Market Basket $36.03
So apparently the HH and I are on a quest to not only eat healthier this year, but to find the best plain Greek yogurt out there.
I’ve never been a big fan of Greek yogurt, but since it has more protein and less sugar than regular yogurt, I’m learning to like it. With your help of course.
A few of you mentioned you really like the FAGE brand so the HH picked up a tube of it when he was at Market Basket last week.
Let’s just say, the FAGE Greek yogurt tastes way better than the Costco nonfat Greek yogurt.
Probably because the FAGE Greek yogurt isn’t nonfat. 😉
The FAGE greek yogurt does have twice as much cholesterol than the Costco nonfat, but not enough to be a deal breaker in my book.
Also, a big thank you to those of you who suggested we add a little jam to our yogurt. 1 tablespoon of jam is just the right amount of sweetness. The HH likes to add a little honey to his as well. {I’m not a big honey person.}
And I’m still loving the PBfit powder.
Fact: Nachos are always a good idea.
Costco Shopping Trip $94.46
And so is Dubliner cheese. Have you tried it before? I must say it’s probably my all time favorite cheese. If I could only pick one cheese from the rest of my life, it would be Dubliner.
The blueberries from Costco were hit and miss this week. One tub was good and the other one tasted a little funky.
So many salads.
So little time.
While I do like a little rotisserie chicken in my salads from time to time, I think I like bacon {with chopped apples} the best.
I called this one the ring of fire. 😉
And last but not least, we went out to dinner with our old neighbors last week to our favorite place in town. Steak and fries is always a winning combination.
It was a good week in the meal department. At least I thought so anyway.
The HH did mention that he’s getting a little tired of salad so maybe it’s time to branch out a little and add something else to the menu.
Have you been making anything that’s quick and easy lately? Want to share what it is? My husband would be grateful.
Have a great monday everyone,
~Mavis
Total Spent On Groceries This Past Week $130.09
January $229.38
February $260.86
March $433.46
April $369.57
May $110.69
June $346.79
Nancy Settel says
I swear when I see your salads you make I immediately want a salad (and have you make it as they always taste better when someone else makes them), yours always look so good. Also I never buy sour cream (for things like baked potato) we use the yogurt (plain) instead taste just the same. Have a great day.
Julie V says
I’ve been enjoying more salad too. I did up salmon on Friday that had a Corn and Bean Salsa to go over it and last night made a Hamburger Hash.
Wendy C says
We have been eating lots of chicken salad sandwiches with tomato and lettuce. Add some SunChips and grapes on the side and you have a cool filling lunch. I’m in Alabama and its too hot to heat up the kitchen.
Christine says
Hi, Mavis. Have you tried Siggi’s? The plain version is a little tart, but delicious with a drizzle of maple syrup or golden syrup. The strawberry is also fabulous, and if you freeze it a little it’s almost like ice cream.
Cindy R says
The Fage yogurt does have a non-fat version. It. comes in a pink and white color container. It is also sold in the individual size portions if you want to try the non-fat variety to see the difference in flavor between the non-fat and 2%.
Christie says
I wasn’t a fan of Greek yogurt until I tried Cabot Greek yogurt. Its not tart and very creamy. They add in cream and milk and whey protein. It’s very thick so I make my yogurt bowl the night before and add brown sugar and frozen fruit. The liquid from the thawed fruit thins it out perfectly.
Magen says
I came on here to mention Cabot! I think it is definitely the best Greek Yogurt.
eliz says
I thought your steel cut oats breakfast seemed quite a healthful choice. Why do you feel greek yogurt is healthier?
Mavis Butterfield says
It’s nice to change things up a bit. 1 serving of the oats has only 4 grams of protein. The Greek yogurt has 17. The oats have 4 grams of fiber, the yogurt 0.
Patty says
If you have an Insta Pot, you can make your own yogurt. It’s easy and very hands off. I always strain off the whey after it cooks and it’s the consistency of Greek yogurt. You get a lot of yogurt for the cost of a gallon of milk!
Mona R McGinnis says
The quick & easy is a pasta salad loaded with veg, with or without protein (chicken or fish). The last one was loaded w/ diced peppers, black olives, artichokes, chickpeas. Homemade yogurt has become a staple in this kitchen, sweetened w/ pureed home preserved fruit (raspberries, peaches, blueberries).
Jennifer says
It’s summer, why aren’t you grilling? That’s always easy to me. It’s in the 90’s all week here. Tonight we will cook up a 6 pack of chicken gouda sausages and make cous cous. We can eat that 3 days and I don’t even have to turn on my oven. I’m still on a roasted veggie kick but I should really skip that this week. We have an air fryer that I will try to use instead of my oven if I really want to cook.
Erika says
My favorite way to eat yogurt is the following: Frozen fruit microwaved for 1 minute, add yogurt and granola, stir well. Using frozen fruit microwaved makes it taste sooo much better than fresh fruit. Weird, I know, but try it! I discovered when out of fresh fruit.
suzanne says
Cowboy caviar is quick and perfect for summer. Basically black eyed peas, black beans onion, tomatoes, corn, maybe peppers, avocado, jalapeño and or cilantro In a simple vinaigrette.
wrap it up in a tortilla or just scoop it with tortilla chips. It’s very adaptable and delicious. I’d send recipe links but those comments don’t seem to get approved so will stop bugging ya with them.