A Yogurt Fix for Greek Economic Woes?

Could the current craze for Greek-style yogurt help lift Greece out of its economic recession? In our overview of the current food scene in Athens, we’ve noted the frozen yogurt shops springing up in the Greek capital. NPR’s food blog recently took an in-depth look at the proliferation of venues serving traditional strained yogurt in Athens and how they are contributing to the Greek economy. The story is here.

Published on August 29, 2012

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