Proudly introducing, in summer 2020, "The Big Softy"
This cheese is made from milk sustainably produced by Lamancha (and Lamancha crossed with Nubian) dairy goats in Southern Indiana. These goats are fed high quality feed, alfalfa and free choice Timothy - Orchard grass hay, as well as having access to pasture and forage at least 12 hours a day. These does produce milk that is creamy and tastes of toasted grains and green grass, with no undesirable off flavors. Along with a high fat and protein content it is ideal for making cheese.
The Big Softy cheese was developed as a soft cheese that is créme fraiche-like with a smooth texture and rich flavor. It is a cheese so fresh that the whey may still be seeping from the cheese. Samples of the cheese have been described as, “ mild, creamy, sweet, buttery, and decadent”. It is a versatile cheese that can be eaten on its own, enhanced with savory or sweet flavors or added to other dishes. Suggestions for use include serving on crackers; spreading on bagels; enhancing with dried herbs, gourmet salts, olives or honey; sprinkling on salads; or stuffing into meats and tortillas. It’s use is only limited by your imagination!
NEW for fall 2020 - now offering brine-aged fetta-style cheese and The Salty Sea Goat!
In October we debut our brine-aged fetta-style cheese. While our fetta-style cheese is a new offering, it tips its hat to brined cheeses originating in the eastern Mediterranean some 8000-9000 years ago! Each fetta-style cheese begins as a block cheese, and spends a minimum of 30 days in brine. During this time the cheese's depth begins to take shape. Younger blocks have a bright tang, and the longer it ages the more depth and flavor comes to life. Think saltiness, toasted nuts, and pickled veggies with this cheese! Our fetta-style cheese goes everywhere you've taken fetas before - on salads, baked dishes liked spanakopita crumbled as a topping - and beyond! The Satly Sea Goat is also a fetta-style cheese, and comes in its own aging brine. Try either of them lightly grilled or sautéed, in a panini or grilled cheese, and even sliced on a cheese board for a salty, tangy bite.
Fetta-style cheeses are available as a block (in brine or not), crumbled, or sliced.
Buy The Big Softy, Fetta-style, or Salty Sea Goat cheese today:
From our farm, by appointment
At these local businesses:
The Big Softy cheese was developed as a soft cheese that is créme fraiche-like with a smooth texture and rich flavor. It is a cheese so fresh that the whey may still be seeping from the cheese. Samples of the cheese have been described as, “ mild, creamy, sweet, buttery, and decadent”. It is a versatile cheese that can be eaten on its own, enhanced with savory or sweet flavors or added to other dishes. Suggestions for use include serving on crackers; spreading on bagels; enhancing with dried herbs, gourmet salts, olives or honey; sprinkling on salads; or stuffing into meats and tortillas. It’s use is only limited by your imagination!
NEW for fall 2020 - now offering brine-aged fetta-style cheese and The Salty Sea Goat!
In October we debut our brine-aged fetta-style cheese. While our fetta-style cheese is a new offering, it tips its hat to brined cheeses originating in the eastern Mediterranean some 8000-9000 years ago! Each fetta-style cheese begins as a block cheese, and spends a minimum of 30 days in brine. During this time the cheese's depth begins to take shape. Younger blocks have a bright tang, and the longer it ages the more depth and flavor comes to life. Think saltiness, toasted nuts, and pickled veggies with this cheese! Our fetta-style cheese goes everywhere you've taken fetas before - on salads, baked dishes liked spanakopita crumbled as a topping - and beyond! The Satly Sea Goat is also a fetta-style cheese, and comes in its own aging brine. Try either of them lightly grilled or sautéed, in a panini or grilled cheese, and even sliced on a cheese board for a salty, tangy bite.
Fetta-style cheeses are available as a block (in brine or not), crumbled, or sliced.
Buy The Big Softy, Fetta-style, or Salty Sea Goat cheese today:
From our farm, by appointment
At these local businesses:
- Donum Dei Brewery (New Albany, IN)
- Harvey's Cheese (Louisville, KY)
- Market Wagon Louisville (delivered directly to you)
