of sleeping in until 10:00 over the weekend is having to set an alarm to get up. Um, if my office could just open at 11:00, I would appreciate it! 😀
Tony and I found a new product at the grocery store – cheezy Ore-Ida hash browns. The cheese may have caught both our eyes, but one that intrigued me was that it was that the package said “no oil needed!”
My breakfast: 1 cup hash browns, scrambled eggs with diced ham, cherries and 1/2 a promise spread Arnold thin.
The verdict? Definitely needed oil! They were kind of dry and both Tony and I could not taste the cheese at all. But for 150 calories per cup, I can’t complain too much – just would prefer my potatoes instead! 😀
I made my trip out to Fresh Market in search of goat milk. I got the recipe for making goat cheese from Kiss My Spatula. It helps to read all the words because she said “avoid ultra pasteurized” goat milk. So when I got home and saw that I bought ultra pasteurized goat milk I though all was lost.
I even went on youtube to watch some videos of making homemade goat cheese. Each and every one immediately started to curdle once the acid was added. Me? Not so much. After what seemed like a while, I just poured the milk mixture into my cheesecloth and walked away defeated.
I then watched the end of the Chicago Blackhawks game – they are going to the Stanley Cup! While Tony and I are not huge hockey fans, we’ve been enjoying these playoffs. When I came back into the kitchen I was pleasantly surprised that I had curds in my cheesecloth!!
I just wrapped it up and hung it off my cabinet and let it drip for an hour and a half.
I squeezed any remaining liquid out and this is what I saw:
You better believe I scraped every last little bit out of this cheesecloth! I then added fresh garlic, salt, pepper and some fresh basil from my herb garden:
Oh my goodness, so creamy!!! So I basically spent $3.99 on goat cheese and got exactly 5 ounces of cheese.
Since I had cheese on the brain, I made grilled ham and cheese sammies. On the side I had 1/2 ounce of tortilla chips and some of my homemade salsa:
We tried to hang out outside, but the cottonwood was too much! Look at how it bunches around our gazebo!
We did enjoy a glass of wine though!
We did a beef rump roast on the grill. We’ve discovered that the secret to great meat is to pull it off at 125 degrees, and letting it rest 15 minutes before serving:
And having a digital meat thermometer helps immensely!
After I pulled off the meat, I grilled up some asparagus – just tossed it in a little olive oil, salt and lemon pepper:
My plate: 4 oz. beef, 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce, corn on the cob and asparagus:
Stats for Sunday:
- 1513 calories, 175 carbs, 94 protein, 55 fat and 17.8 fiber
- housework was my only exercise 🙁
Check out the recap of last week’s BSI – Capers! And check out this weeks hostess: Alison has chosen Swiss Chard! Thanks so much for hosting this week Alison! 😀
Gotta jump in the shower and get ready for work – happy Monday! 😀
Biz, I know what you mean about that cottonwood. I have never seen that like I am seeing it up here in Valpo. Unbelievable. It is like snow. 🙂
I covet your dinner…:)
And that tree snow is crazy! Better break out the shovel, lol!
I was wondering the cook time on that roast too, but I saw your answer to Jessica. I should try that! With some horseradish…mmmm! Delicious, I love it!
And congrats with the goat cheese! You are brave! I’d love to try that someday!!
FUN! I’ve only made yogurt cheese and greek yogurt. Thanks for the grilling tip – I need to try that the next time I make steak 🙂
wow you made your own goat cheese! i’m super impressed.
Wow, the goat cheese looks awesome!
You made your own goat cheese??!! I am wicked impressed!
Awesome cheese! I’m super impressed. I planned on trying to make sheep cheese with our sheeps milk this spring, but being pregnant I thought it might not be the best thing right now, so I’m definately trying when we’re lambing next winter! I made paneer early this winter and it turned out great!
I was reading a cheese makgin website recently and it said after the cheese was made to put it in my cave for a few months…hehe…because we all have caves out back, right? 🙂
The goat cheese looks fab!! I love anything cheese related!
I am so with you on starting the work day at 11. I’d be in heaven!
And I cannot believe that cottonwood. I’d be dying.
Man that cotton looks like a pain the butt!
Happy Monday! Your grilled cheese looks excellent and thanks for the review on those potatoes – the “cheese” would have caught my eye too but too bad it needed oil!! 🙁
i hate getting up early too, especially after a weekend! great job on the cheese, i’ve always wanted to try making my own. i bet it was delish with all of those herbs.
Good for you for making your own goat cheese!
That roast looks amazing…we grill everything it seems like, but we have never tried to do that! I’m definitely adding it to my list of things to try! It looks perfect!
mmmm grilled veggies..mm corn and asparagus!!! so fresh and delicious.
omg that IS a lot of cottonwood.. it would give me such bad allergies 🙁
and that cheese is fabulous.. u made it like a goat cream cheese!! <3
Hi there- Wow i’ve been gone for a while. I love this post. I just made my own baked potato wedges. I sprinkled a little Mrs.Dash table blend and a little salt and popped them into the oven. They were so good we ate them all. My goal was to freeze some up, but i guess i need to make more next time.
I love goat cheese. Had no idea you could make your own. I already have some cheese cloth. I will have to try that. Wow, my mouth is watering. I missed you =)
J’s mom has 3 goats and she makes goat cheese for herself and some relatives. She doesn’t do anything to the goat milk, though so I won’t touch it. I’m already really iffy about milk, so to have it just go from a goat to my mouth is.. scary. haha
First of all I thought it had snowed at your house until you said it was the cottonwood tree! And you made your own cheese, that is too cool. I am not a goat cheese fan but I had it mixed with soy sauce and honey once with a small spoonful placed on top of a dried apricot then topped with a walnut half. So good. I have seen others make ricotta cheese so I will have to get on the wagon and try cheese making like the rest of you.
the hash browns look so fun and tempting! way to sleep in-i can’t seem to sleep past 7 ever!
Glad the goat cheese turned out Biz!!!
That cottonwood looks just like snow in the corners, creepy 😛
mmmm goat cheese, I love goat cheese. My husband would die if we didn’t do cheese, I can do meatless monday but never vegan 🙂
That grilled ham + cheese looks mouthwatering!! YUM 😀
Jenn
Oh a grilled ham and cheese sammy sounds so good about right now and a glass of that wine..oh, dang it’s only 10:23…can’t have the wine!
Oh deliciousness! I’ve directed a cooking school, taught cooking classes and catered. Not to mention that I love to cook and bake. However, I am always fearful when doing a roast. I think that fear has kept me from mastering the doing! Your roast beef looks perfect! Just the way we like it.
Best,
Bonnie
Um, so jealous of your homemade goat cheese!
Cheese is the food I can’t look away from, so I understand completely!
I don’t usually sleep too late on weekends especially when I’m trying to ramp up my running. I like to get out before there’s too much traffic and/or heat & humidity. But put me on vacation and I can sleep!
Everything looks so good, as always! Very resourceful making your own goat cheese. It’s one of my favorites.
I love all things cheese!
So cool that you made your own goat cheese! How did you find the flavor to be with your homemade? Sometimes goat cheese can be really strong! My favorite is the Chavre brand b/c it’s more on the mild side.
This was really mild compared to other goat cheese – but way creamier!
Oh man, oh man – That goat cheese looks divine!
How long did it take for the roast to cook on the grill? I have never thought of grilling one! I bet it was delicious.
It was just under 3 pounds, it took about 90 minutes. 😀