Cabot Greek Yogurt: A New Player in the Yogurt Wars
Most ex-expat Parisians moan their loss of French cheeses, many still practically unheard of in the US. Personally, while j’adore le fromage Francais, I find the cheeses at specialty stores – such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and other gourmet shops – and the cheeses from my local farmer’s markets do a pretty good job of satisfying my craving for fresh, rich, indulgent cheese.
Until recently, the same couldn’t be said of yogurts. While many Americans jump off the plane and head straight to a Parisian street market or the local fromagerie, I headed straight to the Inno or Monoprix refrigerated section to indulge in richy, creamy, tangy French yogurt. While I would readily have risked confiscation by smuggling yogurt into my luggage, I sadly feared 9 hours on the plane (plus 2 hours waiting for my luggage to bump down the belt) would curdle or liquify the yogurt.
Why French yogurt? I’ve always been a yogurt lover, but prior to my 1st trip to Paris I thought yogurt was overly-sweet, bright blue or red, lumpy, and pudding-like. More like a snack or dessert: good but not a meal. Back in the day I even bought myself a yogurt maker, and with a little plain yogurt starter I made my own plain yogurt and sweetened it with honey, fruit preserves and wheat germ (who’d heard of granola back then???) But lack of time (and counter space) due to family, job, house and dogs eventually buried the yogurt maker.
But now, Greek yogurt is firmly ensconced in the US and my craving for rich tangy yogurt is satisfied. Chez Moi I’m a huge fan of Fage, and TBG prefers the slightly sweeter Chobani. But this week, TBG made a grocery run and as usual, he didn’t stick to the shopping list.
And brought home Cabot Greek Yogurt. We were familiar with Cabot Cheeses: we love the American brand, always buy their cheddar. But I didn’t know they’re now making greek-style yogurt. Its rich, creamy, tart and a little sweet. Perfect with my morning berries and granola.
Yes, I’ll still buy Fage. But when I find only Cabot Greek Yogurt in the fridge I’ll be looking for a spoon, not my car keys.
Bon Appétit!
the details:- Fage Greek 0% Yogurt: 17.6 oz $6.99
- Cabot Greek-Style Plain Yogurt: 2lbs $5.99
- Chobani Fat-Free Greek Yogurt: 32 oz $5.99
NOTE: Dairy prices vary widely by region. I’m in SoFlo now, so your prices may differ. For the best price, try Target or Costco.
Greek yogurt: it makes me happy!
4 comments
I’m with you on the Cabot cheddar, but do not share your views on their yogurt (I prefer Fage) – you are welcome to my portion any time we have breakfast together!
I prefer Fage too…but like Cabot much better than Chobani. I’ve read good things about Traders Joes Greek yogurt: I’ll try it once I get back up north, there don’t seem to be any TJs in Florida!!!
Are you telling me that there is FINALLY a yogurt in the US that does not have gelatin (or something) in it? They seem to add it to everything, even the French yogurt brands. Yuck. Even the baby yogurt has it.
I happen to have all 3 brands in the fridge – TBG went grocery shopping again – and without extensive googling I don’t see gelatin-like thickeners on any of their ingredient lists. And based on the stirring I have to do every morning before scooping out my yogurt I believe it!
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