I’ve never had any problems with finding food to eat while in London but there is one product from home that I miss. That is Skyr. Skyr is the perfect dairy product for busy people that need to grab something healthy… good amount of protein in a cheap and efficient package. It is also excellent for making protein shakes. Just thow one 170g can of skyr, a bit of skimmed milk, some oats, frozen berries and some protein powder in a mixer and you’ll get a shake that is incredibly tasteful and healthy. I can’t wait to go home and get some Skyr.

From Wikipedia:

Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product, similar to strained yoghurt, though technically Skyr is a very soft cheese. It is said to have originally come from Norway, brought to Iceland by the Norwegian Vikings, but is currently unique to Icelandic cuisine.

Traditionally, skyr is made with pasteurized skimmed milk and live active cultures such as Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Then, “skyr condenser” — active skyr, used to ignite bacteria growth, rennet is added, and the milk is left to coagulate. The skyr is then strained through fabric to remove the whey (mysa in Icelandic) and the milk solids retained.

Skyr, in its traditional preparation, has a slightly sour dairy flavor, with a hint of residual sweetness. Commercial Icelandic manufacturers of skyr have added flavors such as vanilla, berries, etc. common to yoghurt to the final product, to increase its appeal. Skyr-based smoothies have become very popular.

Skyr is a very popular health product in Iceland and can also be purchased in parts of the US, UK, and Scandinavia at specialty markets. Varying slightly between brands, unflavored skyr is roughly 12% protein, 3% carbohydrate, and 0.5% fat. It is high in calcium and vitamins commonly found in milk products.

Here is great scene from The Colbert Report which makes fun of Iceland’s horrible state and Skyr:

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