The Beginnings of Frozen Yogurt

By Heidi Ball

If you are craving ice cream, but want something a little healthier, turning to frozen yogurt just might be a great option.

Frozen yogurt is similar to ice cream in the sense that the textures and flavors are a lot alike. While sherbet and ice cream have been around for quite some time, frozen yogurt seems to be making a nice entrance to the world of frozen confections.

Frozen desserts have been around for thousands of years. "Water ice" was originally made in Asia. Also, Roman text shows us that their Emperor was treated to fruit juices that were made with "cold with mountain snow". Eventually, "water ices" were introduced to Italy and the popularity was spread through all of Europe.

It has since become easier to make such frozen desserts with the introduction of freezers. The first hand-freezer was brought forth in 1848. Modifications were made and finally the ease of making frozen desserts was widespread.

While ice cream itself has many different flavor options, frozen yogurt is catching up as well. Manufactures refine their recipes, making it not only a tasty treat, but perfect for those that are watching their calorie intake. With its creamy texture and tangier flavor than that of ice cream, it is making a name for itself in many eating establishments and fast becoming an increasingly popular treat. It's so popular in fact that many ice cream manufacturers have added frozen yogurt to their long list of items they make.

With everyone looking for low calorie options, it is nice to have something with a distinct pleasurable taste that even those not watching their waste line can enjoy. Being that it is sold in easy to take home containers just as ice cream, the decision to choose a frozen yogurt dessert over ice cream is an easy one. No need to give up flavor and just as satisfying, frozen yogurt is a great treat and a fantastic addition to the frozen dessert family.

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What Exactly is Greek Yoghurt?

You may have recently heard about a "new" food Greek Yogurt and wondered what all the fuss is about. Is it better for you? How does it taste? What is so special about Greek yogurt? Let's take a look at this food and compare it to it's American counterpart.

Yogurt basics:

This is a common food, a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. Fermentation of the milk sugar (lactose) produces lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give it its texture and its characteristic tang. It is nutritionally rich in protein, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.

Yogurt has nutritional benefits beyond those of milk: people who are moderately lactose-intolerant can enjoy yogurt without ill effects, because the lactose in the milk precursor is converted to lactic acid by the bacterial culture. The reduction of lactose bypasses the affected individuals' need to process the milk sugar themselves.

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Homemade Frozen Yogurt Recipes - Simple Yet Good Recipes to Make at Home

By Faviano Torres

Frozen yogurt has now become a staple in most homes. It is just as good to the taste as ice cream but with less than half the calories and less or no fat at all. Frozen yogurt also gives you the benefit of lactobacillus bacteria which is a great aid in digestion. Frozen yogurt is also a great source of protein making it a chock full of health. Making your own homemade frozen yogurt recipe is a great alternative to buying ones from the store. By doing so you can eliminate certain preservatives and artificial additives from your cold dessert treat. For someone attempting to make his or her own recipe it is best to learn a popular one first as a guide to make your own tasty and healthy concoction. French vanilla yogurt is among the easiest and most popular homemade frozen yogurt recipes you can make. The ingredients are:

half a cup of evaporated milk
two teaspoons of gelatin (unflavored)
2/3 cup of raw sugar
a pinch of salt
2 beaten egg yolks
2 cups of plain whole milk yogurt
2 tablespoons of vanilla
2 egg whites

Get the milk warm just below boiling point; add sugar, salt and gelatin until all ingredients are dissolved. Start beating the egg yolks until they are frothy. Begin gradually adding the froth into your mixture gradually till the mix thickens. If you're satisfied with the texture set it aside to cool down. Once cool enough add yogurt and vanilla then chill in the refrigerator for about an hour. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks are formed then proceed to gently folding them into your mixture. At this point all you need to do is chum the batch in a standard two quart ice cream freezer then you're done: one simple yet very tasty homemade frozen yogurt recipe.

Now you want to have more energy, be Healthier, look Younger, lose weight, and cleanse your body, right?

