Bean Dip, Bread and Gin

I was going to a party on the 4th of July where we were to bring “finger food”.

I thought about how much I love hummus, but I had neither chickpeas (garbonzo beans) or pita. I did have two cans of cannellini beans, so I used thos with some more Italian spices, parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, tahini, and lemon juice.

This is some peasant bread I made (about 1/5 whole wheat flour, res unbleached white) with Italian spices. I learned that putting a little fat (in this case extra-virgin olive oil) into the bread drastically improves its taste and texture) no more extra-hard crusts!

I was thirsty, so I put a little simple syrup, ice and some basil leaves into a glass and shook. Then I added gin and club soda. That is the drink in the pic, it were yummy? Sometimes, I think basil makes everything better!