Love Letters From Ladybug Farm - Donna Ball [47]
Apparently, someone overlooked that last bit of advice, because guess what wandered onto Ladybug Farm today? A nanny goat!
I’ve been browsing recipes all day and I’m amazed at how many great-sounding ways there are to use goat cheese. What are some of your favorites?
Of course, I have to learn to make goat cheese first.
Nannymom said:
Here’s a link to one of my favorite recipes for Strawberry, Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette.
Bridget said:
That sounds wonderful! Thanks!
Corky said:
Be careful what you wish for!
Bridget said:
You’re right! I DID say wanted a goat!
Pam2Be said:
Goats make wonderful pets. My daughter-in-law just puts a diaper on hers and lets it wander around in the house like a dog.
Bridget said:
Oh, dear. I’m afraid my housemates would have a thing or two to say about that!
KTBird said:
There’s a difference in taste between imported French chèvre and domestic. I make a wonderful tart using French chèvre, Swiss chard, and bacon. Make a piecrust with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary worked in and line a 9-inch pie plate. Meantime, fry 6 slices of bacon; remove and crumble. Saute 2 chopped scallions and one large bunch of Swiss chard (leaves only) until chard is wilted. Layer the chard mixture, crumbled bacon, and 8 ounces chèvre. End with crumbled bacon on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Enjoy!
Bridget said:
Thank you, KTBird. That sounds fabulous. wish we still had chard in our garden.
Illinoisgirl said:
We had goats growing up. They stink! And they eat everything in sight.
Bridget said:
Everything I’ve read says that nanny goats don’t have any odor, and they’re very particular about their diet. Does anyone else have more information?
SecretAdmirer said:
Hi, Bridget—
I’m glad you got the goat that you wanted. I love goat cheese, but it’s not very practical for every day, is it? Sometimes the simple things are the best. Can you make macaroni and cheese with goat cheese?
Bridget said:
To tell the truth, I like simple things, too. Here’s one of my favorite recipes for something simple—no goat cheese required!
Three-Cheese Macaroni
Prepare pasta according to package directions to measure two cups cooked. (Try using a mixture of pastas—angel hair, spinach noodle, penne—for different texture and taste.)
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Add ¼ cup flour and stir. Salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
ADD:
1 cup milk
¼ cup shredded Asiago cheese
¼ cup sharp white Cheddar
¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese
Cook and stir over low heat until cheeses are melted and mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
In a small buttered casserole dish layer half the pasta. Sprinkle with ¼ cup grated Cheddar. Pour half the cheese sauce over this. Top with remaining pasta, remaining cheese sauce, and a mixture of 2 cups Cheddar and ⅓ cup breadcrumbs. Dot with butter.
Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.
TO: Bridget@LadybugFarmLadies.net
FROM: LadiLori27@locomail.net
Aunt Bridget—
You REALLY don’t have to answer every comment on your blog! The idea is to let other people write your content. Hey, congratulations on the goat! Can’t wait to see it.
TO: LadiLori27@locomail.net
FROM: Bridget@LadybugFarmLadies.net
Well, it seems rude not to answer, although it does take an awful lot of time. When are you coming to see the goat? And us?
TO: Bridget@LadybugFarmLadies.net
FROM: LadiLori27@locomail.net
Hope to be home next weekend. I have a killer exam. Who’s your Secret Admirer?
TO: LadiLori27@locomail.net
FROM: Bridget@LadybugFarmLadies.net
I have no idea. It’s kind of fun to speculate though. Now get off the computer and start studying!
TO: Bridget@LadybugFarmLadies.net
FROM: LadiLori27@locomail.net
Can you e-mail me