Stapleton Farm - Yoghurts

There is nothing we like more than receiving delicious food to review at The Amazing Blog. Bizarrely, I was just saying to the girls, how much I love the creamy yoghurts that you get here in the UK and as if by magic Stapleton Farm sent us  a very generous array of the most UNBELIEVABLY delicious yoghurts.  They are a small company based in the wilds of the Devonshire countryside and save on the carbon foot print by only using milk from a local herd of Jersey cows (who by the way produce the creamiest of creamy milk ever….)

We must also quickly mention that Stapleton Farm also produces Ice Cream  as well as yoghurts. But what really impressed us is the traditional way that they make their yoghurts, not over-processed and in small batches of 30-litre pails. This way they have no need to use any additives or stabilisers (which are found in other bigger dairy companies products).  All their ingredients are natural and in the case of the Low fat 25% Fruit Range that were sent to us, there is quite simply just the yoghurt, fresh fruit and a little unrefined sugar – that’s it! What we particularly liked is that in each 150ml pot it contains only 0.5% fat and has over 25% more real fruit than any other brand of yoghurt. They have a selection of five flavours: Raspberry, Nectarine & Passion Fruit, Apple & Blackcurrant, Strawberry & Clotted Cream and Gooseberry (ahem, we should add that the latter two are approx 3% fat – but so worth it!) They even have some recipes suggestions that are perfect for that quick little ‘cheat’ for when you have unexpected guests.

I know what you’re going to ask: “So what was your favourite flavour…?” Well to be honest they all were. But for me the Gooseberry one really stood out – I’m from Spain and we don’t have Gooseberries, they are a very British fruit. Absolutely delicious! Apart from having fallen in love with your country I’ve now fallen in love with your Gooseberries! You can find these little pots of yumminess at 75p each in Waitrose they are also available in ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tescos but only in the South West… Come on supermarkets, wake up and take them Nationwide!

The Collective

A few weeks ago the folks at The Collective treated the gang at The Amazing Blog to the most delicious yoghurts we've ever had. The Collective's yoghurts have been the perfect mid-morning snack, and for some of us who always rush in the mornings, our breakfast. I've never been a big fan of yoghurts, they've always made me feel heavy and very full. I decided to give The Collective's a try as I loved the packaging straightaway; and oh well... let's just say that I've stocked up on these delicious yoghurts already. Based on a New Zealand recipe,but produced in England using West Country Milk, these scrumptious yoghurts are avaialable in a variety of fresh fruit flavours as well as Russian Fudge. The Collective's yoghurts are smooth and creamy, they melt in your mouth and tehir taste is intense and simply delicious. Their taste is unbeatable. All the yoghurts contain probiotics (cultures A, B and C), are gluten free, have no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and only contain a 5% of fat... almost guilt free! My two favourites were the Russian Fudge and Passion Fruit ones.

Were awarded two Gold stars by the Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards 2011, the highest award given to a fruit yoghurt, as well as being named the Top yoghurts and desserts launch in 2011 by The Grocer Magazine.

The Collective's fantastic and unbeatable yoghurt range is available at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons, Ocado, Wholefoods, Nisa and Booths.

COYO Yoghurt

Ever since arriving in London from the United States, I have found myself experimenting with different foods. Certain foods and brands that are popular here, I had never previously heard of back home. Yoghurt was one of the foods that I noticed differed between the two countries. Over the past few years, yoghurt had become a staple of my diet and I often enjoyed it with my cereal or oatmeal in the morning. I sometimes even used it as a dip for my fruits and vegetables. I've missed some of the brands of yoghurts I've grown accustomed to at home… but that was until my colleagues here at The Amazing Blog introduced me to COYO Coconut Milk Yoghurt. As soon as I tried COYO Coconut Milk Yoghurt, I was immediately hooked! My sudden love for this new type of yoghurt only increased as I learned about its health benefits. Not only is COYO sugar free, but also dairy free, soya free, gluten and lactose free. It is the first of its kind and you will definitely not be able to find anything like it! However, these benefits of the yoghurt detract absolutely nothing from its taste. It contains a refreshing coconut flavor that is creamy and very light. As soon as I finished it, I found myself yearning for more. The immense amount of flavor made me feel as if I were treating myself to a dessert rather than a healthy yoghurt. This yoghurt can be used the exact same way as normal yoghurt and is available in a few flavours: natural, mixed berry, and pineapple. The universal love of this product is evident by the fact that it was entered for the Free From Food Awards in 2012.

Similarly to myself, COYO is a recent introduction to the UK. It originated in Australia, but nutritionist Bethany Eaton has brought it to the UK and I could not be happier than my time here has coincided with the arrival of this delicious yoghurt. I will be sure to stop into Planet Organic or a John Lewis Food Hall to stock up on as much COYO Coconut Milk Yoghurt as I can before I head back to the United States. I am jealous of all you Londoners who not only have this yoghurt readily available to you but will be around for the launch of the COYO Ice Cream this summer!