Yogurtland Love Follow Your Heart, New Flavor: Pairings & Sharings Strawberry Basil Lemonade Sorbet

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s LOVE Follow Your Heart promotion launches a new flavor today, Pairings & Sharings Strawberry Basil Lemonade Sorbet. It’s the last of the new LOVE Follow Your Heart flavors and the only new sorbet flavor. Since there were no new tart flavors (sad face), the lemonade is the only hope I had for some tangy tartness.

Strawberries and basil go well together, so this flavor sounded promising. I’ve had fresh strawberry basil lemonade and it’s delicious. The flavor is described as “created by combining two varieties of strawberries, basil, and just a hint of tangy lemon. We used real basil in this flavor to give it a fun twist!” It’s good for a sorbet because I really like fresh basil and you can taste the basil and the strawberry. I was expecting a stronger lemon flavor (this was before I read Yogurtland’s hint of lemon description). The flavor is sweet and just a little tangy. Recommended toppings: strawberries, condensed milk, popping boba

Flavors are available while supplies last.

I noticed that Yogurtland didn’t have a Flavor Quest promotion this year (it usually runs from March – May). Sad face again. It was my favorite promotion that didn’t involve fancy new character froyo spoons. Speaking of collectible froyo spoons, Yogurtland and Menchie’s haven’t come out with a new design yet in 2017. Why?

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Last Stop of Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest, Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet (New Zealand)

Fro-yo girl here. The last of this year's new Yogurtland Flavor Quest flavors was released today, Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet, inspired by the flavors of New Zealand. It’s the only sorbet featured in this year’s Flavor Quest.

The flavor card description says, “Grab a spoon and your sunnies to experience the New Zealand Kiwi life with this flavor-packed sorbet. We blended real raspberries and kiwifruit to create a naturally sweet and crisp combination from down under.”

* Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet: Both kiwifruit and raspberries are naturally tart and that’s why I like them. This sorbet isn’t tart though; it’s quite sweet. The two fruit flavors taste muted…especially the kiwi. It tastes like a sweet berry sorbet.

Suggested toppings: Keep it light with popping boba and fresh fruit

Kiwi raspberry sorbet should be available for two weeks or while supplies last. Remember to keep collecting stamps in your passport for your Yogurtland visits. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Join Real Rewards to participate.

The next big Yogurtland promotion will start this July and it has something to do with Nintendo.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Continues with Peanut Butter Parfait NSA

Fro-yo girl here. Attention peanut butter lovers, the latest Yogurtland Flavor Quest flavor arriving in stores today is Peanut Butter Parfait NSA. I know several people that have been looking forward to this new flavor. I like peanut butter frozen yogurt as well, so my hopes were high even though it’s a No Sugar Added flavor. I usually avoid NSA flavors and sorbets.

The Peanut Butter Parfait flavor is part of the Yogurtland Fourth Annual Flavor Quest. The flavor was inspired by the flavors of the US. The flavor card description says, “Enjoy a taste of true Southern comfort food without the guilt. Adding rich vanilla to real peanut butter, it all combines for a delicious spoonful of flavor.” It’s lowfat and gluten free.

* Peanut Butter Parfait NSA: I tasted the vanilla and the peanut butter. The peanut butter flavor was muted by the vanilla flavor. It tasted like their French Vanilla NSA flavor combined with the peanut butter flavor. The texture was smooth but not quite as creamy. It tasted as sweet as their regular, non-NSA flavors but it had a slightly bitter aftertaste that I haven’t noticed in the regular flavor.

Suggested toppings: Shortbread fingers, whipped cream, peanuts, peanut butter sauce

I really like the regular Yogurtland Peanut Butter flavor. The peanut butter flavor is noticeable but it doesn’t completely overwhelm the flavor of the yogurt. Peanut Butter Parfait isn’t as good as Peanut Butter.

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last. Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

Next up: Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet (New Zealand) on May 19

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Introduces Horchata Froyo on Cinco de Mayo

Fro-yo girl here. Happy Cinco de Mayo, froyo fans! I remember celebrating last Cinco de Mayo (2015) with Pinkberry’s new Cinnamon Churro froyo.

