Homemade Chevre, I'm addicted to making it! Its so easy and the end result is unmatched. I was a bit skeptical about my cheese making abilities, how time and instruction intensive it was to make it, and how just taking a half gallon of milk, sprinkling some culture in it and letting it sit could transform this milk (which is good in an of itself) to this goat cheese that is just as good as my local markets ( ok maybe not as good, I have to give those women credit, they know their cheese )
The only big challenge is finding raw goats milk, If you don't have goats or live in an area where farming is prevelant , this can be a challenge. Luckily a neighboring farmer has more than he needed at was happy to start bartering for some of our Honey . This works out perfect, although having our own goats would mean fresh goat cheese cheese all the time..I'm talking to my husband about that now ;) hehe
you can find very easy Chevre Making directions on the link below! I ordered my butter Muslin and Culture from them. If you live close to a bigger town you could probably find a supplier. This was just easiest for me. The butter Muslin is a bit pricey, but I wash mine an reuse it!
http://www.cheesemaking.com/Chevre.html
can you send me a email I was trying to find a contact email for you but couldn't. have a question regarding how you guys went about finding national forest land! Brittany
ReplyDeletethompsoninspiration@gmail.com I've been following along for about two years now. so inspiring!
Hey Brittany! thanks so much for following our blog! You are more than welcome to email me at Beekindfamilyfarm@gmail.com , But honestly our situation is a bit unique as our town used to be a town 100 yrs ago until 2 floods wiped it out,, homes that are still here remain on private pockets of land, national forest and conservancy bough up everything around us!
DeleteAs far as i know there aren't many situations like this, and you cant really buy land inside a national forest! i hope this helps!
Nice! If you need any help urging your husband in the right direction let me know. After 31 with goats and 45 with a husband I have a plan for just about every eventuality.
ReplyDeleteyears 31 and 45 apparently it is time for bed. night all.
DeleteWe have to get goats but first finish or revamp the fences for goats. We have the room for them. We trade eggs for cows milk right now....from a Jersey. The cream always goes onto fruit!
ReplyDeleteWe have to get goats but first finish or revamp the fences for goats. We have the room for them. We trade eggs for cows milk right now....from a Jersey. The cream always goes onto fruit!
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