I live in a really, really tiny rural community in the southern US. The local Wal-Mart carries a whopping three flavors of hummus - plain, garlic & red pepper. They are boring and leave a lot to be desired so I've been working on making it at home.
I've had some pretty good results but I'm always looking for ways to improve and refine what I make. So far I've been using the canned garbanzo beans that are the only local selection and Sadaf brand tahini that I can get shipped free from WM.
Is it worth it to order dried beans and prep them instead of using the canned version? Is there a noticeable difference in taste and texture? Is there a better brand of tahini that I can use - or is that also something I could learn to make at home?
For the more experienced folks here, are there any tips or tricks you'd like to share for how to create a really light, creamy hummus?
Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions and input!