Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt and a Giveaway
May 11, 2009 by Andrea
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I’ve been a fan of Stonyfield Farm for years, ever since I first tried their Fat Free Vanilla yogurt, so when I wanted to try Greek yogurt I automatically turned to my favorite brand.
The difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt is in the amount of liquid, or whey, that remains after the yogurt sets. Greek yogurt is strained to remove most of the whey, creating a thick condensed yogurt. The straining process increases the protein and reduces the lactose, making the final product very healthy and delicious.
My favorite way to enjoy Greek yogurt is drizzled with honey and topped with my homemade granola, but I also like it for other things. Read more
Tasting: Padron Peppers
September 26, 2008 by Andrea
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A few weeks ago I received a tasty sample in the mail: padron peppers, courtesy of La Tienda. Padron peppers, named after the municipality in Spain where they were originally grown, are a traditional Spanish tapa. The peppers are grown in the United States now, but still tend to be pricey, as much as US$20 per pound, which gives you about 100 of these little peppers. Read more
Trader Joe’s Crab Cakes
April 1, 2006 by Andrea
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Confession time…about five years ago I moved to an area where Trader Joe’s had stores, but I didn’t shop there for almost two years. Shocking. Embarrassing. I will say in my defense that I spent eight years overseas and had never heard of them. But still, barely an excuse, I admit. Then a kind friend introduced me to TJ’s, and I kicked myself for ignoring the radio commercials and never stopping in to try it. No more. My husband now knows that anywhere we live in the continental United States must have a Trader Joe’s within reasonable driving distance.
I shop TJ’s for all sorts of things—wine, cheese, bread, nuts, pasta, frozen fruit (perfect for smoothies), frozen veggies, other frozen goodies, yogurt, just about anything. I’m always game to try something new from TJs, and yesterday we sampled the TJ’s frozen Maryland Style Crab Cakes. They cost $2.99 and you get two cakes in a 6 oz package. The cakes are relatively thin, only about 1/2 to 3/4 inch tall. The packages describes them as “A savory blend of Crab meat, seasoned cornbread crumbs and Spices,” and it provides instructions on the back for both the stove top and the oven or toaster oven. Microwave is not recommended. Read more
