Many people who cannot handle regular cow’s milk have turned to goat’s milk. I however, have not been able to make the switch- mainly because I am very sensitive to that gamey flavor. Even a slight hint of that turns me off. I took a risk over at the East Nashville Farmers Market and bought some of Noble Springs‘ goat cheese. I considered it “research”. I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed it! It was smooth and rich, and I was surprised that there was no gamey overtones. Could it be that I found my goat cheese match? The next week, after having devoured the 1st tub, I had to buy a second one. For goat cheese lovers, and those of us that aren’t really convinced we like it yet, this cheese is for us all. My favorite flavor: Cherry Berry. They also have Plain, Garlic and Herb, Sun-dried Tomato and Basil, Sante Fe, Peppercorn and Chocolate Truffle. I am pleased to announce that Noble Springs Dairy Goat Cheese will be at the Woodbine Farmers’ Market.

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Last week I went on my maiden voyage to my first local farm. Driving out I65-N I couldn’t wait to reach Austin, KY. As we drove, I was struck by the beauty of the farmland through TN and KY. Have you seen the Happy Cow commercials, “Happy Cows Come from California” with their pristine pastures and green rolling hills, I am convinced they filmed that in Tennessee. It was absolutely gorgeous. When we arrived at Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese we were warming greeted by Jeanette and she ushered us into the cheese making room to meet Kenny. I didn’t expect to see Kenny himself working to make the cheese. You could instantly tell that this process was a labor of love and he was intimately part of every step. No big machinery, no computer programing system, just Kenny and the milk. It was beautiful to watch, like a well orchestrated dance that had been practiced over and over again until you don’t have to think anymore, you just did.

Being a foodie and self proclaimed cheese lover and connoisseur, I was skeptical at the product. Surely local KY cheese couldn’t match up to imported cheese from Italy or France. I was sorely mistaken-no blown away! Kenny’s Cheese hit your palate immediately with it’s creamy texture and rich flavor. I couldn’t believe that this cheese was better than all the many many cheeses I have bought from Whole Foods, and I was standing with the maker in his shop! I am pleased to announce that Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese will be at the Woodbine Farmers’ Market. Get ready folks, this cheese really comes from happy cows.

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