May 29 2008
Frozen Yogurt: Making a Comeback
When I was growing up, frozen yogurt (or fro yo, as some people call it) was all the rage–my friends and I used to visit the local Penguins every weekend.
I can think of three frozen yogurt places within a five-mile radius (all conveniently located near where I live, by the way).
Just the other day, my husband and I caught YogurtaGoGo’s soft opening (no pun intended), and we checked out Mochii Yogurt a couple of times back when they first opened. And Yogurtopia is so close to where I live it’s downright dangerous.
The reason frozen yogurt is making such a strong comeback is probably due in large part to the fact that most of these yogurts are non-fat and boast real yogurt cultures.
The “friendly” cultures in yogurt, L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus, are what give yogurt its special properties. These cultures help digest the naturally occurring sugar (lactose) in milk.
The yogurt is tangy, with a European-style taste and texture. It’s also delicious!
Green Festival™ hits Washington, D.C., November 8 & 9 at the Washington Convention Center, and San Francisco, Calif., November 14, 15 & 16 at the Concourse Exhibition Center.
Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America, is akin to a walk through a sustainable community.
The festival features more than 125 renowned authors, leaders [...]
If you’ve ever contemplated going vegan, now’s the time during World Go Vegan Days, which started October 25 and run through October 31.
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Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons (my wedding anniversary is in October, I love Halloween–scary movies in particular, we adopted our dog in October, the trees are pretty, the air is crisp and clean, etc.).
Plus, I start seeing one of my favorite types of produce in the stores this time of [...]
Don’t know beans about beans? Never fear!
Here’s a quick lesson on beans, which pack quite a powerful healthy punch (they are high in protein, and may also help protect against heart disease, diabetes, and obesity).
Kidney Beans (pictured above)
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Navy [...]
Leave it to New York City to not only host one of the coolest foodie events ever, but also provide the backdrop for the ever-addictive “Top Chef” on Bravo.
But before we talk boob tube, let’s talk festival.
Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, October 12, The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival takes a [...]
I love Costco’s frozen yogurt in the food court. I’m not sure how many ounces their serving is, but my twins and I share one. It’s huge — and only $1.50.