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Golden Gate Mothers Group Moms enjoyed complimentary Yogurt Bar organic frozen yogurt with fresh fruit toppings as they browsed for kids clothing at the Jean et Marie After-Mothers Day trunk show on Union St. Yogurt Bar served signature flavors Original Plain, Green Tea and Chocolate, as well as their newest May flavor of the month, Blueberry. GGMG moms also enjoyed free pedicures, wine and cheese and special discounts from Jean et Marie.

Yogurt Bar is the only frozen yogurt company in San Francisco offering organic frozen yogurt as a delicious all natural treat for your catering needs. Have an event or party coming up?
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The Battle Between Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream

It's official that the frozen yogurt craze has taken over America. With any craze, however, there are always going to be the skeptics. So what is it about it that makes it so appealing to today's society? Has America replaced traditional ice cream?

A lot of people have been turning to yogurt shops for their cool desserts because of the go-green mentality that most yogurt shops are purveying. People in America are starting to realize that going green is actually benefiting the environment and look to do business with companies that respect the environment as well. A lot of yogurt companies work to go green with their shops so customers are naturally attracted to getting their fix there.

Fro-Yo, as it is sometimes referred to, cuts the calories down by a great deal also. Even if you were to get a small ice cream from Cold Stone, you would still be putting down over 400 calories just in that one dessert. A small non-fat frozen yogurt is only 100 calories. It appeals to the health-conscious buyer, and it's great to see Americans becoming more and more health conscious.

It also appeals to the dairy-sensitive stomach. Many people who usually feel very sick eating ice cream feel completely fine after downing a frozen yogurt. Although it is still made with dairy products, a lot of the time the amount of dairy to water base ratio is much less than that of ice cream. If dairy products like ice cream make your stomach sick, try to find a venue that has a more icy based selection of fro-yo.

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Frozen Yogurt Birthday Cake

Make your next birthday party unforgettable with this recipe for Yogurt Bar’s Frozen Yogurt Birthday Cake. Enjoy the original taste of Yogurt Bar frozen yogurt coupled with the classics…. Chocolate cake, fudge and whipped topping!

The best part is the birthday is optional. This frozen yogurt cake is great for any party. Substitute sprinkles with strawberries and blueberries to make the perfect patriotic dessert for Memorial Day Weekend BBQs!

Frozen Yogurt Birthday Cake

4 pints Yogurt Bar Original Plain frozen yogurt
1 box chocolate cake mix
16 oz. Mrs. Richardson’s Hot Fudge Topping
16 oz. whipped topping such as Cool Whip
Rainbow sprinkles
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Frozen Yogurt vs Ice Cream

Yogurt Bar is delving into the classic case of the health benefits of ice cream versus frozen yogurt and want to share our conclusions. When considering the health benefits of frozen yogurt versus ice cream most people immediately look at fat and sugar content. It’s true, not all frozen yogurt is fat free and some can be high in sugar content, however there are several healthy frozen yogurts available, such as Yogurt Bar’s organic frozen yogurts that are non-fat and low calorie. But what about the additional health benefits of frozen yogurt? Surely fat and sugar content is not all there is to consider.

One major health benefit of all natural frozen yogurts is the probiotic content. Frozen yogurt that contains live bacterial cultures promotes better digestion.


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Top Five Frozen Drinks to Try This Summer

The sun beats down on your back. You're hot and thirsty. It's summer time - the perfect time for a cool, refreshing, and nutritious frozen drink.

Here are the top five frozen drinks to cool you off and offer nutritious benefits.

#1 Minty Lemonade.

Mint offers many digestive benefits and contains phytonutrients. On top of all that, it's delicious.

Step One: Grab your blender and add ¼ cup of sugar and 10-12 washed mint leaves - blend into a paste.
Step Two: Add the juice from 1 ½ lemons. (About 6 tablespoons)
Step Three: Add 3-4 large ice cubes or about 1/3 cup crushed ice and blend.
Step Four: Add 1 ½ cups of soda or seltzer water to the blender and then pour into glasses full of ice.
Step Five: Sip and enjoy!

