SBC/GW's Journal- Spring shows DONE! & Update

[babsbag]

Rita is just a cuddle bug and she will want it even more when it is 19° out there. That is just brutal. I thought you lived in the South and can't blame this weather on me as it is nice in CA.

 

[Southern by choice]

Tried to get some pics of our dessert cheeses...
The syrup is homemade raspberry... the same is used on the Raspberry White Silk Tart

This is Raspberry Lemon yeah, I know- not a great pic... cellphones The plate is red and white but looks pink

I have the ole stand by of Roasted Garlic/Chives
We made Lemon as well.
I am making Jalapeno something or other - haven't decided
I have an idea of what I want to do, just not sure if I want to top it or fold it in....

Still need to do Blueberry Pie (another dessert Cheese)

I am thinking of doing something interesting tomorrow..... we will see what comes of my thinking. ha ha ha

This is the tart.
As far as the tart- eh... I would definitely change the recipe if I make it again. It does not have enough of the white chocolate. The whipping cream is typical homemade whipped cream- not sweet. When it is folded in it is just lacking - lacking the white chocolate sweetness. Of course the syrup was awesome! I made plenty and saved a good bit for waffles and pancakes.
I did mess up on the crust. I left it in the oven for 1 minute to long. It wasn't burnt just overdone slightly and to be honest I didn't grind it small enough. It was good but all in all I wasn't impressed with the basic recipe.

edited to add- This is mostly "Trouble's" milk that made this cheese

 

[TAH]

omg, looks so good.

 

[misfitmorgan]

That one with the bit of lemon curd on top looks like it might be my cup of tea. They all look great though and i dont even like raspberries.

 

[Southern by choice]

All the Lemon Cheese I made is gone.
All the raspberry lemon cheese is gone.
Roasted Garlic and chives - hidden

Only have 8 oz plain chevre to work with tonight so I will be making my Jalapeno something or other

Tomorrow we will start another culture.
@babsbag maybenext year when you go into the off (dry) season you can visit and we will be in a new place... we have milk year round so you can give me a refresher on the Feta, and play with me in coming up with more chevre additions.
@babsbag these are the appetizer bites I was telling you about. I promise you they are not too hot/spicy but they are rich. I love these!
@OneFineAcre I think you'd like these

 

[Mike CHS]

They all look so good but I have never had chevre cheese. I may have to check with one of the Amish dairies to see what they have.

 

[OneFineAcre]

You all should try to make the next meeting.
It's at the Goat Lady Dairy which is pretty close to you.
Bring some of these.

 

[babsbag]

They all look so good but I have never had chevre cheese. I may have to check with one of the Amish dairies to see what they have.

Find someone with some goats and make your own. Many brewery stores sell cheese cultures and it is incredible easy to make.

 

[Southern by choice]

They all look so good but I have never had chevre cheese. I may have to check with one of the Amish dairies to see what they have.

If I'm ever your way I'll bring ya some!
I'll be honest most cheese I test from dairies are There are only 2 that I have tried their product and liked.
Most products I have tried I literally run to the trashcan.

Years ago before we actively started making cheese, and were just using the milk I was at OFA's and he sent us home with some... up to that point I had not had any good cheese. It was great.
Eventually when we started doing more I really wondered why such differences.

I think there are a few reasons.
Homemade is in smaller batches, so pasteurized and chilled faster and more variation in amount of culture, hanging etc.
I also believe the goat has so much to do with it. That is why we have the breeds we have. I like creamy and rich.
This batch was mostly Trouble's milk- Mini Mancha
Each goat's milk is slightly different. Millie (lamancha), Trouble (mini and Millie is her mom) have very sweet high fat milk the Nigies all have good fat, maybe not as sweet. Zephyr has great milk a good balance.

Imbalance/deficiency in minerals can cause issues as well.
We do have our friends taste test as well, because often people get so use to their own milk/cheese that when it is "off" or goaty.
They don't know it they are just use to it.

 

[Southern by choice]

You all should try to make the next meeting.
It's at the Goat Lady Dairy which is pretty close to you.
Bring some of these.

Pm me the dates please.
I'll bring them and maybe another surprise treat.