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Emily, I too am not a successful hummus maker! For whatever reason I never like my hummus as much as the store bought stuff.
I find the conversation about swapping things out to bring up different reactions in me. I’m frustrated and yet fascinated all at once. When I listen to Bea (I’m using the Audible version of the book), and hear about all the different things she’s tried to swap out I find myself thinking…”This woman is way too over the top!”. I have to say I find it somewhat ridiculous that in her move toward minimalism she is not able to give up things such as “lip plumper” and other cosmetic items. On the other hand, I do think it’s interesting to hear how she’s been able to get creative and use things such as cocoa powder for a bronzer. I think if the zero waste movement and core concepts are to become more mainstream there has to be a middle ground where people don’t feel overwhelmed or as if they have to change over everything they own to make a positive impact. Not many people are going to start washing their hair or brushing their teeth with only baking soda to lessen their impact on the environment. But they maybe willing to buy “green” products from responsible companies.
It is very interesting to listen to Bea talk about her lifestyle in the Bay Area as we grew up very similarly. Suburb of San Francisco, cul-d-sac, upper middle class, and lot’s of waste! Oh the many trips to Costco and the waste that was generated by purchasing so many thing we didn’t need. A lifetime of waste x 6 family members, ugh. I think this continues today and that it’s far too easy to fill the waste, yard, and recycle bins and roll them to the street no contemplating the long term affects of all that trash.
