I made the last minute decision to stay up and finish my posterboard and am so glad I did – all assignments complete!!!!!!!!!!! Here’s a recap of the semester from up “Upcoming Assignments” project on ToDoist (and these are just the major ones!)
This afternoon I’m planning to spend a little time organizing all of my notes to study for finals next week. Thankfully I was very organized this semester and have everything from the previous tests printed out in PowerPoint form. The easier it is to see, the easier it is to understand! I could probably not study a lick and still do well enough on finals to get OK grades, but of course I want to go for all A’s 🙂
Since we’re doing more taste testing in lab today, I had a lighter breakfast. But I added a fun spin. I bought Stonyfield Low-Fat Plain yogurt at HT yesterday because we’re running low and I haven’t had this kind in ages and and wanted to refresh my opinion. Well, it’s no greek yogurt (or European either!) It’s got much more tang and liquid. So I decided to turn my breakfast cup into thicker yogurt.
Put in a colander with a paper towel over a bowl –
This morning it was nice and thick! The tang was still there, but the texture was perfect. You are mostly just losing whey protein (the liquid) and leaving the casin (the curd) so I image this reduces the protein/calories of the yogurt but probably not by much. It was not much hand’s on labor, but it took a while (overnight) to do, so not sure if I’d do this all the time. Plus, I’d feel funny about doing this to a whole container and then putting it back in the container – see like a good way to introduce lots of bacteria to your yogurt. But for 1 serving (or 2), loved it.
So on top of my yogurt I layered: ~6 strawberries, ~1/3 cup mango (pre-diced yesterday), ~1/4 cup TJ’s high fiber worms, ~2 tbsp Mix My Granola and 1 tbsp flax.
Spring Blend – frothy coffee
With the spider-filled spider mums!
I missed my daily dose of PB, but when I am tasting cake later, I’m sure i”ll be glad I kept it light.
YOU GUYS ROCK!! I’m up to 124 votes for Best Food Blog on Blogger’s Choice! 2 more to get to 26! Thank you!
See you for lunch – when my sister arrives!
haya says
yay for the awesome checklist!! that must feel great.
if you’re worried about bacteria in your strained yogurt, you could always clear some space and do the straining in the fridge overnight. my mom & grandmother always used to do this.
Allison says
I have stopped buying greek yogurt because of the expense and starting making my own version by dumping a quart of plain store brand yogurt into a paper towel lined strainer over top of a bowl – I slap the whole thing in the fridge and in the morning have nice, thick greek-like yogurt! For 2 bucks I end up with about twice as much as I would have paid for 1 cup of Fage.
Love your blog – especially the recipes!
megan says
do you eat greek yogurt for the texture or for the protein or both? I can see how this would produce the same texture, but isn’t part of the draw the high protein content? just curious. your breakfast looks great! 🙂
Kate the Baker says
Hey Kath, breakfast looks great! I’m really tempted to order my own granola now… is it worth the hefty price?
For a while, I didn’t buy Greek yogurt and instead I made my own by straining Stoneyfield’s like you did. Reducing the whey does not actually reduce the protein content cup for cup. For example, a cup of “yogurt cheese” like that has about twice as much protein as a cup of unstrained yogurt. It does reduce the volume though, so I guess you end up with fewer servings out of the container.
Sarah says
I strain my yogurt all the time, I leave it in there till it gets a cream cheese consistency then I use it in dips and as a spread. It’s fantastic!!
Red Head, Yellow Dog says
Congrats on getting all of your assignments done! nothing more satisfying then checking of your “To Dos” !
Enjoy your cake tasting 🙂
brandi says
great breakfast, and so colorful!
I always strain mine IN the fridge – that way you don’t have to worry about it sitting out all night.
WEEKLY BITE says
Your breakfast is so colorful!!
Enjoy your Friday!
VeggieGirl says
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!! 😀
Elise says
Have you ever tried making your own yogurt? I’ve been inspired by a recent article in the New York Times and a few good friends who swear by doing it themselves, and I’m planning to give it a go this weekend. It seems like something you’d enjoy. (I can only say that based on having kept up with your blog for over a year now, but it seems a fair enough assumption!)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/dining/15curi.html
Lara (Thinspired) says
I’ve always wanted to try this but didn’t have the guts. Seeing what you do in your classes is becoming one of my favortie things to read about on your blog! Happy Friday!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
I also strained mine in the fridge. I like greek yogurt for the taste and texture so I gave up on straining my own a couple of years ago. I just don’t like the tang of the regular plain yogurts.
Meg says
Now that is a GREAT breakfast! Happy Friday!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
What a colorful, beautiful breakfast! Love parfaits 🙂
weight and meditate says
Enjoy your class.
Leah @ Simply Fabulous Now says
I agree with Lara.. I love seeing what you do in class!! I find it so interesting!
I was debating between veggies or peanut butter for lunch today….. pb definitely won!
Sharon says
Mmmm, that bowl looks great!
zestycook says
That is one heaping bowl of breakfast Kath! Looks nice too. Have fun at lunch with sis.
zest!
tina says
I feel like I need a lesson in TODOIST. I feel like I would LOVE it, but I can’t seem to figure it out!
Kath says
Guys, I definitely stored it in the fridge all night – I just meant that exposing the whole container of yogurt to the air, etc. would have more potential points for contamination than keeping it in its sterile container.
K
Christina says
I had basically the same thing for breakfast and I’m missing my pb too! For some reason fruit yogurt and pb just don’t mix in my mind. Although idk why because fruit and pb is always delish!
