Chèvre (pronounced "SHEV-ruh" or sometimes simply "SHEV") is the French word for a female goat, but in the culinary arts, it refers to cheese made from goat's milk. Each cheese ages differently and therefore spoils differently. He explained that during the cheese-making process young surface-ripened cheeses like Brie and Camembert are coated with live mold that acts on the milk proteins, transforming the cheese from chalky and bland to creamy, silky, and full-flavored. Some of the best wine pairings include: Sauvignon Blanc’s bright acidity, particularly that of Sancerre from the Loire Valley, goes best with mild and creamy chèvre.The mineral and grassy notes of these wines balance the creaminess of the cheese, bringing out a distinct minerality in both. You can store this in their original packaging or a plastic bag. Many times, you will have to use a combination of these three… The news is in the expanded selection of goat cheeses in well-stocked supermarkets as well as cheese shops and health food stores. TASTES LIKE REAL GOAT CHEESE. Making cheese from goat's milk is nothing new. A mind-blowing goaty flavor and texture. But with this increased availability comes a problem: how to choose the kind of cheese with the characteristics you want. +1 for the heat. This option tastes exactly like the agar version, but will be a softer, spreadable texture. You can spread it without any hassle. Fresh chevre, left in the vacuum-sealed packaging can last up to two months. Use a small amount mixed in with other strong flavours as Chris said, like a pear and walnut tart with some cheese in it on a puff pastry base. Because it's made for goat cheese lovers. ), wraps, sandwiches, salads (massage the kale plz), pasta, meats, wine & crackers, squashes, sweet potatoes, blends into sauces, etc. I don't like the smell of goat cheese, definitely smells like a sheep to me but i have found goat cheese melted on pizza or tarts arevery nice, no strong smell and tastes quite mellow. There are 3 main attributes you want to look for when determining if your cheese has gone bad--smell, appearance, and taste. "Just scrape a little, taste it, and if it still tastes like plastic, keep scraping." Letting the goat cheese sit in the fridge overnight, or even for two days before serving helps the flavors come together and brings out some tanginess found in a good vegan goat cheese substitute. Fresh goat cheese – this version comes in different shapes and sizes, more commonly in a rectangle log-shaped. However, once you pop the plastic wrap, the clock is ticking. 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