What Greek Yoghurt?
Shopping for yoghurt is like choosing a movie. Depends on your mood, who you are with and why you are choosing/shopping in the first place.
Looking for a laugh, you watch an Adam Sandler film. On a date and want to set a romantic mood, then a classic with Audrey Hepburn is a perfect pick. Want a violence hit, then you can't go past a Quentin Tarantino flick.
Choosing a Greek yoghurt is the same. Typically Greek yoghurts are known for its tang. However there are many creamier, subtle options. Do you want to use it in a sweet, a curry, a pasta or a dip? Consider this while shopping.
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Coles low fat Greek yoghurt has that tang that you like following a shot of tequila. However the texture has a beautiful creaminess and thickness, making it perfect for savoury dishes like curries and dips (particularly tzaziki). Would generally avoid it for sweets though. ![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u19tEu6tTB0/Tesg0X-UN4I/AAAAAAAAACs/lKYWylXXaKU/s200/farmers-union-greek-yoghurt.jpg)
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Now for one of my favourite, Farmers Union low fat Greek yoghurt. This yoghurt is tangy, thick and creamy. Perfect for dips, curries, sweets, in pasta or as a side. It enhances the ingredients and everytime I eat it, memories of Greece come flooding back. The beaches, people, traditional buildings and food. And why you are looking at Farmers Union products, try the ice coffee - it is the Haighs of ice coffees.
Finally, if you are after a sweet yoghurt that you eat straight out of the container (one of my indulgences) then I love The Yoghurt Shop. Amazing flavours, beautiful texture and not too tangy. Unfortunately this is only based in Adelaide, another reason why Adelaide is an amazing city :-)
So overall, if you are after a yoghurt for sweets (e.g. with museli for breakfast) I would opt for Black Swan. Dips and curries I would consider using Coles low fat Greek yoghurt. However if you are after a one stop shop, I would get the Farmers Union low fat Greek yoghurt - do note, it does have that traditional tang.
I am always on the lookout for good recommendations, so please let me know if you have some favourites!
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