#2 Watermelon Cooler

Watermelon is a valuable source of Vitamin C, Potassium, and Lycopene. However with this refreshing drink, the health benefits will be the last thing on your mind.

Step One: Grab a seedless watermelon and cut approximately 2 ½ cups of one inch chunks.
Step Two: Add watermelon, the juice from one lime, and 2 tablespoons of sugar to your blender and puree.
Step Three: Add ½ cup of plain yogurt and 3 large ice cubes to blender and blend.
Step Four: Pour into one large or two medium sized glasses and enjoy!

#3 Nectarine Coconut Milkshake

Close your eyes and take a sip of this delicious shake and you'll imagine yourself on a tropical island.

Step One: Peel and chop 4 medium sized nectarines.
Step Two: Add nectarines and one can of light coconut milk to blender.
Step Three: Add two tablespoons of sugar and the juice from two limes (2 tbsp) to blender
Step Four: Blend until ingredients are mixed.
Step Five: Add 1/3 cup chopped ice or 3-4 large ice cubes and blend. Pour over ice and enjoy!

#4 Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Breakfast is a hectic time and with children home from school it can be even crazier. Here is a great drink you can make for them which will last them until lunch.
Step One: Add 1 cup milk, 2/3 cup orange juice, 2/3 cup pineapple juice and 1/3 cup coconut milk with one banana and three large ice cubes.
Step Two: Blend until all ingredients are smooth and creamy.
Step Three: Pour into glass and enjoy. Note: You can add one or two raw eggs to mixture however be careful when feeding small children raw eggs.

#5 Blueberry Freeze

For those long hot summer days when nothing goes down smoother than a cold cocktail this drink is for you.

Step One: Add 1 oz vodka, 1/4 oz wildberry schnapps, 1 oz cream of coconut, 2 oz blueberries, 1 1/2 oz crushed pineapples, 1 scoop vanilla ice cream and 8 oz crushed ice to blender.
Step Two: Blend until smooth.
Step Three: Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream for an extra special treat.

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How To Make A Black Forest Frozen Yogurt Pie

We’ve been getting creative with Yogurt Bar at home and recently mixed up a tart twist on Black Forest pie. Yogurt Bar’s fro-yo flavor of the month, organic raspberry, is perfectly complemented with a chocolate cookie crust, toasted coconut and just a drizzle of chocolate syrup. And Yogurt Bar’s raspberry frozen yogurt is fat free, so you’ll only feel half the guilt when indulging in this frozen treat. Impress friends and family alike with Black Forest Frozen Yogurt Pie!

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Acai Berry Smoothies

The Ingredients in Acai Smoothies

· Acai fruit powder or juice

· One Banana

· Milk or soy milk

· Vanilla frozen yogurt

· Blender

How to prepare Acai Smoothies

· Pick a standard acai berry juice like mona vie or Bom Dia. In case you pick out a powder, go for Acai Gogo.

· Take 1 cup of acai juice or maybe 1 portion of acai powder and add it to the blender.

· Pour a cup of soy milk in this. This solely depends on your choice & taste. In case you opt for milk, preferable go for the low fat or the non fat milk.

· Slice the full banana into the mix. This would add a sweet flavor and give the drink a creamy texture. Banana is packed with potassium that strengthens your bones and increases the energy levels.

· Now add 1/2 a cup of vanilla flavored frozen yogurt. This also be substituted for low fat frozen yogurt.

· Blend it for around 20 to 30 seconds.

· Pour this into a glass and enjoy the smoothie.

