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Grilled Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese Recipe

by Jessica Sennett

Grilled Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese Recipe

This is a decadent, slightly messy grill project that is completely worth the effort.  The balance of the caramelized sweetness from the figs, the ...
Posted in Cooking with Cheese Recipes, Goat Cheeses

Whipped Honey Goat Cheese & Fresh Berries

by Jessica Sennett

Whipped Honey Goat Cheese & Fresh Berries

This is a refreshing, low sugar breakfast or dessert that the whole family will love.  I often find that I want to give fresh goat cheese a lighter...
Posted in Cooking with Cheese Recipes, Goat Cheeses

Our Interview with Miracle Springs Farm

by Jessica Sennett

Our Interview with Miracle Springs Farm

  We interviewed Miracle Springs Farm Founder Jaimie Cloud about her commitment to cheesemaking and sustainability.  The Farm is based in Ancram...
Posted in Goat Cheeses, Meet the Maker Interviews

[Video] How to Build a Cheese Board Like An American.

by Jessica Sennett

[Video] How to Build a Cheese Board Like An American.

This video outlines how to build an American flag cheese board.  Featuring strawberries, Coach Farm Goat Cheese, Jasper Hill Farm Bayley Hazen Blue Cheese, and blueberries, the American-style cheese board looks wonderful on our American-made Adagio cheese server.
Posted in Bloomy Rind Cheeses, Blue Cheeses, Cheese Board Guides (Entertaining with Cheese), Goat Cheeses

Grilled Cheese with Goat Cheese, Butternut Squash, and Brin's Lemon Saffron Jam

by Jessica Sennett

Grilled Cheese with Goat Cheese, Butternut Squash, and Brin's Lemon Saffron Jam

This grilled cheese recipe highlights the bright and tangy characteristics of goat cheese and the sweetness of butternut squash with the addition of lemon saffron jam.  Kale adds a fresh green flavor to round out the grilled cheese experience.  This recipe is perfect for National Grilled Cheese Day, or any day.
Posted in Cooking with Cheese Recipes, Goat Cheeses

Recipe: Argan Oil Goat Cheese Balls with Thyme, Lemon Zest, and Black Pepper

by Jessica Sennett

Recipe: Argan Oil Goat Cheese Balls with Thyme, Lemon Zest, and Black Pepper

Blend Culinary Argan Oil with fresh goat cheese, herbs, and spices for a delicious and simple appetizer!
Posted in Cooking with Cheese Recipes, Goat Cheeses

Our Complete Guide to Pairing Cheese and Chocolate (You're Welcome)

by Jessica Sennett

Our Complete Guide to Pairing Cheese and Chocolate (You're Welcome)

Both cheese and chocolate are delicious and complex. Both are maddeningly addictive. They make you feel elated, and are aphrodisiacs.  Cheese and chocolate pair well together and they pair well with wine, beer, and liqueurs.  This a step-by-step guide to pairing cheese and chocolate for your next dessert cheese board.
Posted in Bloomy Rind Cheeses, Blue Cheeses, Cheese Pairing Guides, Goat Cheeses, Hard Cheeses

How to Store & Ripen Fresh Crottin Cheese

by Jessica Sennett

How to Store & Ripen Fresh Crottin Cheese

Learn the history and cheesemaking practices for fresh crottin. This blog post highlights how storing fresh crottin properly is important for rind development of the cheese. Crottin can be enjoyed as a soft and spreadable cheese or as a dense and crumbly cheese, depending on the age of the cheese. Learn how to store...
Posted in Cheese Storage Guides, Cheesemaking Recipes, Goat Cheeses

[Video] Why is American Artisan Cheese Important? And How to Pair It...

by Jessica Sennett

[Video] Why is American Artisan Cheese Important? And How to Pair It...

Join us in a discussion on American Artisan Cheese.  We highlight the American Artisan Cheese movement and why it is important to our local and regional economies.  We also discuss how to pair the featured cheeses with nuts, fruit, jam, and beer/microbrews!
Posted in Bloomy Rind Cheeses, Blue Cheeses, Cheese Pairing Guides, Cheese Tasting + Buying Guides, Goat Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Natural Rind Cheeses, Washed Rind Cheeses, Waxed Rind Cheeses

How to Build a Beautiful Summer Cheese Board

by Jessica Sennett

How to Build a Beautiful Summer Cheese Board

In this blog post, we highlight how to make a summer cheese board at your next backyard event really pop and we consulted with an interior design expert for our inspiration.  We outline a few rules you can apply whenever entertaining with food and beautiful home garnishes.
Posted in Cheese Board Guides (Entertaining with Cheese), Goat Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Washed Rind Cheeses

How to Store & Serve Soft Goat Cheese & Washed Rind Cheese

by Jessica Sennett

How to Store & Serve Soft Goat Cheese & Washed Rind Cheese

An in-depth guide on how to best store and serve soft goat cheese and washed rind cheese styles.  Our Cheese Grotto storage pieces allow you to keep cheese fresher for longer, but this cheese storage information is useful for your tupperware or cheese paper solutions, too.
Posted in Bloomy Rind Cheeses, Cheese Storage Guides, Goat Cheeses, Washed Rind Cheeses

Fresh Goat Discs Wrapped in White Wine Infused Kale and Cabbage Leaves

by Jessica Sennett

Fresh Goat Discs Wrapped in White Wine Infused Kale and Cabbage Leaves

I’m always on the hunt for how to preserve my cheese a little bit longer.  How can I enhance its flavor while prolonging its shelf life? How do I ...
Posted in Cheesemaking Recipes, Goat Cheeses