About the Author

Kate Johnson

Kate Johnson raises dairy goats at www.briargatefarm, runs a cheesemaking school at www.theartofcheese.com and is an active volunteer with the Boulder County 4-H program. She’s also a member of the Colorado Dairy Goat Association and author of the book, Tiny Goat Big Cheese.
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Articles by Kate Johnson

Raising Goats for Milk
July 23, 2024 · · Ownership

Add to Favorites If you’re looking for a new hobby that’s fun as well as delicious and nutritious, consider raising goats for milk!  Not only are there many benefits of …

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How to Make Chèvre Cheese
July 8, 2024 · · Home Dairy, Recipes

Add to Favorites If you have never made cheese, then beginning with quick and easy cheeses that need minimal equipment and ingredients and are ready to eat fairly quickly is …

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Muenster or Munster?
May 23, 2024 · · Home Dairy

Whether you spell it, Muenster or Munster, try this recipe made with goat milk for a fantastic cheese with a punch of flavor.

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Does Goat Milk Have Lactose?
April 25, 2024 · · Home Dairy, Uncategorized

Does goat milk have lactose?, Yes, but this isn’t the whole answer, and it might not even be the answer to the question your really asking.

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Temperature is Everything in Cheesemaking!
May 1, 2023 · · Home Dairy

How does temperature affect your cheesemaking efforts? There are many points in the process where it is vitally important, starting with the milk itself.

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Valentine’s Day Dessert: Coeur à la Crème
March 22, 2023 · · Home Dairy, Recipes

What better way to celebrate love than by making your sweetheart this decadent (yet surprisingly light) heart-shaped cheese dessert

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The Wide World of Popular Cheeses!
December 8, 2022 · · Home Dairy

There are many popular cheeses out there but which is the most popular? And how many types of cheeses are there in the world, anyhow?

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Simple Goat Cheese Appetizers and Dessert
December 8, 2022 · · Home Dairy, Recipes

Here are a few fun recipes for you to try and some delicious goat cheese appetizers and a dessert to put them in.

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The Truth About Coats for Goats!
November 27, 2022 · · Health

How many times have you seen a picture on social media of a goat wearing a sweater and wondered if coats for goats are really necessary?

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Preparing for Goat Birth
November 22, 2022 · · Health

Your doe is pregnant. If you’re a newbie goat-owner, you may not know what’s in store. Here’s a primer to help you out a bit.

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