Don’t Let Plastic-Tasting Goat’s Cheese Ruin Your Next Dish: Here’s What You Need to Know Goat’s cheese may taste like plastic due to excessive rennet use, the age and storage of the cheese, and the type of goat’s milk. Proper milk quality, cheese storage, and rennet amount are crucial for avoiding the plastic flavor. What … Read more
Discovering the Goaty Goodness: What Makes Goat’s Cheese So Unique? Goat’s cheese’s unique flavor comes from higher fatty acids and proteins in goat’s milk, influenced by the goat’s diet, breed, and milk collection time. The cheesemaking process, especially aging, enhances its tangy, earthy taste. Different types offer varied flavors, appealing to diverse palates. What Causes … Read more
From Creamy to Crispy: What Happens When You Microwave Goat’s Cheese Microwaving goat’s cheese changes its texture to gooey then rubbery without affecting its tangy flavor. It’s not recommended due to uneven heating and potential separation. Best warmed in an oven for preserving texture. Microwaving for too long can burn the cheese, causing a bitter … Read more
Goat’s Cheese and Beyond: Unleashing Flavor Pairing Secrets! Goat’s cheese pairs well with sweet flavors like berries, figs, and honey to balance its tanginess. Savory options include olives and sundried tomatoes. Herbs like thyme and rosemary, and a hint of spice with chili flakes or black pepper, enhance its bold taste. For beverages, light white … Read more
Breaking the Rules: Why I Melt My Goat’s Cheese and So Should You Melting goat’s cheese is perfectly fine and can enhance dishes with its unique flavor and creamy texture. It should be melted over low heat to prevent separation and maintain its softness. Ideal for salads, pasta, or as pizza topping, goat’s cheese becomes … Read more
Goat’s Cheese Lovers Rejoice: Debunking Rennet Myths Goat’s cheese may contain animal-derived or plant-based rennet. Traditional goat’s cheese uses animal rennet, while many producers now offer varieties with plant-based or microbial rennet to cater to vegetarians. Check labels or inquire with vendors for specific rennet types used in goat’s cheese. Is All Goat’s Cheese Made … Read more
Can Goat’s Cheese Be Cooked? I am constantly surprised when people are not aware that goat’s cheese can be cooked. However, to be fair, perhaps your experience of it is just on a cheeseboard with crackers. And even then, you may find the flavor (and smell!) a little overpowering. But I can assure you, it’s … Read more