Liz says
What a great breakfast combo–looks so yummy!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
nice going on the checklist! Looks like a delish breakfast! Love the yogurt idea 😉
SmA033 says
i agree w/kate the baker– straining the yogurt doesn’t really reduce the protein content but it does reduce the volume & the caloric content, subsequently. As a result, you end up w/a very concentrated form of the yogurt– very much like greek yogurt– with a higher protein content, actually! i LOVE it. For some reason, our grocery stores stopped stocking greek yogurt– i was SO sad at first & went thru withdrawal. But then, i realized, if i do this every once in a while w/my reg Stoneyfield yogurt, it gives me the same results & saves me $!! i’m all for that…
Melissa says
What a beautiful bowl! I love great dishes to display gorgeous food on. Your breakfast looks scrumptious!
JENNA says
phew…I’m glad to know you strained the yogurt in the fridge!! lol I was thinking gross..
your fruits looks so colorful and good!
Laura says
thats an awesome idea with the yogurt… I have some plain yogurt lingering in my fridge so I might try it out later! Thanks! 🙂
Vince says
I’ve done the yogurt straining. Then I mix in spices to use it as a spread of bagels, toast or English muffins.
Also, IMHO, ‘nother is definitely a word. I’m also prone to use “see-cause” which is much more efficient than saying “well you see, because…”
Christine says
I love straining my own yogurt. I love the texture of Greek yogurt better, but it tends to be super expensive, so straining cheap yogurt works out perfectly for me!
sue says
way to go on getting everything done! have fun tasting cake :D!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
That is the exact method I use to make my own “Greek yogurt.” Sometimes I’ll throw a plate, take a shot of ouzo and yell, “OPA!” to make it more authentic.
Run Sarah says
Great idea- I buy plain yogurt as it’s inexpensive, I should try this.
Michelle Hisae says
Way to make your own greek! It saves money, for sure.
polly says
yay Kath! We do love your blog and YOU. Hope your friday is full of love and fun and yummy eats. And SUNSHINE. 😉
XOXO
Vanessa says
I’ve always thought about straining my yogurt, but have never done it. Glad it turned out for you!
Jennifer says
That list you can create is pretty neat.
Marissa says
Great yogurt tip!
Kara says
Have fun with your sister tonight!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
I love straining my own yogurt, especially the Stoneyfield vanilla since i haven’t found a vanilla greek yogurt I like. Your yogurt bowl looks fab!
Have a great day!
Michele (aka Raw Juice Girl) says
I used to love Greek yogurt. I haven’t had it in a while because I’m eating 98-100% raw foods only.
Anyway, I voted for you!! You had 136 votes when I was there. 🙂
*smiles*
Michele
Jess says
I love Stonyfield low-fat plain. It only has a few more calories than the fat-free kind too.
Heather McD (heather eats almond butter) says
Kath,
Your organization never ceases to amaze me.
Mmm, I used to always strain my own yogurt. Loved that thick texture, but I never thought about the bacteria…oops.
Your colorful bowl has me drooling but not nearly as much as that frothy mug of coffee. When are you going to get your KERF mug? 🙂
Have fun with your sister!
Scoop says
Allison – that’s a great tip. I think I’m going to try that out too.
One of the great things about Kath’s blog is not only the stories she shares, but I also am learning from the other readers through their comments.
Angie says
Wow- you are unbelievable with that to-do list! Congrats on getting everything done! And the coffee is beautiful! Have fun with your sister!
Heather says
I’ve heard that straining yogurt takes away most of the good bacteria and protein since it tends to sit in the watery yogurt that’s at the top when you open it. I don’t know if that’s completely true, but that’s why I buy greek yogurt for its thickness and have regular yogurt when I’m craving a runny consistency. It would definitely be something to looks into!
I love how driven and organized you are Kath! Good luck with the rest of the semester… I’m sure you’ll do GREAT considering all the hard work you’re putting into studying. 😀
Chelsea says
Have fun with your sister!!! I miss yogurt soooo bad. I’m sure once I wean Lucy I’m going to go on a yogurt bender!
sarah (ghost world) says
congrats on finishing everything! the completely checked-off todoist must be very satisfying 🙂
also, i tagged you on my blog this AM — just for fun! no pressure!
Emily says
Hi Kath! A looooong time ago, you did some posting on nutritional yeast. I looked through the recipes and ran a search, but couldn’t find it. Do you have a link ? thanks 🙂
Cinemarie says
nah, YOU rock Kath!! 🙂
Bec says
congrats on being done all your assignments!
Kath says
megan ,
I eat it for the taste only. I don’t think the protein is worth the extra cost. But it’s a nice bonus!
Kate the Baker,
I think so – but probably not on a regular basis 🙂 For the dried raspberries!
Elise ,
Haha. Actually I haven’t ever thought about making my own. I’ve seen others do it and it seems to be more time consuming and not worth the effort. But I haven’t had friends swear by it, so maybe I don’t know what I’m missing.
Heather McD,
It’s on my summer todo list to get some more KERF stuff!
sarah (ghost world),
Tag me again after May 4th 🙂
Emily ,
I couldn’t find the post either 🙁 The search feature isn’t that great.) Sorry!
K
melissa sue says
someone once told me that after your yogurt has been out of the fridge for 4 or more hours, you shouldn’t eat it. were you worried about that with this yogurt? i would love to try this but would hate to get sick!
melissa sue says
Emily: is this the post you’re looking for: https://www.katheats.com/?p=3469??
Emily says
Thanks melissa sue!