The Ciro

We used to laugh at him.

"Oh that silly Mexican. He's not using a utensil again".

And now I have to admit, he was on to something...



One night after a quick run to my favorite yogurt shop, I started driving home and realized that my craving was stronger than I thought. I just had to get in to that froyo pronto. What was a girl to do without two free hands and a spoon? The Ciro, that's what. So I brought the cup up to my lips and began to lick away. Amazing! It brought a whole new experience to froyo consuming. A nostalgic experience reminiscent of ice cream cones from childhood summers. Even a more intimate experience of straight froyo to tongue action. So now I bow down to Ciro and apologize for the past teasing. You were right. Sometimes you just need to ditch the middleman.

Dusting: The Broke Dieter's Topping Style

Dust*ing (verb): to lightly cover one's frozen yogurt or other cold dessert with toppings that have been crushed or ground into a powder


For those trying to save some money or those who are trying to save some calories, dusting is the way to go. Toppings can be bulky and heavy, adding extra ounces to the scale and subtracting more cash from your wallet (trust me, it can add up). Not to mention, toppings are where an otherwise healthy treat (yes, froyo can be part of a healthy diet) can transform into a not so smart choice. Dusting is the perfect light weight way to get a cheaper, healthier dessert. And let's face it, skipping the action of piling on toppings during a froyo run can sometimes result in an unfulfilling experience.


Favorite Dusting Combination

Name: Blow

Half Boysenberry froyo dusted with graham cracker powder and half Cookies 'n Cream froyo dusted with oreo cookie powder.

Sweet and Salty: Best of Both Worlds*

Name: The Big Lebowski

Peanut Butter froyo and mini pretzels.



That's right folks, salty pretzels. I've always passed by these twisty toppings completely convinced that only weirdos would ruin their delicious desserts with them. But the other night I happen to have a little baggie of pretzels and dark chocolate covered raisins that I had thrown together as a snack for work. The leftovers were in my purse near my computer. As I sat down to watch an episode of Battlestar and delve into my froyo, I saw it and immediately went to pour some raisins on top of my cup. A few pretzels fell in too and before I knew it, my taste buds were going crazy. What was this beautiful harmony of flavors and textures? I never thought I would be crumbling little bits of salty carbs on my precious froyo, but people change, tastes change and opinions change. Welcome to the new era.



*Post dedicated to Chelsea.