Re: This item from Reuters may amuse

[ALANEFALK <ALANEFALK...>]

In a message dated 1/2/01 12:57:28 PM, GRComm (at) concentric(dot)net writes:
<< Eat it, drink it or
  spread it on your face -- the popular
  Middle Eastern chickpea paste humus is
  good for your health, Israeli researchers
  said Tuesday.
    A new study from the Hebrew University in
  Jerusalem shows the savory staple
  contains a high quality protein on par with
  meat, as well as anti-oxidants which help
  prevent heart disease and cancer.
 >>
Brings to mind that wonderful chicken soup line from the 60's comedy album 
"You Don't Have to Be Jewish" - 
to paraphrase- 
Old Jewish Lady: "Mister, give him some humus!"
Man: "Lady, it won't help!"  
Old Lady: "Mister, it wouldn't hurt!"

Alan Falk
Nefesh Klezmer Band

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