Monday, November 28, 2005
Hummus, music to my belly
Classic hummus? Is that meant to imply that new-age hummus is an option? If so, does it come with Zen beads or perhaps a loverman candle for my lonely heart? I tried to decide what variety of hummus to take home and make into a tasty dinner in a room filled with do-wop music and tried to keep in mind that “classic” hummus was probably the best selection for the mainstream Frankie Lymon-filled evening in store for me.
I’m not one to shake things up by combining an edgy, roasted red pepper hummus with a night of dancing on the Sly. No, no. I prefer to save the controversial hummus for the days when I have some of The Clash on my mind. Likewise, when I’m in the mood for JT, I seek out a smooth, relaxing clear flavored homemade hummus. If I plan on throwing on Steamroller, I try to throw in a little basil as well.
As I stare down the Isle of Options, I change it all: to Funk. I grab the Extra Garlic and turn my cd player on to Musicology and jam to myself all the way home.
In this strict definition of what hummus best accompanies which song, how can we possible explain sampling? What about the ever-popular Mash-up? Perhaps layered hummus is the only answer. Regardless, I throw my classical view of hummus to the wind and dive into some hummus that may make my breath more funky than Prince ever could.
I’m not one to shake things up by combining an edgy, roasted red pepper hummus with a night of dancing on the Sly. No, no. I prefer to save the controversial hummus for the days when I have some of The Clash on my mind. Likewise, when I’m in the mood for JT, I seek out a smooth, relaxing clear flavored homemade hummus. If I plan on throwing on Steamroller, I try to throw in a little basil as well.
As I stare down the Isle of Options, I change it all: to Funk. I grab the Extra Garlic and turn my cd player on to Musicology and jam to myself all the way home.
In this strict definition of what hummus best accompanies which song, how can we possible explain sampling? What about the ever-popular Mash-up? Perhaps layered hummus is the only answer. Regardless, I throw my classical view of hummus to the wind and dive into some hummus that may make my breath more funky than Prince ever could.
