Going Greek. (Yogurt!)
Published May 16, 2005
I have an addiction. Greek yogurt. It's true. For those of you who've never had the pleasure, let me shine light into the darkness of your existence.
Greek yogurt is thicker than the watery gunk which passes for yogurt in the States. It has this amazing creamy consistency. Sweetened with honey, and with some fruit mixed in, it tastes sinful and decadent and wonderful, and you can't have any because it's all mine.
In fact, you can add anything that you like...fruit, nuts, peanut butter, granola, cereal...all of the above. (Who am I to judge what consenting adults want to do with their yogurt?)
It's healthy and a snack of it (yogurt, honey, fruit) is fewer than 300 calories. It provides an excellent source of protein, calcium, and vitamins. Studies have shown — as the Dairy Association tells us all the time — that people who get 3 servings of dairy calcium weigh on average 12 pounds less than those people who do not get enough.
The best source is Trader Joe's. They stopped selling it for a while and there was a there was a gnashing of teeth and much wailing in the land from me, and all the people I'd hooked on its creamy perfection, but now it's back, Baby!
The brand is called Fage Total.
But it might as well be called:
TheClosestThatNicoletteWillGetToHeavenWhileClothedAndUpright.
- Going Greek. (Yogurt!)
- Published: May 16, 2005
- Type: Opinion
- Section: Tastes
- Filed Under: Tastes: Food and Drink
- Writer: Nicolette
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You have my interest peaked here. I've always loved Greek cuisine, and have been indulging even more lately while following a diet similar to "The Mediterranean Diet".
I'm going to have to seek out some of this yogurt. Thanks!
Greek Gods Greek Yogurt is a fantastic new creation from The Greek Gods. It's creamy smooth texture, full body, and pleasurable mouth feel will keep you coming back for more. The Greek Gods also have a line of authentic Greek Hummus and Tzatziki.
The Greek Gods line is all made the authentic Greek Way!
See more at www.3greekgods.com
Nicolette,
Send me your address and I'll send you a sample of our Greek Gods Greek Yogurt.
Signed,
The Greek God
I totally agree with you Nicolette. I lived in Greece for 4 years and when I returned to the States, no proper yogurt to be found (at least I was not looking in the right places). Greek yogurt is by far the most superior yogurt anywhere. Here in the States, those yogurt companies add gelatin (animal by products, yuck) to "thicken" their yogurts. (Think your eating healthy people, gelatin is made of hair and nails and other by products.) Not Greek yogurt, it is totally pure and natural. Will never go back.
Actually, The Greek Gods doesn't use any Gelatin in our Greek Yogurt. It's as close to authentic as you'll get. We strain the yogurt to deliver the consistency and mouth feel. Thank you.
hello
i was wondering if you have an easy recipe for greek yogurt.
please write back
Wondering
I've got to say....I've recently tried greek yogurt from Trader Joes and that is by far the best Yogurt I've ever tasted!
I've tried to eat plain yogurt before...because I didn't like all the sugar they add to the yogurts... but that stuff i just way too sour and runny... very gross stuff. But Greek Yogurst...is perfectly balanced in taste and much thicker, This stuff is so good you could even use it as complete subsitute for chream cheese on your bagel in the morning or sour cream in other recipes. I'm hooked.
Just torment me. We don't have Trader Joe's. And I want to eat those figs off the picture. Yummy!
Once taste of Greek Yogurt offered by a co-worker made me fall in love. Had to go hunt it down the very next day! How could any two things (US yogurt and Greek yogurt) be so totally different? This yogurt is amazing and you just have to try it. When I bake I substitute plain yogurt for sour cream and can not wait to try baking with Greek yogurt.
Greek Gods yogurt is so good i finish 2 a day. You have to try the fig made with only fig fruit not a blend of fruits and not to sweet. I'm addicted!! Great stuff.
I just wanted to tell all you guys who have not tasted the Greek Gods Honey or Fig yogurt to go out and buy some. Its the best yogurt I have ever had. It addicting. My children love it also.
I would have to agree with you guys Greek Yogurt from the Greek Gods is pretty great I would buy it over any other Yogurt. Not to sweet and nice and thick even the nonfat is thick. I love the new flavors they have just come out with. You have to really try it.
Decadent indeed...is FAGE "Total! And the Greek God here is Mr. Philippou, who invented it !!
Keep up the great work Antonis Maridakis and keep FAGE USA unbeatable !!
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