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Title: Greek Yogurt
Post by: Hawkmoon on October 22, 2021, 11:39:18 PM

Can someone explain to me what the attraction is to Greek yogurt?

My doctor advised me to eat some in response to an intestinal upset, so I got a few containers of it.

UGH! It's heavy, pasty, and the sourness comes right through the flavor of whatever fruit or berry is in it. I don't think I'll be able to force myself to eat the rest of what I got.

I guess I'm spoiled. My late wife was from Chile, and there is nothing in the United States that comes close to comparing (favorably) to the yogurt I found when visiting there with her.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 22, 2021, 11:42:21 PM

You could probably get used to it. I don't really notice the difference anymore.

Have you tried different brands?

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pwALk0roaeI/hqdefault.jpg)

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: zahc on October 22, 2021, 11:50:34 PM

Yogurt is pretty easy to make. Maybe you should look into making your own.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: Hawkmoon on October 23, 2021, 12:19:45 AM

Quote from: Perd Hapley on October 22, 2021, 11:42:21 PM

You could probably get used to it. I don't really notice the difference anymore.

Have you tried different brands?

I have tried different brands. They're all equally unpalatable.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: Nick1911 on October 23, 2021, 12:29:04 AM

I use it more as a sour cream alternative than as sit-down-with-a-spoon yogurt.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: HeroHog on October 23, 2021, 03:08:03 AM

Is that the yogurt that Greek women make from their vaginal secretions?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vagina-yogurt_n_6661792

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: Kingcreek on October 23, 2021, 09:38:12 AM

Quote from: HeroHog on October 23, 2021, 03:08:03 AM

Is that the yogurt that Greek women make from their vaginal secretions?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vagina-yogurt_n_6661792

I think it’s made using fermented toe jam.
Or am I thinking about feta?

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: WLJ on October 23, 2021, 09:39:28 AM

Well this thread took a rather unappetizing turn

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: French G. on October 23, 2021, 09:59:20 AM

Try some Skyr. I eat it to keep digestion level. Icelandic or Siggis brands available here. It is Americanized according to Icewegians but I wouldn’t no never been.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: lee n. field on October 23, 2021, 10:20:25 AM

Quote from: Hawkmoon on October 23, 2021, 12:19:45 AM

I have tried different brands. They're all equally unpalatable.

If you're using fat free, try the whole milk yogurt.

Whole milk yougut tastes quite a bit better.  IMHO&YMMV.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: Jim147 on October 23, 2021, 10:22:48 AM

Put it in a smoothie or shake.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: French G. on October 23, 2021, 11:08:29 AM

Also try kombucha and eating high fiber prebiotics like cabbage.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: Hawkmoon on October 23, 2021, 12:54:32 PM

Quote from: French G. on October 23, 2021, 11:08:29 AM

Also try kombucha and eating high fiber prebiotics like cabbage.

Actually, the diet for intestinal upsets proscibes (not prescribes) fiber.

Title: Re: Greek Yogurt
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 27, 2021, 01:44:31 PM

Have you tried Friendly Farms Greek yogurt? I just polished off some their apple & cinnamon variety. Quite toothsome.

Also:
https://youtu.be/dzlcxN0lxSo