Greek Gods Yogurt Review

Like many I didn't know the difference between Regular yogurt and Greek yogurt.

What is Greek yogurt?  (quote from wise geek)

Greek yogurt is a type of yogurt that is celebrated for its very thick and creamy texture. The process for making it includes extra steps that result in its thickness. It has about the same creamy texture as sour cream, and provides an excellent substitute. It has recently become more increasingly available in the US, because the taste and the lack of bitterness make it a wonderful treat.

Typical Greek yogurt made in Greece may use either sheep or cow’s milk. Imports to the US tend to stick with cow’s milk variants, since sheep’s milk has a tangier taste and may be disliked by those unfamiliar to it. Most US made versions of Greek yogurt use only cow’s milk.

The principle difference in creating Greek yogurt is that after the milk is heated and cultured, it is allowed to sit in muslin or cheesecloth bags, so that the whey filters out of the yogurt. You’ll note that some yogurts have an almost runny texture, or have liquid on the top when you open them. Greek yogurts don’t have this liquid because of the straining process.

Also there is tons of health benefits of Greek Yogurt found here http://www.livestrong.com/article/233450-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-greek-yogurt/

Why is Greek Yogurt good for you? http://www.livestrong.com/article/314279-why-is-greek-yogurt-good-for-you/

I tried three flavors Honey, Plain, Strawberry Honey.  Strawberry honey did not sound to appealing to me.  For some reason those flavors just didn't sound good mixed to me.  I tried it anyway.  By far Strawberry Honey was the best!  In fact their strawberry honey is my Second favorite yogurt ever now.  It's creamy and delicious with a light strawberry and a touch of honey flavor.  I found these at my local Baker's Supermarket.  (part of the kroger, dillans chain.)  In fact I just bought some more yesterday.  

I handed out several coupons for people to try it and tell me what they think.  One said honey was ok, Plain was good but their favorite is also Strawberry Honey.  Out of all the people I let try it Strawberry Honey was the favorite out of all of them. 


Nutrition info: 

1. Servings:  1 cup 1 container (3 cups ea.)

Calories	310	Sodium	140 mg
Total Fat	15 g	Potassium	410 mg
Saturated	10 g	Total Carbs	36 g
Polyunsaturated	0 g	Dietary Fiber	0 g
Monounsaturated	0 g	Sugars	34 g
Trans	0 g	Protein	8 g
Cholesterol	55 mg
Vitamin A	10%	Calcium	30%
Vitamin C	0%	Iron	0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** I was given several free product coupons and my opinion was not persuaded any way by this.  I received no monetary compensation. 

My Chobani Review

My name is Tim and I am 9 years old.  I wanted to do my first blog review and Chobani is letting me.  They sent me a box of Chobani yogurts.  I liked them a lot but my favorite was strawberry it was excellent.  I am not that big on yogurts unless they are tubes yogurt.  It makes my mom upset but its true.  I did really like these.  They where sweet and delicious and creamy.  The only two kinds I didn't care for was Plain and Honey.  They where tart and not very sweet.  I expected to really taste the honey in the honey flavored one.  Thank you Tim Smith.

Ok, wow my sons first review!  He wanted to do it by himself so bad so I didn't edit.  Me? I am a big fan of Chobani and love to use them in smoothies, and many others.  I will list a few of my favorite recipies I use them for and Chobani's recipe site also.  They are a great high quality yogurt that taste great and is easy to use in recipes. 

My favorite Chobani is Pomegrante I really like it.  I love my super fruits!  Anything with Pom, Acai, and Superberries I have to try it.  

http://www.chobani.com/kitchen

I make what I call my Gyro burgers ( I use lamb and at least 93% lean hamburger).  My topping for these is a traditional cucumber sauce.  

1 Cup of Greek Yogurt (plain)

1 whole (small) cucumber grated 

1/2 Tsp of Minced Garlic

1/2 Tsp of Fresh dill (I use frozen since I grow dill in my garden every year.)

1/4 Tsp of Prepared  Mustard

1/4 Tsp of Garlic Powder 

1/4 cup of diced fresh Onions

Combined your ingredients and I recommend refrigerating a day before use to make it more solid.  

Banana Honey Yogurt IceCream!!!

This is my personal Recipe.  Feel free to try it out for yourself.  

What your Favorite Healthy Recipe involving greek yogurt?  Do you want me to try it?  Email or comment and let me know.  

Stonyfield Farms Yogurt Review

As, I have said many times, I love yogurt.  It is my favorite breakfast food.  I love many kinds of Stonyfield Farms yogurts, especially Maple flavored.  My son used to love the yobaby yogurts when he was a baby/toddler.

Now my son's absolute favorite yogurt in the world  is their strawberry Tube yogurt made by Stonyfield Farms.

Stonyfield makes a large assortment of Yogurts, Milk, Ice Cream, and etc.  

Stonyfield Farm wanted me to try their Greek yogurt.  I bought it and like brown cow its delicious.  Lots of flavor and the rich thick yogurt you expect when you buy greek yogurt.  It will be another regular product in our home.  Stonyfield Has high quality products that my family really enjoy.  don't just take my word for it. Try them yourself and see if you are not amazed.  

Check out their great coupons.

Check out their Great Recipes.

** I received no monetary compensation.  I received a few product coupons in exchange for an honest review.  These are my and my family's opnions. 

Brown Cow Yogurt Review

I love Yogurt.  My all time favorite is Cream Top Creamy Coffee.  We never found a yogurt that comes close to the addictive, delicious taste of this one.  I Swear this flavor is the best yogurt I have EVER tried!  I like a lot of good products but I do not like things to easily.  

With that said I was given coupons to try their Greek Yogurt. Let me tell you this stuff is hard to find.  Whole foods and Trader Joes here do not carry it.  Walmart though does.  Sorry I am not a walmart fan but if its the only way to get it I guess I have to. :(  

This yogurt was very delicious and creamy.  The fruit was just right, not over powering but enough so you do not think you got plain yogurt. (yes, I have bought lots of yogurts that are greek and they taste like they are plain yogurt instead of fruit flavored.)  These are All natural and loved by my family.  Though I will still buy my Creamy coffee (hmm, maybe they will add creamy coffee to the Greek line up).  I will still enjoy and buy the greek fruit yogurts for us.  

About : (copied from their site.) 

We think our Greek yogurt is the richest, creamiest, tastiest nonfat yogurt in the world. Our authentic straining process removes the liquid (whey) to create a stick-to-your-spoon thick and rich Greek treat with about twice the protein of other yogurts and less lactose.

And for cooking? Our Greek yogurt makes a fantastic cooking ingredient. Substitute it for the cream in your favorite dishes for a creamy consistency, less fat and fewer calories.

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** I received a few coupons for this product and it did not waver my opinion in the slightest.  I have already been a long time fan of this brand.  I received no monetary compensation.