. I like to blend the chickpeas first though so that it comes out with a much smoother consistency.
2. Once everything is blended in smoothly, you add in the almond oil little by little till you’ve reached the consistency you like. If you decide not to add the almond oil it will come out much drier and not as full of flavor. So I do recommend not ousting the oil.
*If you don’t have almond oil, you can use safflower oil or some other oil that won’t take away from the dessert flavor of this recipe. I don’t recommend using olive oil as a replacement because it will be unpleasantly noticeable.
Lastly, feel free to alter measurements. If something doesn’t seem right.. like too much or too little – go with your instincts. This is what I do when I cook which is why I don’t measure things out. If anyone does try this, please let me know how it goes and let me know if there were any changes you made. Enjoy!
Finally! I’ve been so eager to share this with you guys. On Januar 3, 2010 me and my best friend got married! It wasn’t legal but we had a small, quiet ceremony in the comfort of my living room floor. It almost felt like an indoor picnic with pillows and blankets sprawled out on the floor.
The guests started arriving.
The two sisters!
Matilda found a new friend.
They quickly became partners in crime.
Oh lala
Look what Pilar made for me!
Thank you!
She also had a beautiful hairpiece.
Inside was a little gift for her.
The princess and her mother.
The only picture of us reading our vows - but we got a video of it all!
Setting up for the reception. And I had another friend present via iChat.
Hand-painted crystal from Czechoslovakia when it existed. Champagne and water with lemon slices!
Pouring the glass of champagne.
Ahahaha
A toast to us.
My parents got us a delicious raspberry and almond cake...
And a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Aww
Trying out the cake.
APPROVED!!! Okay let me just put my eyes back in my head.
He wanted a piece too!
The lovely guests.
The well-behaved princess just hanging out.
You could taste the marzipan m'mmm
Our wedding was inspired by Frida Kahlo's La Due Frida
Our version.
You shouldn't have!
Tango!
The only serious group shot.
Let's give 'em something to talk about doo doo doo doo.
There is just so much going on here!
Channeling the Godfather?
Matilda just relaxing like a ragdoll as usual.
I'm so lucky to have a best friend like her!
My best friend has been there for me and stuck with me through the ups and downs. There was a time in my life when my close group of friends turned their backs on me and spread rumors around. It seemed like all of a sudden I was left standing alone. But there was a girl in my art class that I always thought was cool but we never hung out outside of school. Then one day I asked her if she wanted to hang out at a coffeeshop with me. This girl was Pilar. Pilar ignored the rumors and helped me through a time when I felt rejected and outcasted. She helped me ward off the meanies that said hurtful things and reminded me that I can rise above the stress. I never had so much fun with someone in my life and we had lots of adventures. Sometimes she’d sleepover for a few days and it was so much fun because I never had a sister and this was what I imagined it to be like. Yes, sleepovers on a school night! I remember the last day of 10th grade we walked home in the heat and proceeded to have a fashion photoshoot in an abandoned plant nursery. We did a lot of dressing up, made mix cd’s, and being each other’s shoulders to cry on if we needed it. Now that we’re older and don’t see each other that often we still remain best friends. Although for a time we both got caught up in our separate lives. This ceremony helped us recognize our friendship even more. I don’t believe soulmates are limited to people we fall in love with. They can be anybody in your life that you just have this unexplainable connection with. I feel completely at ease just being my goofy self around her. I wish I saw her more often because she really is a special person. Even if we weren’t friends I would admire her for who she is and what she’s done. This lady should write a book and if you know her, then consider yourself blessed. And I am lucky enough to call her my best friend!
WHAT A lovely sentiment at the end of your post, K!!!
It’s ironic, I just moments ago published a post and asked my readers if they considered themselves popular or not.
It is awesome to know you have a true friend. Someone who will always be there for you. And with whom you can take great pics
you are so cute! and so is pilar
it’s such a sweet idea for you guys to have a little wedding. friendships are so important in life. ttyl!
What a merry, merry state of matrimony! I don’t think you two will fall subject to America’s statistics of divorce.
You are very fortunate to have such a sweet, spunky, sincere friend to walk through life with you
Oh, and thank you SO SO much for the hummus recipe. I will most certainly be trying that out!
I completely relate to your story. This was a beautiful post and a beautiful idea.
You are such a loving and wonderful person!!
And thanks so much for sharing that recipe! I need to make that stat.. pumpkin for dessert?? That’s my kind of recipe!
you two are soulmates, end of story <3 this is such a beautiful tribute to your sweet sweet friend. You are so blessed to have such a rare and special connection!
thanks so much for the recipe, honeypie
you the best! xo
p.s. how much oil did you use, presh?
I wish I could tell you!! I didn’t measure it out : but I just blended it in slowly till I got the right consistency. The usual recipes calls for about 1/4 cup but I think I used a bit less than that. I hope it works out for ya! PLEASE let me know
XOXOX
I don’t measure when I cook either, which probably explains why I can’t bake worth crap. I am copying this recipe down and I can’t wait to make it!
