Yogurt is a major part of my diet (perhaps my inner French girl asserting herself). As such, I’m always shopping with one eye on the dairy case, looking out for something Greek and/or new. Not typically a fan of sweet or flavored varieties, my perennial favorite has been Kesso Greek yogurt.
Now, however, there is a new kid on the block: Siggi’s, an Icelandic-style strained yogurt called skyr. In fun and not-too-sweet flavors like Blueberry, Pear and Mint, Orange and Ginger, Pomegranate and Passion Fruit, as well as the requisite Plain, it is destined to become my current favorite. The flavored yogurts are kissed with agave nectar, not artificial sweeteners or refined sugar. The milk (skim) comes from grass-fed, rBGH-free cows, and is not thickened with gelatin. So far, I have only found it at Dean & Deluca, but, according to New York magazine, it should be arriving on Whole Foods’s shelves shortly. The antithesis of the average non-fat, watery mass-produced brands, Siggi’s is taking its rightful place at the front of my refrigerator.
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I’ve been a Fage girl for the past couple of years, with the occasional Ronnybrook farms thrown in. I usually go plain an add my own honey, jam or fruit because I dislike almost all flavored yogurts, but these flavors sound really interesting (especially if the sweetness level is moderated). Thanks for the heads up! I’ll keep an eye out at Whole Foods.
Posted 02 Feb 2008 at 7:36 pm ¶I got bought some Siggi’s from the SoHo Dean and Deluca yesterday, and I was really impressed. I’m a big fan of Kesso and I like Oikos too (not as much), but this one was great. I tried the plain, and it was thick and creamy, just like a good Greek yogurt, with just enough sourness.
I’d like to try the other flavors, but the only other one I saw was orange ginger (I think) and I could not pass up plain. That said, $3 for one serving is a bit much, even in SoHo.
btw- here is their site and the other NYC resellers: http://www.skyr.com/where_to_buy.html
Posted 04 Feb 2008 at 3:55 pm ¶Oh, why must you blog about two things I just do not have access to unless I go home to Austin - good yogurt and Whole Foods?
I live in a hole!
I stumbled upon your blog the other day and am oh so glad that I did. I has quickly become my favorite.
Posted 05 Feb 2008 at 10:57 pm ¶I have to agree with Erin. I live in a whole too and only have access to the well know, mass produced yogurt like Yoplait, Dannon, etc. and only a few exciting flavors. Strawberry/Banana anyone?
I sigh with with a longing for exciting flavors…
I love your blog! Peace.
Posted 06 Feb 2008 at 10:43 pm ¶I’ve been a skyr-a-holic for a long time. I was delighted to see Siggi’s skyr at Whole foods just last week!
Posted 08 Feb 2008 at 8:54 am ¶I found the mint and pear flavor a bit reminiscent of toothpaste.
The others sound good, though.
Posted 08 Feb 2008 at 10:36 am ¶I was perusing the yogurt section at Whole Foods on Bowery, and siggi’s was on the shelf. Absolutely delicious and wonderful and slightly less expensive than Dean and Deluca’s.
Posted 09 Feb 2008 at 1:01 pm ¶Living in Iceland and being able to enjoy Skyr all the time, it’s great to see the joy being spread far and wide. I have never tasted pear and mint though
Posted 11 Feb 2008 at 11:43 am ¶Fairway has it– great stuff.
Posted 11 Apr 2008 at 12:40 pm ¶I’m curious, how much are you guys paying for it? It’s 2.69 at my whole foods and 2.99 at Dean and Deluca…
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