My Favorite Spicy Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cloves of garlic
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1-3 teaspoons of red chili pepper (I like it spicy, but you can omit this altogether if you don't)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 16 oz. can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 or 3 tablespoons of the liquid from the chick peas
3 or 4 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini OR 2 teaspoons of peanut butter (I actually prefer the peanut butter)

Preparation:
Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from the can. Combine remaining ingredients in your blender or  processor, add the liquid from the chickpeas little by little until it is the consistency you like and blend until smooth. Serve room temperature or chilled. I like to serve it with all the veggies I can get my hands on and pita bread cut into triangles. Enjoy!

Review: Nicolita's Knotty Halter and Scrunch Bum Bikini

We spend a lot of time at the pool and beach in the summer, and by a lot of time I mean almost all day every day. So there is no surprise when I say that I have a slight obsession with bikinis. Last year at the end of summer I came across the Nicolita bikinis and fell in love with the classic retro styles and since I had already spent my allotted "bikini budget", I vowed to treat myself to one the following year. The time is now and the bikini is here! I  know it is only spring, by the way, but it's starting to warm up and you can't blame a girl for getting a head start. As for the review of the bikini, I love it. The top has great support with underwire and thick ties that don't dig in, and for me that is #1 since gravity and breastfeeding have taken their tolls.It is fully adjustable, so it will always have the right fit. The bottoms are super cute too, and I love the ruched butt. The only drawbacks for me are that the bottoms are so low in the front that if I lay on my back you can see my c-section scar and if I bend over you can see my butt crack. I actually exchanged the bottoms for a bigger size (and might I add that their customer service was very nice). All in all great bikini, I would love to get the top in another color, but I will probably go with a more full coverage bottom next time.

Getting to know you

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
no

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
2 days ago

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?oh jeez, next question

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
no meat, maybe tuna

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
AHOY! 2 awesome boys!

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Hummm, yeah

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM ALOT?
I should use it a bit less,.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
One day,..

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
granola

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
only my converse

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? that is a trick question

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
nieve de limon

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? happy or sad


15. RED OR PINK?
red

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I hate carpet

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
my mother in law is far away and i miss her

18. WHAT IS THE PAUL MCKENNA TECHNIQUE THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE MOST? what's that?

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
gold
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
vegan tacos

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
House of Pain

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
red, I love red

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
lavender, babies heads, Allure, and my grandmas soup

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
my friend

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
beach house

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
none

27. HAIR COLOR? brown, but getting board

28. EYE COLOR? hazel

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
no

30. FAVORITE FOOD?
avocados

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? happy ending

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
What about Bob (again)

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
heather brown

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer for sure

35. HUGS OR KISSES?
depends on who they are from

36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
blueberry pie and ice cream

37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
yoga

38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
TV

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
How To Save Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don't have one

42. FAVORITE SOUND?
Costa Rica rain

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Nicaragua and Scottland

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
trick question

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
San Jose, Costa Rica

47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
apartment

48. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE? beige

49. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Silver

50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS?
not bad

I would love to hear other people's answers.