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Don't Need Much Money is exactly what it sounds like: a site about needing less, so you have more. More time. More freedom. More room to actually live. The idea is simple. The less money you need to survive, the more time you have to thrive. Lower your living costs, live a healthy lifestyle focused on longevity and mobility, stay out of debt, and build a little savings, and you buy yourself something far more valuable than money: time. Time to do what you actually love, spend with people you care about, and put toward things that matter. This site is my own real life running that experiment. Most of what you'll find here are recipes and day-to-day habits. They aren't filler posts, it's intentional. Cooking from scratch, buying smart, wasting less, eating well, and staying healhty, fit, and limber all without spending much are some of the most direct ways I practice this philosophy day to day. This blog doubles as my own recipe box and exercise notes, and I share it b...

Costco Organic Hummus Cups

One of my favorite items at Costco are their Organic Hummus Cups. These things are so awesome, first because of the convenience. Ever since I've been trying to avoid dairy due to an allergy and eat more beans due to the health benefits, hummus has become a go-to item for me on a nearly daily basis. 

These cups allow me to eat more hummus without having to make it on my own. I don't have to drag out the food processor or stock specialized ingredients like tahini or worry about portioning it out myself. These single serving cups are the perfect amount for a meal or snack while keeping the rest of the cups sealed and fresh.

The second thing I like is the cost. You get twenty 2.5oz cups for $8.00. That's over 3 pounds of hummus! You can't even find bulk hummus at that price let alone the convenience of the individual portion sizes. The expiration date is about 10-12 weeks so there is plenty of time to eat them so long as you use at least 2 cups a week.

The last reason I love these is of course the taste. Hummus can be tricky to get right because it requires balancing the ratios of oil to acid to salt to seasonings to get the right flavor and the right consistency. The flavor and consistency of this hummus is spot on for pretty much any use whether that's spreading on bread or a pita, making a dip, or eating plain with some veggies.

If you have a Costco membership, be sure to give these a shot. No doubt you'll be eating a lot more hummus because of how convenient, affordable, and delicious this product is. 

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