This year Yogurtland has timed the release of its newest Flavor Quest flavor with Cinco de Mayo. It’s Horchata frozen yogurt and it’s made with real cinnamon and almonds. Yogurtland describes Horchata froyo as: “Meet Mexico’s most adored traditional beverage. With real cinnamon and almonds, this creamy treat is an authentic spoonful of the deliciously sweet Mexican rice drink.”

The non-fat Horchata flavor is creamy and smooth and it does seem quite sweet. The cinnamon flavor is noticeable but not overpowering. The dairy flavor is the strongest flavor component and there’s even a cream like finish that’s indulgent and yummy. The almonds tasted like coconut for some reason. The flavor was nice but didn’t have the strong rice-cinnamon flavor that I expected. Maybe it’s because of the almonds? Horchata is usually made with rice and no almonds.

Suggested toppings: Shortbread fingers, whipped cream, almonds

There was a new topping today: Mini shortbread cookies. These cookies are extra crunchy and didn’t become soggy despite being in contact with frozen yogurt. Yum.

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last. Dulce de Leche Cookies didn’t last long at my Yogurtland.

Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

Next up: Peanut butter parfait NSA (USA) on May 12

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Continues with New Dulce De Leche Cookies Froyo

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fourth Annual Flavor Quest continues with a trip to Argentina and a new froyo flavor, Dulce De Leche Cookies. In Argentina, dulce de leche cookies are called alfajores. They’re sandwich cookies with crispy melt in your mouth butter shortbread cookies and creamy milk caramel made out of slowly heated, caramelized sweetened condensed milk.

Yogurtland’s cookie flavors are usually winners because they’re made with real cookie bits. If you like the cookie, you should like the froyo version.

Yogurtland describes Dulce De Leche Cookies froyo as: “It’s hard to go wrong when you sandwich dulce de leche between two shortbread cookies. That’s why we took real dulce de leche and real cookies to create a creamy South American flavor that’s absolutely irresistible.” Dulce de leche cookies froyo is lowfat with live and active cultures.

I found the flavor to be extra creamy, smooth and rich. It doesn’t taste like your usual caramel. It has more of a caramelized sugar flavor. I didn’t notice the shortbread cookies but they’re in there. The flavor is pretty sweet but it’s so good that the sugar didn’t bother me.

Suggested toppings: Almonds, walnuts, bananas, coconut, condensed milk

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last.

Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate (extra perk: you get 3 free ounces just for signing up).

Next up: Horchata (Mexico): May 5 (which also happens to be Cinco De Mayo)

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Continues with Fig & Honey Gelato (Middle East)

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fourth Annual Flavor Quest brings you a brand new flavor, Fig & Honey Gelato, inspired by the flavors of the Middle East.

I’m not a fan of figs or gelato, so I wasn’t too excited but I do like honey, so I was hopeful. Remember the Yogurtland Honeycomb Tart flavor? I was a fan. Plus Yogurtland gelato is not like other gelato because it has live and active cultures (big yay).

Yogurtland describes Fig & Honey gelato as: “To create this sweet combination, we visited the source of where figs originated – the Middle East! Known for their antioxidants, we combined real figs and a touch of honey to create a rich and sophisticated gelato.”

The fig and honey gelato smells like figs but the first flavor to hit me was the honey. The honey is definitely noticeable and it’s delicious. The fig flavor isn’t too strong but it lingers. The texture seemed denser and richer than their frozen yogurt.

Suggested toppings: Honey, almonds, galette cookies. I like something crunchy and nutty with honey. Baklava would be a perfect topping if they had it.

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last.

Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

Next up: Dulce De Leche Cookies (Argentina): April 28

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Continues with Apple Strudel with Caramel (Austria)

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fourth Annual Flavor Quest brings you a new frozen yogurt flavor: Apple Strudel with Caramel. The new flavor was inspired by the flavors of Austria. I’ve never seen Apple Strudel froyo offered anywhere else though I’ve seen apple pie froyo, which is probably similar. Red Mango introduced Cinnamon Apple Pie froyo in 2012. Dannon Yo Cream has an apple pie froyo flavor and Honey Hill Farms has a spiced apple pie froyo flavor.

Apple Strudel with Caramel froyo is described by Yogurtland as: “A new take on the classic Austrian dessert of apples and cinnamon baked inside flaky pastry dough. With real caramel blended in and notes of real cinnamon, this delectable treat will become the apple of your eye.”

