When I voted in Tuesday's primary, I felt like I did my part for democracy, rather than what we've had for the past two presidential administrations, which is democrazy. While I believe that Sen. Clinton's health plan is superior to Sen. Obama's, I also think that Clinton is a candidate I don't entirely trust. Of course, she's far better than any of the Republican candidates and I will do everything I can to make sure she is our next president if she is the Democratic nominee, but today I cast my vote for Obama. I think he would make a fine president.
However, if in November, we do somehow wind up with another four years of Republican theocracy (theocrazy?) and fiscal corruption, I am moving to an island in Greece. Why an island in Greece? I wish I could say it is because I want to return the roots of Western civilization or something profound like that, but the truth is that I am obsessed with Greek yogurt. Until my friend Mara introduced me to it in early December, I had no idea that yogurt could be so thick and rich. Not to harp on my pudding obsession, but seriously, Greek yogurt is like yogurt pudding. To live among a people who produce such amazing yogurt would be an honor.
Also, I really love feta cheese. This actually makes a lot of sense because I am a Capricorn (aka The Goat), and as the nutty talk show host Mike said to me this summer, "Beavers suckle beavers; sheep suckle sheep. Why should babies drink formula?" Of course, that sentence just me laugh at the time, but now I see its truth: as a human goat, I obviously prefer items made from goat milk. (There's an extremely icky path we can also go down here about making cheese from human milk, but let's not.)
Not understanding Greek is going to be a large obstacle for me, but really, when learning any foreign language, it's all Greek to me. (yuk yuk.) I'll fit right in amongst the furry goats and hairy people anyway. While my dream of living on a goat farm in Greece is tempting, if not extremely smelly, I really do hope that it does not come to fruition. Let's go Obama! It's time for change in the US.
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You Greek Goats are all alike.
ReplyDeleteThat is the best reason for transplanting oneself that I ever heard.
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the Greek yogurt. It's divine...but ridiculously expensive.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, I caucused for Obama myself and I agree with your assessment of both candidates.
You forgot to mention that Greek men are pretty damn good looking. On average.
ReplyDeleteBeing a cheapskate, I feel like I should point out that you can make Greek yogurt at home fairly easily. The Fage stuff in the store is good, but yes, insanely expensive.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I grew up on a Greek goat farm. Just, you know, for the record and all.
And I agree on your assessment of Clinton. I think that among other things she's going to start lots of little wars, just like her husband did.
p.s. I loathe captchas. So I apologize if this comment shows up multiple times, because the captcha thing kept refreshing and making me enter it again.
Trader Joe's has some pretty tasty Greek yogurt. I also agree with you on Clinton.
ReplyDeleteeuxaristo!
ReplyDelete(okay, i don't know what i'm thanking you for)
i can say thank you & order a coke in greece. not much else, though. i lived there for a summer course between undergrad and grad school.
I love any thick yogurt, and you can drain it yourself at home. (The Lebanese yogurt, labneh, is my favorite.)
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, I could have said your first paragraph myself. I agree 100%.
You are so deluded. Not about Obama - about Goats! The best cheese is SHEEP cheese, not goat. Try it. You'll thank me.
ReplyDeleteAh, but I do love sheep cheese. I just decided a goat farm would likely lead to more yogurt production. I don't know why. Let's say logic doesn't play a big part in this plan and leave it at that.
ReplyDeleteAlso, for those of you who tempted me (and my wallet) with the concept of making my own yogurt, I want to say one thing before I ask you how: I can barely manage to make scrambled eggs. If you think I can handle the yogurt making, then please let me know how. Otherwise, my kitchen begs you not to say another word.
I go out of my to Trader Joe's for greek yogurt. My lands, is it yummy.
ReplyDeleteNow interested in sheep cheese...
i agree with you on all points, cheese, yogurt, presidential candidates. while i hope we don't end up w/ another republican, i will gladly you visit you in a greek island. and if florida had not lost all their democratic delegates for the primaries, i would have voted for obama...
ReplyDeleteGet one of these:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Cuisipro-Donvier-Electronic-Yogurt-Maker/dp/B0000DE4TY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1202579004&sr=8-3
It's the model I use. It comes with excellent directions. Then use a Fage (or equivalent Greek yoghurt) as your starter culture.
Presto! Yogurt!
If you want it even thicker, like labneh (mmmmm) you can line a colander with muslin, pour the yoghurt into it, and cover the top with another sheet of muslin. Or a plate. Whatever. Stick the colander in the fridge over a big bowl or something to catch the whey, and 12-24 hours later, enjoy rich delicious thickened yoghurt.
Er, well, ok, apparently my link was cut off. It's a Cuisipro Donvier Electronic Yoghurt Maker.
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