About Our Beloved Goats

Mary and Anabelle, both Nigerian Dwarfs, are two of our best producers.
Mary and Anabelle, both Nigerian Dwarfs, are two of our best producers.

We specialize in artisan goat cheese made from the milk of our Nigerian Dwarf and Anglo-Nubian goats. In adding to the existing flock that we acquired with the property, we chose these breeds because of their high tolerance to the brutal Texas heat. Additionally, Anglo-Nubians produce milk that is high in milk-fat, making it ideal for making cheese. In addition to loving children, our miniature Nigerian Dwarfs produce surprisingly generous amounts of milk so we have a steady and abundant supply. It takes anywhere from one to two gallons of milk to produce one pound of our delicious goat cheese.

Varieties

People are sometimes surprised at the versatility of goat milk in cheese production. Like cow milk, goat milk can be used to make any number of cheeses including Brie, Blue, Cheddar, Gouda, and more. We started with Feta, and now have Cheddar and Chevre as well. We’ve found that chevre is the most versatile for mixing in additional ingredients. A couple of years ago, we planted a huge herb garden on the property, and have started adding herb encrusted chevre varieties to our list of cheeses.

Feta

Feta was the originally variety we started with and is still our favorite for salads and pizzas.
Feta was the originally variety we started with and is still our favorite for salads and pizzas.

We love picking fresh greens and veggies from our backyard garden and tossing up a salad with our fresh feta sprinkled on top. Feta is also a family favorite on pizzas.

Cheddar

Cheddar is great on everything, but we love pairing it with the area's best wines.
Cheddar is great on everything, but we love pairing it with the area’s best wines.

Cheddar goes well on just about anything, from a cheese board to a grilled cheese sandwich.

Chevre

While we love plain chevre, we adore our more flavorful herb encrusted varieties too!
While we love plain chevre, we adore our more flavorful herb encrusted varieties too!

Chevre is soft, and spreads well on crackers, so it’s a crowd pleaser at parties and family gatherings. We especially love our number of herb encrusted varieties that make this delightful cheese even more mouth-watering.

Rosemary and Red Chili Chevre

For a kick of flavor and spice, try our rosemary and red chili chevre.

Thyme and Lemon Chevre

Citrusy and fresh, our thyme and lemon chevre is decidedly a crowd favorite, and goes well spread on freshly backed French bread.

Texas Wildflower Honey and Lavender Chevre

Texas is known for its honey production, and this chevre comes drizzled with the golden good stuff. The delicate sweetness of this cheese is perfect for a spring or summer day.