Apple Strudel with Caramel froyo is lowfat. It’s creamy and rich. I mainly tasted apples and caramel; the cinnamon note must have been overpowered by the sweet caramel. There is something about it that makes it different from caramel apple – the pastry note which for some reason had a bitter quality to it. The aftertaste wasn’t good.

Suggested toppings: Almonds, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, whipped cream

There was also a new topping available, Venetian chocolate truffle. It’s a good size, dense truffle that’s creamy and very chocolatey. The exterior is dusted with cocoa powder.

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last.

Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

Next up: Fig & Honey Gelato (Middle East): April 21

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Continues with Coconut Mango Tart (Thailand)

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest continues with a returning froyo flavor: Coconut Mango Tart, inspired by the flavors of Thailand. It was first introduced during the 2nd Flavor Quest in 2014. Flavor Quest flavors are usually new, so it’s interesting that they brought back a flavor from a previous Flavor Quest. Since it’s been two years since I last had Coconut Mango Tart, I gave it another try.

* Coconut Mango Tart (Thailand) is described by Yogurtland as “Taste a true tropical treat from Thailand and one of their most beloved culinary combos. We paired two of the best mango varieties in the world and blended it with coconut water for a light tart flavor that refreshes your tastebuds.” The sweet mango flavor dominates but you can taste the coconut too. I like how the coconut isn’t overpowering. It’s really about the sweetness of mangos. For a tart flavor, it’s not that tart. Coconut mango tart tastes similar to Yogurtland’s mango froyo flavor.

Suggested toppings: Coconut, mango, popping boba, salted caramel sauce, lychee

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last.

Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

Sadly, some locations have run out of the French galette cookies. If you see them, get them. The next limited time only Flavor Quest topping will be chocolate truffles.

Next up: Apple Strudel with Caramel (Austria): April 14

P.S. It's raining today. Check your local Yogurtland to see if it has a rainy day special. Yogurtland Pasadena has a buy one, get one free double Real Rewards points on rainy days.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Continues with English Toffee froyo (England)

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest continues with a new froyo flavor: English toffee, inspired by the flavors of England. It arrives today (sometimes flavors arrive early though).

English Toffee froyo is described by Yogurtland as: “Take a trip back to 18th century England with the traditional toffee treat that has become a global favorite. Blended with real butter toffee sauce, this rich, gourmet sweetness will bring out your British accent.”

I really enjoyed this flavor because it did taste like buttery toffee but it wasn’t cloying sweet and the toffee flavor wasn’t overpowering. It was smooth, light and creamy in texture. The French galette cookies are the perfect complement because they’re also buttery and sweet.

Suggested toppings: French galette, toffee bits, salted caramel sauce, almonds

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last.

Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

Next up: Coconut Mango Tart (Thailand): April 7

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Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest is Back with New Flavors & Toppings

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s beloved Flavor Quest promotion is back. The Fourth Annual Flavor Quest kicked off today; it will run till June 1st. This year’s Flavor Quest features nine froyo flavors and three toppings inspired by different culinary destinations across the globe.

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last.

The first flavor to be introduced is Chocolate Java Cake, inspired by Indonesia. Chocolate java cake is described as: “we took rich chocolate and added subtle notes of coffee to create this Indonesian inspired perfection.” When I tried it at the Yogurtland in Azusa, the texture was icy. I tried it again at Yogurtland in Pasadena where the texture was thick, smooth and creamy. The chocolate flavor is stronger, consistent with the description, but I like the coffee addition – wish it tasted more like coffee. I like coffee froyo better than chocolate froyo though.

Suggested toppings: French galette, brownies, Magic Shell, almonds

What I really liked was their new topping, French galette cookies by St. Michel. These thick, butter, crispy cookies are imported from France. They have a caramelized sugar flavor and a hint of sea salt. Each cookie is big too.

Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

The Flavor Quest schedule:

• Chocolate Java Cake (Indonesia): March 24
• English Toffee (England): March 31
• Coconut Mango Tart (Thailand): April 7
• Apple Strudel with Caramel (Austria): April 14
• Fig & Honey Gelato (Middle East): April 21
• Dulce De Leche Cookies (Argentina): April 28
• Horchata (Mexico): May 5
• Peanut Butter Parfait NSA (USA): May 12
• Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet (New Zealand): May 19

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.


Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland Flavor Quest New Flavors: Peanut Nougat with Almond Butter & Honey Gelato, Pineapple Sorbet

Fro-yo girl here. Round two of Yogurtland’s Third Annual Flavor Quest brought two new flavors starting March 16. One of the flavors is the world’s first cultured gelato. It’s made with whole milk. 

The two new flavors are:

• Denmark’s Peanut Nougat with Almond Butter and Honey Gelato – “This flavor completes the creamy treat tripod with its Danish-inspired gelato packed with flavors that will have you calling this your new favorite.” It’s very creamy, thick and dense. The flavor is interesting…it tastes like peanut nougat candy. The peanut flavor is noticeable but not strong/overpowering. I didn’t notice any yogurt like tang even though it has live and active cultures. 
• Recommended toppings: Peanuts, almonds, Nilla Wafers, Nutter Butters
• Brazil’s Pineapple Sorbet – “Inspired by the tropics of Brazil, this sorbet presents pineapple in all its sweet pucker-punching delight and puts it right into a cup.” I didn’t sense any pucker – this sorbet was sweeter than I expected since pineapple usually is tangy. 
• Recommended toppings: Pineapple, raspberries, kiwi, popping boba, mochi

Real Reward members, remember to collect Sweet Spot visits. Five Sweet Spots equals 5 free ounces and 10 Sweet Spots entitles you to 10 free ounces.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland's Flavor Quest is Back with More Flavors Inspired by the World

Fro-yo girl here. Get your froyo spoons ready for Yogurtland’s Third Annual Flavor Quest, which starts today. The Flavor Quest will bring 10 new flavors from 10 countries from March 2 to May 10. The Quest kicked off with four new flavors:

* Banana Pudding (US): I hate bananas but this flavor was pleasant for a banana flavor because of the addition of the vanilla notes that muted the banana

* Churro (Mexico): Sweet, creamy burst of cinnamon

* Cinnamon Coconut (Thailand): An unusual combination that works – it tastes more like coconut than cinnamon, the balance of cinnamon and coconut with the creamy yogurt works well

* Alphonso Mango Tart (India): Sweet like the mango fruit with a mild tartness

Real Reward members, each visit gets you closer to free froyo. Collect a sweet spot icon for every visit (max one icon per day) and earn 5 free ounces with 5 visits and 10 free ounces with 10 visits.

I didn’t spot any new toppings but heard that macarons would be offered with the froyo flavor inspired by France (starting March 30).

Also, the spoons are new – they have Yogurtland facts on the back now. For full Flavor Quest details, read the official press release below.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Yogurtland’s Third Annual Flavor Quest Brings Culinary Highlights of the World to the Land of Frozen Yogurt

– Yogurtland Introduces First Cultured Gelato –

(IRVINE, CA) March 2, 2015 — Yogurtland’s big international flavor mixer, serving up sensational new flavors inspired by destinations from all around the world, arrives once again when Yogurtland’s third annual Flavor Quest begins March 2.

From March 2 to May 10, Yogurtland locations will take its valued frozen yogurt lovers on a global experience like no other. This culinary journey will introduce 10 completely new flavors, in honor of 10 countries around the world, adding them to its already impressive list of delicious tarts and tongue-tantalizing blends of frozen yogurt. One of these flavors, Peanut Nougat with Almond Butter and Honey, is the company’s first cultured gelato offering. This rich and delicious cultured gelato flavor is made with whole milk for a creamier, more indulgent taste.

And if that’s not enough, Yogurtland’s Real Rewards members will have the opportunity to enjoy their smooth treats for free.

Yogurtland’s Real Rewards members land first class every time they visit one of the deliciously vibrant locations. With each visit using the Real Rewards mobile app or by swiping their rewards card, members earn one Sweet Spot icon per visit. When five Sweet Spots are accumulated, five free ounces of yogurt are automatically rewarded. For intense cravings, ten Sweet Spots supplies 10 ounces of deliciousness.

