I’m not sure why, but e-mail seems to have this strange hold over me. Every time I see that little envelope pop up in the bottom, right-hand corner of my screen, it’s all I can do not to squeal with delight! While I realize this qualifies me for the category of Extreme Nerd, I can’t help it. I am what I am.
Needless to say I was very excited when a certain e-mail, from Dave at KitchenSavvy, arrived in my in-box.
Allow me to explain. A few days ago, frustrated by my unsuccessful attempts to locate a certain ingredient, I decided to take a chance and e-mail Dave. I proceeded to ask Dave why I could not locate Greek yogurt anywhere in the fair city in which I live. Not only that, I also asked Dave if he could explain what exactly made Greek yogurt different from other types of yogurt.
Not only did Dave answer my question, he even suggested a way that I could make a very reliable substitute for Greek yogurt. You can read Dave’s very thorough and helpful reply here.
Dave, in Italian we say, "Mille grazie!" A thousand thanks!
Ciao!
9 comments
Bea at La Tartine Gourmande
Very cool Ivonne! I can tell you, persistance pays off and I am glad you got your answers!!! Well done!
Ivonne
Merci Bea!
pmoed
What a delicious site, Ivonne! I came to it through Isabella di Pesto. I’ve already linked to it on my blog. Although I don’t always write about food, I share your passion for it.
Ivonne
Hi PMOED,
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m so glad you found it via Isabella’s fantastic blog! I look forward to reading yours …
Raspberry Sour
Oh Ivonne, what suffering to endure! I completely understand- I actually just came home from grocery shopping, in a high snit because the store was out of my plain yoghurt.
Without having read Dave’s answer yet (in a futile attempt to pretend I know something), have you tried looking in Kensington Mkt? Some of the organic grocers carry Greek-style yoghurts. And Astro makes an excellent Balkan style yoghurt, which is also available in Kensington (at Freshmart). And there’s the Danforth, but I’m guessing Dave expounded on that one.
Raspberry Sour
Oops, I forgot the most important question- what might you be cooking up with that yoghurt? Will we get to hear about it?
Ivonne
Hi Raspberry Sour,
Actually I bought the Astro Balkan style yogurt to try making the gree yogurt substitute that Dave recommended.
I haven’t tried Kensington Mkt, but thanks for the idea! I’ve been to the Danforth and to the St. Lawrence Mkt, but to no avail …
I’m planning on using the Greek yogurt to try my hand at a few pastries which require it as an ingredient.
Ah well, hope springs eternal. We shall see how the substitute recipe works!
Ceendy
MmMm.. are u making spanakopita? Uhm, I might’ve spelled it wrong =p
Ivonne
Hi Ceendy!
Actually I’m hoping to make some pastries that require Greek yogurt. I’m also hoping to make an accompaniment for baked apples (Greek yogurt and honey) … very yummy!