Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Sheep's Milk (Ginger) Yogurt Review

It's been quite a while since I posted reviews. Call it the winter blues or call it a bit of a burn-out. Either way - I'm back!!! There's a new grocery store that opened up not too far from me, Adams Fairacre Farms, so I decided to go check it out and I found quite a few interesting products that were screaming at me to review them. In particular, this Sheep's Milk Yogurt by Old Chatham Sheepherding Company stood out because I hadn't had yogurt made from sheep's milk before. Plus, Old Chatham is just about 70 miles north of me in upstate NY, and I love supporting local farmers & their products.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 6 ounces
Calories: 150
Total Fat: 9 grams, 14%
Saturated Fat: 4 grams, 20%
Sodium: 63 mg, 3%
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 0%
Sugars: 12 grams
Protein: 8 grams

I was hoping to have good things to say about the Ginger flavor of the Sheep's Milk Yogurt - and I do! The consistency is very similar to Greek yogurt - thick, rich & creamy. The taste is quite tart, and it's not very sweet - this might be an acquired taste to some. The yogurt is studded with ginger crystals throughout, and you really have to mix it well because these crystals bring a little pop of sweetness, and added texture & that burst of ginger flavor. Don't worry, there's not much of that characteristic tangy, spicy ginger flavor - it's more of an essence. All in all, I really liked this yogurt (which is also gluten-free). I felt full afterwards & it's just substantial, all natural goodness. My only hesitation with this comes from the high saturated fat (although sheep's milk is higher in medium chain fatty acids than cow's milk).

Each 6 ounce serving of Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Sheep's Milk (Ginger) Yogurt provides 150 calories, 9 grams of total fat (14% of the daily value), 4 grams of which is saturated fat (20% of the DV), 27 mg cholesterol (9% of the DV), 12 grams of sugars, no fiber & 8 grams of protein.

Despite the high saturated fat, I would buy Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Sheep's Milk (Ginger) Yogurt again in a heartbeat! It makes a fantastic, filling pick me up during the day - and let's not overlook the 8 grams of protein! Their farm is organically managed (you will have to ask them what exactly that means), and this yogurt is all natural - the ingredients are simply, pasteurized sheep's milk, crystallized ginger, L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus, L. acidophilus, Bifidus (probiotic cultures).

I purchased a 6 ounce container for $2.69 - much more expensive than other yogurts - oh how I wish it were a little cheaper! But I'll still buy this again. I love finding a delicious, dairy free (and gluten free) yogurt that is filling and not too sweet.

Have you tried this one yet? I also spotted a goat's milk yogurt that I'm anxious to try out.

{Website: Old Chatham Sheepherding Company}

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Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Sheep's Milk (Ginger) Yogurt Review

It's been quite a while since I posted reviews. Call it the winter blues or call it a bit of a burn-out. Either way - I'm back!!! There's a new grocery store that opened up not too far from me, Adams Fairacre Farms, so I decided to go check it out and I found quite a few interesting products that were screaming at me to review them. In particular, this Sheep's Milk Yogurt by Old Chatham Sheepherding Company stood out because I hadn't had yogurt made from sheep's milk before. Plus, Old Chatham is just about 70 miles north of me in upstate NY, and I love supporting local farmers & their products.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 6 ounces
Calories: 150
Total Fat: 9 grams, 14%
Saturated Fat: 4 grams, 20%
Sodium: 63 mg, 3%
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 0%
Sugars: 12 grams
Protein: 8 grams

I was hoping to have good things to say about the Ginger flavor of the Sheep's Milk Yogurt - and I do! The consistency is very similar to Greek yogurt - thick, rich & creamy. The taste is quite tart, and it's not very sweet - this might be an acquired taste to some. The yogurt is studded with ginger crystals throughout, and you really have to mix it well because these crystals bring a little pop of sweetness, and added texture & that burst of ginger flavor. Don't worry, there's not much of that characteristic tangy, spicy ginger flavor - it's more of an essence. All in all, I really liked this yogurt (which is also gluten-free). I felt full afterwards & it's just substantial, all natural goodness. My only hesitation with this comes from the high saturated fat (although sheep's milk is higher in medium chain fatty acids than cow's milk).

