Monthly Archives: February 2011

Rain and Flame.

Posted on February 25, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

I was in the house with the boys.  The Animal Whisperer called me at 5:32pm from the barn (aaaaahhh, the benefits of cell phones) to tell me: “YOU BETTER GET DOWN HERE!!!”  I heard unnatural screaming in the background and needed … Continue reading →

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Star Popped!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

She had two girls today around 5pmish.  More tomorrow after we get our 3 hours and 45 minutes of sleep before we get up to check on and feed everyone.  (One kid is nursing well and is with mom, the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Gonna Pop First?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Dottie or Star?  Both are with child.  What’s your guess?  One key piece of information…a goat’s gestation period is 5 months.  Ish. DOTTIE: Dottie was bred in October or early November…we’re not exactly sure.  She’s kidded (had babies) one time … Continue reading →

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Is it…Spring??

Posted on February 22, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

The Animal Whisperer announced today, at 7:17 am, that he was going to the store.  The store?  At 7?  In disbelief, I watched him go.  What could he need from the store at this hour?  We do need coffee filters, … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Debacle.

Posted on February 20, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

All they wanted was some coffee.  All I wanted was some coffee.  Debacle: “a great disaster, a complete failure.”  Enter the unsuspecting guests, this morning’s Goat Cheese Making Class students, Grant, Claire and Linnea. Now, as most of you readers … Continue reading →

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Squeaky Curds!!

Posted on February 16, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

I am often asked if I’ve made squeaky curds.  After my initial response of:  Squeaky What?, I learned they are some sort of an obsession in Wisconsin.  OK.  But, what’s the big deal about cheese that squeaks?  (I didn’t embarrass … Continue reading →

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Recovering.

Posted on February 15, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

While I convalesced yesterday, I did a number of things I hadn’t gotten the chance to do for some time…yet had wanted to do.  Here they are: 1.  Washed my sick lady sheets. 2.  Visited blogs I’ve been wanting to … Continue reading →

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Back From The Dead.

Posted on February 14, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

That would be me. I was two steps away from death yesterday morning, at least that’s how I felt. I awoke in and out of cold sweats and hot fevers, needles of fever pains jabbing randomly at corners of my feet … Continue reading →

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The Chicken Man.

Posted on February 7, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

My husband IS The Chicken Man. He might not appreciate that name, and I didn’t pre-authorize this name with him, however, it’s true. He is The Chicken Man.  At least he will be on the days he’s teaching the Raising … Continue reading →

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The Thrill Is Gone

Posted on February 5, 2011 by The Goat Cheese Lady

From Eating. Which is a bummer, because, I love to eat. I especially love to eat brunch at the goat cheese making class because it is DELICIOUS!!!!  Hand crafted cheeses with exceptional flavors, farm fresh, bright yellow eggs, warm freshly … Continue reading →

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