Unfortunately, there was nothing classic about Ithaca's Classic Hummus. Instead of a balance of savory flavors from earthy garbanzo beans and nutty tahini, all we could taste was acidity. This hummus packed an overwhelming punch of both lemon and vinegar, which is great if Ithaca marketed this tub as a flavored variety. Most classic hummus recipes contain a squeeze of lemon juice to cut through the richness of the beans and tahini, but the lemon brings a subtle acidity as opposed to a primary flavor.
Gavin Len, a pastry chef at Third Falcon in Brooklyn, said Costco is his go-to for many pantry staples, including Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter. "It's creamy, and has simple ingredients. It's really just such a solid peanut butter," explained Gavin. "Plus you can get two huge jars of it for like $10 in stores. The price for quality just can't be beat."
Upon first glance, you're greeted with a dull, pale brown substance that has a satiny appearance and near-perfect consistency. However, none of that matters once you taste that off-putting flavor.