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Where Did The Goat Cheese Lady Go?

She went to Penrose, Colorado, a small, unincorporated town 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs, to a five acre piece of irrigated land with her husband, two boys, six goats and two dogs. She is me.  I am her.  I am The Goat Cheese … Continue reading

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SOLD.

Chapter 1 of my life as The Goat Cheese Lady has closed…with a happy, incredible ending.  Chapter 2 is now set to begin. Here are the details: As you know, we announced we were moving in August, but we officially … Continue reading

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Cold Weather Goats

When the temperatures dip into the single and negative digits, the goats get chilly.  Although they, and our chickens and rabbits, are tolerant of the cold (a few years ago, when it was -14, they all came through just fine), … Continue reading

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Garage Sale HERE Tomorrow!

Huge Garage Sale at The Goat Cheese Lady Farm, 919 Lonesome Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, Saturday, November 22, from 9-3. Our move is almost official (knock on wood) and we’ve got the garage and part of the driveway filled with … Continue reading

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Book: How To Make Money Homesteading

Oh. My.  Gosh. Herbert and I are among 17 other amazing homesteaders profiled in a new book by Tim Young called “How To Make Money Homesteading” … …and IT’S OUT ON AMAZON TODAY!!!!!!  Amazing!!! Here’s the link:  http://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Money-Homesteading-Self-Sufficient/dp/1502786052/ Don’t just … Continue reading

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Thank you, Grandfather.

We just had a visit from our first ever Animal Welfare Officer, and what a great experience it was!  Officer Hanson kindly introduced herself and stated the reason for her appearance in our driveway…she’d had a complaint called in about … Continue reading

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We’re Moving!

It’s not official yet, but we’re working on it.  It’s kind of shocking, I know.  I’m kind of shocked myself.  Not totally shocked though because last year around this time, we got the bug to move.  We just didn’t.  Last … Continue reading

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Anyone Know A Community Blogger?

I do! Check out the new, expanded IndyBlog today! We just might see each other there. –  The Goat Cheese Lady

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Wanna Come To A Farm To Table Dinner?

At our Farm!!  We are  so excited!!! When:  Saturday, June 21st, 5:30 pm. Where:  The Goat Cheese Lady Farm. Who:  Put on by  Colorado Collective and Full Circle Cuisine. What:  An extravagant three course menu of locally produced food (some from our … Continue reading

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What We Do With Egg Shells:

1.  Get a basket. 2.  Put it under the sink. 3.  Every time you use an egg, put the shell in the basket…even with the stringy, sticky egg whites still sliming it. 4.  Leave them there until they pile so high … Continue reading

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