Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Maple Yogurt, $2.19 at Whole Foods
This one is really thick and fatty. You can practically spread it. It's kind of like eating that strained Greek yogurt, or a tub of sour cream. No thickeners, just pasteurized sheep's milk, 4 cultures, and maple syrup. Even with the maple syrup, there isn't much by way of sweetness in this guy. It tastes like it would be a dream in savory dishes -- maybe marinating some chicken, or served with mint and cucumber with lamb for a thoroughly trayf dish. One small cup provides 25% of your daily sat fat intake. Not that you care. Price is a bit steep, but it's locally made in the Hudson Valley. RATING: 9 out of 10 for savory dishes, 7 out of 10 for eating plain/sweet.
I think you've sold me on this. even though it is incredibly expensive. If I buy it soon my fridge will represent 3 animals four ways.
It's definitely worth trying. I really like sheep's milk cheeses and don't find the sheep milk taste particularly strong or odd.
Have you ever had yak butter? The Tibetans I used to work with used to talk about yak butter tea. I always wondered what that tasted like.
I'll have to turn a friend of mine onto this - she adores thick, hearty yogurts. I'm assuming they have a variety without the Maple flavor.