Each must-try flavor will only be available for two to four weeks at a time before making way for the next honorary flavor. With all flavors mastered and finely tuned by Yogurtland’s very own chief flavorologist, Scott Shoemaker, the flavors being introduced into the spotlight for the first time ever are:

• Churro – Churros, one of Mexican culture’s most iconic cinnamon infused, sugar coated hot pastries has finally found it’s way into yogurt form, and it’s about time.
• Alphonso Mango Tart – Inspired by the lovely culture of India, this tropical-style tart is sure to transform any average dessertist into a bragging frozen yogurt nut.
• Cinnamon Coconut – Playing tribute to the magnificence of Thailand, this perfectly spiced coconut recipe humbles any and all toppings.
• Banana Pudding – Comfort food is an essential part of American culture, and this smooth and tasty recipe will play as a reminder of all things red, white and blue.
• Peanut Nougat with Almond Butter and Honey Gelato – This flavor completes the creamy treat tripod with its Danish-inspired gelato packed with flavors that will have you calling this your new favorite.
• Pineapple Sorbet – Inspired by the tropics of Brazil, this sorbet presents pineapple in all its sweet pucker-punching delight and puts it right into a cup.
• Salted Dark Chocolate – In honor of the one of the finest culinary locations on the planet, France, Yogurtland’s flavorologists balanced perfect salt tones to complement the sweet melodies of dark cocoa.
• Pom Berry Lemon Tart – What better way of admiring Egypt than flattering yogurt by incorporating the savory fruits that grow in this beautiful country.
• Espresso Float – When one thinks of exquisite coffee, the bold, crafty and profound coffee of Italy comes to mind. This robust flavor is the center of this No Sugar Added (NSA) flavor.
• Blood Orange Ice – In Spain, respect is found in honesty, and honestly this citrusy flavored frozen yogurt is flat out amazing.

Yogurtland’s continual search to find the world’s best flavors and honest ingredients has taken the company’s team of flavorologists to the far corners of the world. The search is the travel and taste adventure that inspires Flavor Quest and the growing selection of Yogurtland’s proprietary recipes for the company’s more than 100 different and customized flavors. Whether traditional or exotic, each flavor uses real ingredients sourced from their original locations. By controlling the entire frozen yogurt making process, Yogurtland has raised the standards for flavors and quality to new heights and much to the delight of millions of fans.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Best Swirl of 2014

Fro-yo girl here. I'm about to swirl my last cup of froyo for the year, so it's a good time to look back at all my cups of froyo consumed in 2014.

You can see all my 2014 froyo cups consumed on my Pinterest board, Froyo Consumed by Me in 2014.

After looking at all my cups of froyo that I swirled this year, I picked out the nicest cup of froyo that I personally swirled.

And the winner is...a cup of Flan and Black Currant Berry Tart froyo with praline macadamia nuts, chocolate covered almonds, mochi, strawberries and graham cracker crumbs swirled on March 31 at Yogurtland San Francisco during the 2nd Annual Yogurtland Flavor Quest. I couldn't get enough of the flan flavor and I loved black currant berry tart as well.

It's more challenging to swirl two separate flavors side by side than one flavor. In my best swirled cup, I've achieved two swirls of equal height and diameter, with well defined swirls that point in the same direction. Not easy.

It was interesting to look back at all my cups of froyo to see which flavors and toppings I selected. I found out the following:

* 21% of my cups weren't swirled by me (I went to a full serve froyo shop)
* 18% of my cups contained pumpkin froyo, since it's generally available for 2-3 months, that's a lot of pumpkin froyo
* Over 130 cups of froyo consumed, or more than a cup of froyo every 3 days

Want to make your swirl look nicer? Read IFYA's Froyo Swirling Tips and get plenty of practice.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Cinco de Mayo Froyo Style

Fro-yo girl here. Happy Cinco de Mayo froyo fans! I’m thinking back to all the Mexican inspired frozen yogurt that I’ve tried in the past and I came up with the following list:

• Dulce de leche - the most common flavor, many shops carry it
• Mexican Hot Chocolate - Yogurtland Flavor Quest flavor, from the 1st Flavor Quest
• Aztec Chili Chocolate - Easy Breezy in San Francisco, CA
• Flan - Yogurtland 2nd Annual Flavor Quest flavor 
• Horchata frozen yogurt 

If you’re in or near the Glendale, AZ, Razzleberriez has two Cinco de Mayo flavors on tap, Churro and Margarita, and a buy one, get one free offer for today.

Red Mango has a month long special called "Cinco de Mango" where you can fill up your cup for $5 Monday - Thursday. 

Haagen Dazs has a Dulce De Leche frozen yogurt available in most supermarkets.

