Photograph by Andrew Doench
POV: it’s football season and you’re tired of munching on the same old snacks every Sunday. Enter Chickpea Chicks. Kelly Armstrong’s small-batch, artisanal hummus is big on flavor with no preservatives. The result of her longtime commitment to vegetarianism, Armstrong (who shares a kitchen with the gluten-free, vegan-focused bakery Chubby Bunny in Hamilton) concocts her own blends for taste combinations that you may not have in mind for hummus. “I like to find unique and interesting flavors from different cuisines,” she says.
The Lemon Zowie has organic juice and a lemon-y zest while the Smokin! (with chipotle chile peppers) and wasabi green onion offer a mild heat. And then there’s the Cincy Style, which pays homage to the Queen City’s favorite local delicacy. Whichever flavor you choose, you’re one pita chip or pretzel away from happiness. You can find Armstrong’s creations in the refrigerated case at Chubby Bunny Bakery in Hamilton or at several retail locations, including Aimee’s Produce in Middletown, MOON Co-op in Oxford, the Farmer’s Collective in Hamilton, Harmony Plant Fare in Findlay Market, and Jungle Jim’s locations in Eastgate and Fairfield.
Chickpea Chicks, 216 Main St., Hamilton
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