Sunday, May 2, 2010
20 Days
Israel set a new Guinness World Record in January, 2010 with 9,000 pounds (four tons!) of hummus served in a 20-foot-wide satellite dish that was used as a bowl.
Over 50 Jewish and Arab chefs, along with a group of 400 volunteers, worked together to beat the then-standing record for the largest serving of hummus.
These chefs nearly doubled the record that was set in Lebanon on October 24, 2009. That record had broken an earlier Israeli record. The latest challenge was initiated by Juwdat Ibrahim, founder of the most renowned hummus restaurant in the village of Abu Ghosh (already known for its hospitality and the co-existence of Jews and Arabs within its borders).
But this Israeli victory may be short-lived, as Lebanese Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud pledged to The Associated Press that his country will attempt to beat this new record in the Spring with an even larger plate of hummus. Abboud plans to prepare this bowl of hummus on his country's border with Israel.
Nothing like some healthy competition... better to be competitive than combative!
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The Salute to Israel Parade will attempt to set its own Guinness World Record for the world's largest falafel ball on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Hudson Terrace. Five local restaurants will compete for the world record! Stay tuned for more information, and visit our website after the Parade for pictures of the event....
1 Comments:
oh, nice post. those hummus wars are ridiculous hahaha
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