If you can’t find any of these Mexcian inspired frozen yogurt flavors, you can always make your own. Here’s a recipe for Horchata frozen yogurt from the Food Network.

http://www.foodnetwork.co.uk/recipes/horchata-frozen-yogurt-ru330139.html

* RAZZLEBERRIEZ: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd. Suite E-106, Glendale, Arizona 85305

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland Flavor Quest Continues with Dubai Vanilla Date Shake & Puerto Rico Guava Sorbet

Fro-yo girl here. Today two new exotic Flavor Quest flavors arrived at Yogurtland: Dubai Vanilla Date Shake (April 14 - May 11) and Puerto Rico Guava Sorbet (April 14 - May 11). These are the last new 2nd Annual Yogurtland Flavor Quest froyo flavors. Yes the Flavor Quest is coming to an end, sadly. The new flavors are available while supplies last.

I don’t like dates or guava but I do like trying new flavors even if I don’t think that I’ll like them.

* Dubai Vanilla Date Shake features Medjool dates, Madagascar bourbon vanilla and molasses. The date flavor isn’t overwhelming and it tastes more like dates than vanilla. I think the specks I saw were from the dates. It’s pleasant, creamy and sweet - with a warm, exotic flavor.

* Puerto Rico Guava Sorbet: This was one of their creamier and sweeter sorbets. The guava flavor is prominent. I was surprised by its sweetness.

There was a new topping this week: colorful gummi butterflies.

Keep collecting stamps on your passport till May 11th. Each stamp gives you a chance to earn prizes including the Puerto Rican adventure. Collect 10 stamps during the Flavor Quest and earn 10 free ounces on your 10th visit.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland Flavor Quest New Flavors: Orange Citrus Sorbet & Geneva Chocolate

Fro-yo girl here. The Yogurtland Flavor Quest takes you to two new flavor locales this week: Florida and Geneva, Switzerland. Both flavors are available while supplies last.

* Geneva Chocolate: “Inspired by the master chocolatiers of Switzerland, this flavor combines real cocoa and a hint of a delicate, light milk chocolate flavor wroth of its renowned namesake.” I’m not a chocolate froyo fan but I liked this flavor because it was so light and smooth, like Swiss milk chocolate.

* Orange Citrus Sorbet: “A flavor as bright as the Sunshine state itself, this flavor combines real Mandarin oranges, tangerines and clementines for a light, refreshing vitamin C-packed way to beat the heat.” I’m not a huge fan of sorbets because they tend to be pretty icy but this one wasn’t. It’s sweet and juicy - the flavor is more interesting and complex than straight orange 

A new topping also arrived: chocolate covered almonds. They’re not the smooth ones I’m used to seeing.

Remember to pull out your Real Rewards app and collect stamps on your froyo passport. One visit equals one stamp and an entry for a chance to win a trip to Puerto Rico, a year of free froyo and Yogurtland gift cards. Limit one stamp and one sweepstakes entry per day. Five stamps earns you 5 free ounces and 10 stamps earns you 10 free ounces. 

Two new froyo flavors come out on March 31: France Blackcurrant Berry Tart and Spain Flan.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland Flavor Quest Continues with New Flavors

Fro-yo girl here. My Monday visits to Yogurtland have become routine because that’s the day the new froyo flavors come out. Today, there were FOUR new flavors for the launch of the 2nd Annual Flavor Quest. The flavor quest promotion runs from March 3 through May 11.

• Canada Maple Cookie: A blend of real Canadian maple and real cookies. This was sweet, creamy and indulgent. The maple flavor was there but subtle. I didn’t notice a cookie flavor.
• Peru Passion Fruit Sorbet: I must not like passion fruit that much because this was my least favorite flavor, the flavor reminded me of pineapple because it’s sweet yet tangy
• Thailand Coconut Mango Tart: An interesting flavor...the mango flavor is the strongest, it’s sweet and only slightly tart
• Australia Macadamia Nut Toffee: The best new flavor with roasted Australian macadamia nuts, tastes like a mild caramel and the texture was smooth and creamy

I spotted a new topping: Praline Macadamia Nuts. They’re really good, not as hard as the praline pecans topping. You have to get these with the Macadamia Nut Toffee froyo.