OMG, this is the most endearing and beautiful thing I have ever seen. I couldn’t agree with you more that some relationships are meant to be sacred, not just a marriage between a husband and wife, but with any person that you feel you have a life-long connection with.
You just made my heart full of love tonight.
Oh my gosh, thank you for posting that recipe! I can’t wait to try it.
I loved this post. You are so blessed to have such a loyal and true friend.
Love ,
Lexi
this is the cutest thing ever!! you are so lucky to have such a great friend that you can rely on
you look so happy in those pictures.
& yummm to the pumpkie pie hummus!!
xoxo
shelley
http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com
what a beautiful post!
your recipe looks great – i hope i can make it soon!! what a fun idea with pilar. you two seem to have a great friendship, that’s hard to find!
Pumpkin pie hummus! That sounds really different and delicious! I will have to give this a try.
Congratulations! You make an adorable pair! I wish I could marry my best friend – I completely love your sentiment about not just having soulful connections with those we fall in love with.
Also, adore the outfits – gorgeous. Frida is amazing.
what a BLESSING to have such a great best friend!! i know she is blessed to have you as well
so much fun and thats so awesome!!
thanks for the hummus recipe boo! def gota try it!
love you K!
Hey, you’re not alone in the non-measuring of things while cooking. I always tell myself to cook based on flavours and ingredients, not on cups and grams. Ya know?
I really like the last bit you put in about Pilar. That’s really sweet. I totally think that everyone needs a genuine friend to stand by them, through thick and thin.
xo Aletheia
OH YAY! Thank you for the recipe my dear… and seriously this post had me giggling. You are a joy.
Such a cute post
I’m glad you have a friend like Pilar.I understand how nice it has to be, having someone there for you, no matter what. Thank god I have that in form of my boyfriend.
Kisses to you and Pilar:)
Your ceremony looks like such whimsical fun! You are both so lucky to have each other as friends. Was Matilda the ring bearer?
Your headpiece/crown/veil reminds me of the beautiful jewelry the princess from “The Neverending Story” wears on her head.
Rachael*
What a gorgeous post! The whole concept of “marrying” your best friend is so sweet! I don’t think their could be a better way to express your appreciation for someone whom you truly love.
I’ve been reading your (awesome) blog for a while, and thought I’d better come out from the depths of the blogosphere. Your posts are so creative, and the food you make looks, (and I’m sure tastes) amazing! Katharina, you never cease to inspire me, no matter how much of a rutt I’m in.
Reigne (From “The Girl and Her Bird”)
katharina this post is so beautiful! i think there is nothing more important in life than to have good friends around you to support you. you and pilar make such a wonderful couple
i love how you even had a bottle of moet for the wedding. aw you really know how to celebrate katharina. must be the german blood in you. hehe.
my precious lady my only wish now is to finally be able to express my love that i have for you in person to you. oh and good news there, me and jann are planning to come to NY and california in the summer . maybe we can arrange something then that we can MEET!! oh and of course there is ou europe trip right?? pilar has to come! tell HER!! no excuses
loads of love to you and your new wife!
xoxo
this is possibily the coolest thing.. ever!
Now that is a true friend…I think you’re both blessed to have each other:)
And that hummus…WOW!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
What gorgeous pics! And pumpkin pie hummus sounds out-of-this-world fantastic!
this was a beautiful, inspired post that i think SO MANY people could learn from. soulmates transcend race, sex, gender, religion, everything – they are just people that make you happy, lift you up and make you feel like everything is going to be okay. and i love you for this post.
i also love frida, and i am SURE i would love pumpkin pie hummus. and i LOVED LOVED LOVED your package you sent me. thank you so much my dear. you constantly inspire me, and for that, i am grateful.
LOVE YOUUUUUUU
That was lovely Katharina! So completely random, but lovely and fun! Haha, I would never have thought up something like that. xD Any reason to have cake though.. that’s definitely more than enough reason to celebrate.
Oh Katharina, I loved, loved this post! I almost wish I could join you guys, too, but boy…what a GREAT friend you have! It just reminds me of all the best friends I’ve had who stuck with me despite the nasty rumors, too.
You’re so blessed, Katharina!
this is wonderful!! I love what you said about your best friend at the end, and what better than to have a wedding! It looked like it was so much fun.
xoxo
this is adorable, i love how your love of life is portrayed in your blog!
thank you SO so much for the tag <3 I LOVE YOU
dang. Pumpkin hummus!!! Is it sweet? it looks so tastey! i will need to try my hand at that recipe<3
Impressive page. My class mates and I were just discussing this the other night. Also your blog looks excellent on my old blackberry. And thats rare. Nice work.
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Randomly stumbled on your blog…my best friend is named Pilar too =) I feel the same way about my Pilar as you do about yours! Friends like this are a blessing! Take care!
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