Monday, February 18, 2013

"We trust you..." {Sweet Potato Hummus}


I walked into Trader Joe's earlier today with a shopping list in one hand and bag with some return items in the other.  Up to the counter I went and started making my returns/exchanges.  You know, without a receipt, without a reason...  The beauty of Trader Joe's.


They took back the chips that I didn't like (because they were too crunchy for my taste) and made my exchange of coconut oil.  Not wanting to have to pay for the coconut oil again, I asked if I should keep it up there at the customer service counter.  Since I didn't have a receipt or anything... "No, just take it with you and tell the cashier you've already paid for it.  They'll be cool with it; we trust you."


We trust you.  

Three simple words.  And that's one of the reasons Trader Joe's has my business.  No having to prepare myself for battle; no one looking at me sideways when I want to bring something back.  They just take it, do whatever it is they do with it, and smile.

They trust me.


What would shopping -- or better yet -- the world be like if we all had that attitude?

Sure, I could have been dishonest. I could have eaten half of the bag of chips because I was hungry and then brought them back claiming I didn't like the texture or taste (which is, by the way, a totally acceptable reason to bring things back at Trader Joe's).  And they would have lost $2.  Two dollars isn't much, but if many people do that it adds up.  But they choose to trust, making me a more solid shopper, which will balance out what might be dishonestly lost.

They are making the right choice.  By trusting, they are not losing, but gaining.  I don't think life is much different... so I choose to trust.


Sweet Potato hummus



ingredients
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
directions
  1. Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
  2. Combine the garbanzo beans, lemon juice, oil, cumin, and garlic in the food processor. Puree, about 1 minute; thin with water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and let cool; refrigerate, in an airtight container, up to 1 week. Serve with pita bread or make pita sandwiches.  

COST: $2.07  (Makes four cups)

3 comments:

  1. Tiffany, this looks delicious! I'm also suffering from major TJ's envy. We have them in DC, but neither are convenient for me so I'll often settle for my neighborhood's pricey organic market! It's soooo painful! Beautiful photos, as always.

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  2. I loooove Trader Joe's for many reasons, many of which you mention above. And this hummus looks SO good - I could go for some right now!

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