Remember to collect stamps on your froyo passport (you need to have the Yogurtland Real Rewards app). One visit equals one stamp and an entry for a chance to win a trip to Puerto Rico, a year of free froyo and Yogurtland gift cards. Limit one stamp and one sweepstakes entry per day. Five stamps earns you 5 free ounces and 10 stamps earns you 10 free ounces.

Look for six new froyo flavors and three new toppings. Two new froyo flavors come out on March 17: Orange Citrus Sorbet and Geneva Chocolate.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

The Yogurtland Flavor Quest Continues, New Flavors on March 3

Fro-yo girl here. Last March Yogurtland launched its Flavor Quest promotion which featured 10 internationally inspired froyo flavors and took your taste buds on a trip around the world. The good news is that the Flavor Quest is BACK with 10 new flavors. The Flavor Quest Continues launches on March 3 with Canada Maple Cookie, Peru Passion Fruit Sorbet, Thailand Coconut Mango Tart, Australia Macadamia Nut Toffee. Guests collect stamps on their passport (the Yogurtland Real Rewards app) and earn free froyo plus a chance to win a Puerto Rican adventure.

The other new flavors are:

• Florida Citrus Orange Sorbet (March 17 - April 13)
• Switzerland Geneva Chocolate (March 17 - April 13)
• France Blackcurrant Berry Tart (March 31 - April 27)
• Spain Flan (March 31 - April 27)
• Dubai Vanilla Date Shake (April 14 - May 11)
• Puerto Rico Guava Sorbet (April 14 - May 11)

Which flavor do you look forward to trying the most?

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

The Yogurtland Flavor Quest Continues with Black Sesame Vanilla & Mexican Hot Chocolate

Fro-yo girl here. I just visited Mexico and Japan. The final two Yogurtland Flavor Quest flavors arrived today (April 29): Black Sesame Vanilla from Japan and Mexican Hot Chocolate from Mexico.

Black sesame is a popular, beloved Asian flavor and I’ve had many black sesame flavored sweets including mochi and black sesame gelato.

* Black sesame vanilla (Japan): This is actually the second time I’ve had black sesame fro-yo and Yogurtland’s version is better than the one I tried before which was tart based and quite intense. The tart base didn’t complement the black sesame. Yogurtland’s version is much more mellow thanks to the vanilla flavor. The base is sweet which I think is more complementary. You do taste black sesame but it’s not intense as in a black sesame gelato. It reminds me a bit of peanut butter or red bean. The texture was thick, smooth and very creamy. I liked the combination of mochi with black sesame and wished that the global fro-yo flavors had been accompanied by some global toppings as well.
* Mexican hot chocolate (Mexico): Described as a mix of earthy cocoa and cinnamon, this flavor is not an intense chocolate but more of a mild chocolate with a hint of cinnamon. It’s fairly sweet. I thought it was fine but I generally don’t like chocolate fro-yo.

These two new flavors should be at Yogurtland till May 26th. Remember to scan those QR codes and enjoy the Flavor Quest!

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Continues: Sticky Toffee Pudding and POG Sorbet

Fro-yo girl here. The new batch of Yogurtland Flavor Quest flavors arrived today (April 15): Sticky Toffee Pudding from England and POG sorbet from Hawaii.

If it’s not obvious by now, I love fro-yo, so any sorbet is less appealing. If I do like a sorbet, it has to be tart and fruity. As for sticky toffee pudding, I’ve never had it and probably never will because English puddings seem like they’d be super sweet with dried fruit.

* POG sorbet (Hawaii): POG combines orange, passion fruit and guava. I could definitely taste the guava (my least favorite of the three) and could barely taste the orange. I was surprised by how sweet this sorbet was. Orange sorbet would have been nice on its own or orange passion fruit. Since I don’t like guava or sweet sorbet, I wasn’t a fan. It was icy but not refreshing.

* Sticky toffee pudding (England): “Direct from England, this moist, sweet sponge cake, made with chopped dates and covered in butter toffee is sure to make even the rainiest London day a delight.” I tried this flavor during the Yuletide Yumminess promotion. I was dreading the taste of dates. The flavor is better than I expected because it doesn’t have intense date or butter toffee flavor. It’s creamy and mostly tastes like a nice muted butter toffee.

POG sorbet and Sticky toffee pudding fro-yo are available through May 12. Remember to scan those QR codes.

Mexican hot chocolate and Black sesame vanilla arrive on April 29.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.