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Know how you meet new people and you like them immediately? You feel a connection. You know that you’re both on the same page. Care about the same things. And have the same likes, interests and shared missions?

Well, this is the way I felt about the folks from Green Valley Organics when I met them at a large trade show this past year. This woman owned and operated business had a team at their trade show booth that were passionate about what they do, the products they make and the commitment to their consumer. Consumers like you and me… on gluten-free and/or lactose-free diets.

The product? Lactose-free dairy products. Yes folks, REAL DAIRY products that are lactose-free. Creamy. Rich. Real honest to goodness dairy. Because of this passionate team at Green Valley Organics, everyone that is gluten/ lactose free can now peacefully enjoy… and love… top-notch dairy products.

No wonder Green Valley Organics tag line is “Peace. Love. Dairy.”

All the Green Valley Organic products are also gluten-free, soy-free, kosher and packed with their own proprietary blend of probiotics.  I love that the products are certified humane and organic too.

Green Valley Organics makes a whole line of products including several varieties of yogurt in 6-ounce cups (Honey, Blueberry, Vanilla, Strawberry, Peach their newest flavor, and Plain) and a  24-ounce family size (Honey, Vanilla and Plain), Sour Cream (YES! Lactose Free Sour Cream! Helloooo Baked Potato) and Kefir (which comes in a Plain variety or the new and yummy Blueberry Pom Acai). My favorite yogurt flavor is the Strawberry… Creamy, rich and just sweet enough, I found myself scraping the sides and bottom of the cup for more. It was just that good. But honestly.. the lactose-free sour cream is to die for. The show stopper. It is rich, creamy – the real deal – but free of lactose. Perfect as a dip, or blended into sauces or soups. And with its Creme Fraiche  sweetness, it is also perfect dolloped over fresh berries for breakfast or dessert.

This is why I was thrilled when I found out that this WIN-It-Wednesday on BeFreeforMe.com was going to be sponsored by the good folks over at Green Valley Organics.

And the prizes are awesome!

A total of FOUR (Yes…4!)  BeFreeForMe members will be selected to win an Insulated eco-friendly tote bag filled with the Green Valley Organics Lactose Free product line of organic yogurts, kefirs and sour cream, a “Peace Love & Dairy” t-shirt and bumper sticker. Two (2) winners will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST, and two (2) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what Green Valley Organics product (and flavor) sounds the best to you. How easy is that?

Good luck. Peace. Love. Dairy… and as always,
Be Free!

Note: Want to buy these lactose and gluten-free products? Check out the “Where To Buy” page on the Green Valley Organics Website.

This week’s Friday Favorite on BeFreeForMe goes to a fantastic new yogurt that I recent discovered… Green Valley Organic Yogurt.

This is the real stuff too… REAL DAIRY yogurt that is lactose-free. Creamy. Rich. Real dairy.

I love all the yogurt  flavors, including Vanilla, Blueberry, Honey, Plain and Peach,  but my favorite is the Strawberry. Creamy, rich and just sweet enough, I found myself scraping the sides and bottom of the cup for more… it was just that good.

This lactose-free, gluten-free yogurt is great for those that are sensitive to lactose, as well as gluten. The yogurt also contains 10 live and active cultures, is probiotic rich, and kosher. I’m loving that it is organic too.

Green Valley Organics also makes other lactose / gluten-free dairy products including kefir and sour cream. YES… REAL SOUR CREAM! =) Creamy, dairy-full sour cream.

No wonder Green Valley’s logo is “Peace. Love. Dairy.”

I met the folks at Green Valley Organics at a tradeshow last year, and they are a great bunch of great people. They are passionate about the products they make, and are so happy to make  top-notch dairy products that all of us gluten/lactose free  people can enjoy… and love!

For all of these reasons Green Valley Organics gluten and lactose-free rich, creamy dairy products are this week’s Friday Favorite on BeFreeForMe.com. Cheers!

Note: Want to buy these lactose and gluten-free products? Check out the “Where To Buy” page on the Green Valley Website.

This week’s WIN-It-Wednesday on BeFreeForMe is sponsored by one of my all-time favorite products… Chobani Greek Yogurt.

In fact, during last week’s visit to the supermarket I learned real quickly that I too wasn’t the only one who craved  this 2” tall cup of greek-love. Waiting  for the Dairy Manager to come out with a fresh supply of Chobani, I noticed three other women were waiting too.  Before the Greek God (aka: Dairy Manager) could get the several cases of Chobani Greek yogurt off of  the chariot, ahmmm… I mean the dolly, the other gals and I pounced  before he could even think about placing each little cup of joy on that dairy case shelf.

And that’s when it hit me… I guess I’m not the only Greek-Geek around.

Besides being made with all-natural ingredients and real fruit, this yogurt also has no artificial flavors, colors, & preservatives. This gluten-free yogurt is also great for served up with any meal… breakfast, lunch or dinner.

With twice the protein of most other yogurts, I love Chobani Greek vanilla yogurt in the morning blended with my fresh fruit or gluten-free granola. I also like their plain yogurt tossed with chopped grilled chicken (try this instead of using mayonnaise), used as sauces on chicken or burgers (check out the recipes for Turkey Burgers with Chobani Horseradish Sauce – adapt to make gluten-free) or to make Cole Slaw during hot summer weekend.

All these delicious reasons and recipes are why I am thrilled that this week’s WIN-It-Wednesday on BeFreeForMe.com is sponsored by Chobani Greek Yogurt.

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us the Chobani Greek Yogurt flavor that is your favorite. (Me? I really don’t think of myself as a “vanilla type of gal”, but I have to say Vanilla all the way when it comes to my Chobani.)

A total of TWO BeFreeForMe members will be selected to win a prize pack containing one FULL CASE customized with the Chobani Yogurt flavors of the winner’s choice. (Sorry… Dairy Manager not included).  One (1) winner will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter to win two times!

Good luck, enter to win and  join me in being a greek geek… and as always…
Be Free!

P.S. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure you download your coupons for Chobani Greek Yogurt… and join Chobani on Facebook and Twitter!