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Best Frozen Yogurt
Ever since SoCal’s Pinkberry swept onto the scene, frozen yogurt has been all the rage. San Franciscans love the version at Yogurt Bar. It’s tart and perfect in every way—add a few toppings, and you have yourself an ideal afternoon snack. 2760 Octavia St., S.F., 415-441-2585,
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Best Cupcake
Kara’s Cupcakes are sweet in both taste and appearance, without being kitschy. Each dainty little parcel is made daily from scratch using local, organic ingredients. 3249 Scott St., S.F., 415-563-2253; 900 North Point St., S.F., 415-351-2253, karascupcakes.com

Best Candy Shop
See’s Candies started in L.A., but in 1972, the company astutely moved its headquarters to South S.F., where the old-fashioned black-and-white candy store is truly appreciated. sees.com

Best Cup of Coffee
Despite its franchise status, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, which opened its first store in Berkeley in 1966, is still a favorite among Bay Area coffee aficionados who haven’t forgotten where their consistently good cup of joe comes from. Thank you, Mr. Peet, for making addicts out of all of us. peets.com



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Components of Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt has a distinct, tangy flavor from that of ice cream. While both ice cream and frozen yogurt are dairy products, the later of the two has a unique flavor because of the cultures that yogurt contains.

Frozen yogurt and ice cream are made in much the same way with many of the same ingredients. The main difference, besides the yogurt culture added to frozen yogurt, is the fact that it needs water and air. Added to the mix, air creates volume. Water is added to help the yogurt achieve a partially solid state. Frozen yogurt is never completely frozen; rather it simply contains ice crystals.

Again, like ice cream, the biggest component to frozen yogurt is milk. The difference between the two lies in the amount of Milk fat. Milk fat lends a rich taste to the two and is where the "creamy" texture comes in to play. In frozen yogurt, milk solids not the fat make up a good portion of it.

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Frozen Yogurt Recipes - Top 10 Best Smoothie Recipes

There are two good reasons to make a healthy recipe smoothie: 1) They taste great; and 2) They are filled with lots of fruit that have health benefits for your body. Here’s a sample of popular smoothie recipes that can be a positive addition to your daily diet.
Orange Julius Smoothie – This is a delicious drink made with orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract. The Orange Julius franchise is responsible for creating this popular smoothie, and if you can find an Orange Julius location in your town, you’ll be in for a real treat.
Strawberry Orange Smoothie – Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, orange juice and honey. A wonderful sunkissed drink to help you wake up in the mornings.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie – Made with a ripe banana, chocolate syrup and milk. A healthier way to get your chocolate fix!

Classic Blueberry Smoothie – Made with fresh or frozen blueberries, frozen juice and yogurt. Blueberries have lots of antioxidants, so you can enjoy this knowing you’re helping your body stay strong and healthy.
Tropical Five Fruit Smoothie – Made with banana, kiwi, mango, papaya and orange juice. Escape to the tropics with this exotic blend of flavors. Mangoes are packed with vitamins. A great energy recipe smoothie.

Creamsicle Smoothie – Made with fresh cantaloupe melon, orange juice, vanilla extract and honey. This yummy drink will remind you of the ice cream version you enjoyed on lazy summer days as a child.
Berry Brainstorm Smoothie – Made with frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, juice and yogurt. The official drink of superheroes and people who need extra brain power to accomplish amazing tasks. A great frozen fruit smoothie recipe.
Pina Colada Smoothie – Made with pineapple, banana, coconut and milk. A tasty slimmed-down version of the popular alcoholic drink. The real pina colada has 644 calories—ouch!

Cherry Vanilla Smoothie – Made with frozen cherries, raspberries, vanilla yogurt and milk. If you love cherries drenched in creamy vanilla, this is your smoothie.
Creamy Coffee Smoothie – Made with instant coffee, sugar and heavy cream. Okay, maybe it’s a little heavy on the calorie side, but this is a great way to add variety to your daily java routine.
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San Francisco Frozen Yogurt

Yogurt Bar is more than just delicious organic frozen yogurt, it’s a way of life here in San Francisco. We know that San Franciscans take the time to seek out food that is not only organic but locally produced and sustainable. Yogurt Bar was born from this same spirit and we’re proud to be one of the few and perhaps only, to offer organic frozen yogurt in San Francisco.

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