FAGE - A Love Affair

I think I may have started an expensive love affair. Let me explain.

I'm a Chobani eater. I love the protein. I love the smooth creaminess. I love how I can have greek yogurt for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In a smoothie. Post-workout, pre-workout. It is the perfect food.

But recently I noticed that Chobani did something I wasn't so happy with. They reduced the single cup serving size from 6 oz to 5.3 oz, while maintaining the same price. I was not happy. I felt betrayed.

So while I was perusing the aisle of my local Weis for yummy treats, when I came to the dairy aisle, I was in a bit of a pickle. The Fage was 10 for 10. The Chobani was the regular price, but that 5.3 oz label was staring at menacingly. Should I try the Fage? Should I turn my back on Chobani? In the end, I compromised, taking one single serve of Fage and my usual Chobani suspects (raspberry mmmmmm).

So this morning for Breakfast, I decided to try the Fage. Let's start with the packaging. A lovely 6 oz, unlike Fage's competitor Chobani. And then I notice something fascinating on the package: "Pronounced: Fa-yeh!" My God, I've been PRONOUNCING IT WRONG MY WHOLE LIFE. Thank you, Fage, for educating me.

Then I open the package. To my delight, the packagers have taken the time to place a little piece of parchment paper on the top of the yogurt. This means no icky liquid that I need to stir in! Thanks Fage! The aroma hits me next. It is tangy and yogurty. My mouth begins to water. I weigh my walnuts. I weigh my blackberries. And I scoop the yogurt into the bowl. It is light and airy looking, yet still creamy. I top with honey.

The taste is amazing. Creamy and smooth. Tangy but not sour. Delectable with fresh fruit and nuts. (Breakfast today: 363 calories, 26 g of protein).

So long Chobani. It has been nice knowing you. Thank you for introducing me to the world of Greek Yogurt. But I've grown up now, and its time move on.

Fage, this will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.