WHITE EGRET FARM GOAT CHEESES

All White Egret Farm goat cheeses are hand-made from the finest goat milk available. All our goat cheeses start with GRADE A unprocessed milk which is rapidly cooled to maintain a fresh sweet taste. None of our processing requires that the milk be heated to a temperature higher than 110° F. This type of processing preserves the natural nutritional components of the curd, encourages the growth of healthful probiotic bacteria, and creates a taste and texture that is "fresh" and not "chalky" or "cooked". Subsequently, our cheeses are aged from 60 days to one year.

THE SAMPLER BOX

Can’t decide which cheeses to try? Our sampler box let’s you try nine different cheeses for one affordable price which includes shipping. The sampler includes 4 ounces each of our soft cheeses: Plain chèvre, Garlic and Herb chèvre, French Pesto chèvre, Gourmet Hot Nacho Dip; 4 ounces each of our hard-aged cheeses, Farmstead, Garlic and Pepper Farmstead, Gouda, and Feta; as well as 8 ounces of our Marinated Feta.

THE GIFT BOX

Treat that special friend, family member or business associate to a festival of goat cheeses. Our gift box presents nine different cheeses for one price which includes shipping and handling. The gift box includes 8 ounces each of our soft cheeses: Plain chèvre, Garlic and Herb chèvre, French Pesto chèvre, Gourmet Hot Nacho Dip; 4 ounces each of our hard-aged cheeses: Farmstead, Garlic and Pepper Farmstead, Gouda and Feta; as well as 8 ounces of our Marinated Feta. Perfect for the holidays!

Soft Cheese Descriptions and Serving Suggestions:

CHÈVRE

Description:
Our plain chèvre is a very mild, almost sweet, tasting cheese with the consistency of a thick frosting. This cheese, and all our cheeses, are fun to eat and good for you too. Each ounce of our chèvre contains more probiotic Lactobacillus and Bifidus bacteria than 8 human supplement tablets such as PB-8 ®

Serving Suggestions:
This soft spreadable cheese should be opened and allowed to breathe for several minutes before eating. Delicate cheeses can pick up odors of saran wrap or other plastics. Warm to near room temperature. This chèvre is relatively low in fat; about 4 grams per ounce. It is excellent as a spread on crackers, bagels, and vegetables, as a stuffing for jalapenos and meat and pasta dishes, salads, a base for cheese cake, and it is excellent in ethnic foods of all types, or any recipe calling for cream cheese.

FRENCH PESTO CHÈVRE

Description: A French herb pesto from Provènce containing safflower oil, basil, marjoram, thyme and other herbs has been added to a drier version of the plain chèvre described above.

Serving Suggestions:
Allow to breathe, and bring to near room temperature before serving. This cheese makes an excellent spread for crackers, bagels, sandwiches, salads, and can be used as a stuffing for any kind of meat and pasta dishe.

GARLIC AND HERB CHÈVRE

Description:
A dried garlic and herb mix has been added to our plain chèvre described above. This cheese is the “adult” favorite.

Serving Suggestions:
Allow to breathe and bring to room temperature before serving. This soft spreadable cheese is a favorite for topping crackers, bagels, salads, and tortilla chips. It can also be used to stuff celery, jalapenos, and meat and pasta dishes.

GOURMET HOT NACHO DIP

Description:
This gourmet hot nacho dip is made with a soft chèvre, a Texas wine, chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and spices. It is a favorite among Texans. The dip is not overly hot, but has a slow after-burn.

Serving Suggestions:
It is best served after heating to soften the texture. It can be microwaved. Dip with taco chips and enjoy.

Hard and Marinated Cheese Descriptions And Serving Suggestions:

FARMSTEAD

Description:
This is a rich aged mild, slightly tangy hard cheese. It is a favorite among chefs for its flavor and versatility.

Serving Suggestions:
It is best served at near room temperature. Its texture and melting properties make it ideal for pasta dishes, salads, pizzas, or fillings for chicken or meat.

GARLIC-PEPPER FARMSTEAD

Description:
A flavored version of the aged Farmstead described above, this cheese is often used on cheese trays, or as an appetizer.

Serving Suggestions:
This cheese is a favorite served on crackers, or as a filling for meat or chicken. It is best served slightly cooler than the unflavored version.

GOUDA

Description: 
Goudas are aged washed curd cheeses, which makes them suitable for those with lactose intolerance, since the lactose-containing whey is washed away during processing. The washing step also creates the very smooth tight texture typical of gouda's. This cheese is best  when well aged. As it ages, it takes on a flavor reminiscent of a very mild cheddar.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve after allowing to breathe for 10-30 minutes.  Gouda's are most often served as sliced cheeses with fruit, on sandwiches, or on cheese plates.

FETA

Description:
Feta is a traditional cheese which can be made from cow, goat or sheep milk. It’s flavor can vary from mild to quite strong. We have developed a variety of feta that is relatively mild, but still maintains the salty aftertaste typical of feta’s which have been soaked in brine.
Serving Suggestions:
Fetas are typically cut into small pieces and used as a topping for salads. Rinse the portion of the cheese you intend to eat in water or milk. Return any unused cheese to the salt brine and store in the refrigerator. When stored in salt brine, the cheese will keep nearly indefinitely. That’s the way it was traditionally stored before everyone had a refrigerator in their kitchen. 

MARINATED FETA CHEESE

Description:
Our fine feta described above is cut into small portions and added to a marinade containing olive oil, red pepper, garlic, thyme and basil. After aging in the marinade the cheese takes on a rich European type flavor. The cheese is packaged in half-pint glass jars so that the cheese and herbs and spices are visible. This cheese makes a wonderful gift.

Serving Suggestions:
Marinated feta can be served on salads or on a cheese plate. The oil can be used to stir fry vegetables or meat.

MARINATED BLUE CHEESE

Description:
Our fine hard-aged cheeses described above are inoculated with our special blue-cheese mold, and further aged for up to one year. The cheese is then cut into small portions and added to a marinade containing olive oil, red pepper, garlic, bay leaves and juniper berries. After aging in the marinade, the cheese is packaged in half-pint glass jars so that the cheese and herbs and spices are visible. This cheese makes a wonderful gift.

Serving Suggestions: Marinated blue cheese can be served on salads or on a cheese plate. The oil can be used to stir fry vegetables or meat.

Skim Milk Cheese Descriptions and Serving Suggestions:

SKIM MILK MOZZARELLA

Description:
This cheese is a mild skim milk cheese, with the stretchability and melting characteristics of a typical mozzarella. It is especially low in fat.

Serving Suggestions: This is an excellent cheese for shredding on a pizza crust. It is also excellent sliced and served on a slice of tomato topped with a basil leaf, and a drizzle of olive oil.

SKIM MILK COTTAGE CHEESE

Description:
This cheese is a rich fine-curd skim milk cheese. It takes advantage of the fact that because goat fat globules are one half the size of those in cow milk, the cheese actually tastes rich, as if it was a full fat variety. This cheese is recommended by many naturopathic physicians for their patients.

Serving Suggestions: Eat plain, or with fruit or vegetables.


Goat cheeses share the same advantages as goat milk in that they are hypoallergenic and easily digestible. These features are due to the fine structure of the fat globules (about half the size of those in cow’s milk), and to the proteins which form curds much softer and finer than those from cow’s milk.

Goat cheeses, like most other cheeses, can be frozen to store or ship.