Life, liberty and the pursuit of yogurt
I am a Canadian and a yogurt aficionado, and the combination of those two things can create some problems. When I moved back to Vancouver from a stint in California in August ’09, friends and family asked me what I missed most about my former home. Was it the weather? Was it the SoCal style, all wavy saltwater beach hair and flip flops? Was it the earthquakes (a rarity for British Columbians and thus quite exotic and exciting…to those who have never been in one, that is…)? And all I could answer were…”Two things. Legal u-turns in intersections, and yogurt.”
This yogurty subject matter is on my mind today because I am on a short trip to California, and was reminded about American dairy superiority when I picked up some snacks at Whole Foods last night.
Because people (and I am speaking to folks reading this from the USA) – you lucky, lucky Americans – you have Brown Cow.
You have Greek Gods.
And, you have Rachel’s.
It’s really not fair. With probiotics enjoying their moment in the spotlight, there is a LOT of yogurt on store shelves these days, both in the US and Canada…but, my friends south of the Canada-US border, you have it much, much better than we do.
It’s about time we shared the same inalienable rights, to life, liberty and the pursuit of yogurt. I call upon all yogurt makers to sell their products in both countries. What about this so-called free trade? Hello NAFTA, work in our dairy favor, won’t you?
P.S.
There IS good news for Canadians…we’ve cornered the market on Kefir. I could never get a decent kefir in the US, because for me the one and only is from Canada’s Liberte. So at least we have that going for us.
Tamara
Tamara,
If you are partial to Greek yogurt at all, you should give Chobani a shot next time you are in Cali. Since I started eating Greek yogurt, I haven’t been able to go back to the run-of-the-mill variety…and in my humble opinion, Chobani is the best of the Greeks sold in the States.
By the by, I am thrilled for you all. I’m an old, old friend of Emma’s and just incredibly excited about the success you are finding with Delish. Brava!
Chobani? Is that available in regular stores? We’re here until Friday so I still have time to track it down!
Thank you so much, Bryon…it means so much to me to hear this coming from a man, as most guys might think there’s nothing here for them and not delve into it far enough to see it’s just really great stuff!
Please keep reading…
Much appreciated.
Tamara
Have you ever tried to make your own yogurt? It’s really easy, and the end product is so wonderfully delicious, tangy and creamy… You’ll never go back to store bought!
Yogurt makers are between $20 and $40, and simplify the process, but aren’t necessary.
Give it a try! Yummy!
You know, I talked to my husband about that a few weeks ago! I remember the best yogurt I ever, ever, ever had was one my mom made…strawberry. Delicious. I can still taste it.
Do you make your own, Beth?
Love Brown Cow, Chobani, Fage, Greek God, all things Greek yogurt! It’s so amazing and wondrous, as is your online mag! Thanks…
Here is the Chobani website.
It’s been awhile since I was in California, but it looks like the brand is carried at Vons & Albertsons, so you’ve probably got one nearby.
Blueberry is my favorite. I was attracted to Honey as well, but found myself having to add honey to get a decent flavor.
Add a little cold-milled ground flax seed and/or some crushed walnuts…mmmm. Delish!
Oh, and you are most welcome. Of course, I only read Delish for the articles.
Oohh there’s a Von’s close by…I’m there tomorrow morning! A Chobani hook-up before I leave. Of course, that could be dangerous you know…what if it does blow my mind and my tastebuds, and then I can’t get it in Canada?! The risk I’ll take to take for a shot at yogurt nirvana.
Oh, I just finished a Greek Gods honey, which was really creamy and just perfect.
I do like to add flax seed and walnuts too – as much as I like my creamy smooth yogurts, once in a while a little something to chew is lovely as well.
HA! Of course you read it for the articles!! Well done, sir.