Each 6 ounce serving of Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Sheep's Milk (Ginger) Yogurt provides 150 calories, 9 grams of total fat (14% of the daily value), 4 grams of which is saturated fat (20% of the DV), 27 mg cholesterol (9% of the DV), 12 grams of sugars, no fiber & 8 grams of protein.

Despite the high saturated fat, I would buy Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Sheep's Milk (Ginger) Yogurt again in a heartbeat! It makes a fantastic, filling pick me up during the day - and let's not overlook the 8 grams of protein! Their farm is organically managed (you will have to ask them what exactly that means), and this yogurt is all natural - the ingredients are simply, pasteurized sheep's milk, crystallized ginger, L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus, L. acidophilus, Bifidus (probiotic cultures).

I purchased a 6 ounce container for $2.69 - much more expensive than other yogurts - oh how I wish it were a little cheaper! But I'll still buy this again. I love finding a delicious, dairy free (and gluten free) yogurt that is filling and not too sweet.

Have you tried this one yet? I also spotted a goat's milk yogurt that I'm anxious to try out.

{Website: Old Chatham Sheepherding Company}

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Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company Hand Crafted Lemonade Review

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company sent me a few of their products to try out, and after really enjoying the Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice (Review), I picked out the Lemonade to try next.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 8 ounces
Calories: 5
Total Fat: 0%
Saturated Fat: 0%
Sodium: 15 mg, 1%
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 0%
Sugars: 0 grams
Protein: 0 grams

Each cup of Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company Hand Crafted Lemonade contains 20% lemon juice - which makes it TART! But I like it. I love tart lemonade that makes you smack your lips and go whoa! And it's not the "citric acid" added kind of tart, but real honest-to-goodness lemonade made with real lemon juice.

A 1 cup serving provides130 calories and 33 grams of sugars, and the ingredients are water, lemon juice and sugar.

I was sent samples to consider for review, but it's available at $3.99 for a 32 ounce bottle at my local grocery store. I'm a fan of the taste and simple ingredients list, but the amount of sugars means this can't be an every day drink for me - but really water is the only thing I drink everyday. I would buy this only on occasion when I'm in the mood for lemonade. Otherwise, to be honest, many of my drinks are sweetened with Splenda.

Do you go for drink with an all natural ingredients list, sugars and all, or do you cut out sugars by using some sweeteners like Splenda?

{Website: Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company}

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Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice (Gourmet Pasteurized) Review

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company sells "fresh squeezed juice", where the fruit is picked, squeezed and shipped to you the day you order it. Love that concept. And they also have a "Gourmet pasteurized" juice, which, they say, is the same as fresh squeezed but with a minimal pasteurization time and temperature, with the resulting shelf life not being more than 26 days.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 8 ounces
Calories: 100
Total Fat: 0%
Saturated Fat: 0%
Sodium: 0%
Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Fiber: 0%
Sugars: 22 grams
Protein: 1 gram

I had the opportunity to sample their 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice, which is gourmet pasteurized. It's delicious being both tart and sweet at the same time - or as they say, "a perfect blend of pink grapefruit, grown by world renowned Indian River citrus growers, famous for its sweet robust flavor."

Each 1 cup serving of Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice provides 100 calories from 22 grams of sugars. The ingredients are simply 100% Florida grapefruit.

I was sent samples to consider for review, but it's available at $3.99 for a 32 ounce bottle at my local grocery store. While I don't drink juices everyday because of all the sugars, you can bet that when I get a feeling for grapefruit juice, it will be Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company 100% Florida Grapefruit Juice ... or Simply Grapefruit Juice (Review), which also has no added sugars.

{Website: Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company}

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