Goat's milk kicks ass, or at least cow

[Fat Guy]

A couple of weeks ago, on a whim, I bought a quart of goat's milk (from Coach Farm in New York). I don't know what I was expecting, but I was surprised upon tasting it that I liked the flavor of goat's milk far more than cow's milk. I bought another quart a week later.

Why isn't goat's milk more popular? I should say, why isn't it more popular all over the world, because there are surely places (e.g., Greece) where it's plenty popular. At US$3.99 a quart, it's not particularly competitive with cow's milk at 89 cents a quart in these parts. But it's better, and I'm sure with expanded production the price gap would narrow.

Are any of you fans of goat's milk? If so, what can you tell us about it?

[phatj]

I haven't experienced this myself, but I hear that baby vomit from babies that are fed goat's milk is exceptionally nasty-smelling.

My brother-in-law was allergic to cow's milk when he was an infant and was fed goat's milk for a while.

[SheenaGreena]

I hate any milk that comes from any animal's teats so I will pass. (:

how much different does it taste from cow's milk? sweeter? does it taste like goat cheese?

[Fat Guy]

It doesn't taste like goat cheese.

It does taste sweeter and richer. I think it may, objectively, be sweeter and richer.

[hathor]

I use it when I want to make a particularly rich, lather filled soap.

p.s. someone on the dinner thread was very enthusiastic about goat milk butter. Could we worth checking out.

Edited March 7, 2007 by hathor (log)

[robert40]

When I was a baby I was allergic to everything under the sun. Including cows milk and could only digest goats milk.

Seems like I don't see it as often in stores any longer.

[docsconz]

I prefer goat's milk to cow's but the price gets old fast. I would have it fairly frequently if it were less expensive. I particularly like it with cereal. It is also great to make cajeta, the Mexican dulce de leche or caramelized milk.

[StanSherman]

My sweetie raised all three of her kids on fresh goats milk that she milked. I've never seen any of them with even a cold. Its the kids in the sterile city environment who are always getting sick.

Goat milk is expensive because goats only produce about a gallon a day and they don't produce anything for about five months a year.

Her one boy got in trouble in gramer school when the teacher asked the kids "where does milk come from?" He got into an argument with her because everyone knows it comes from goats.

[ludja]

When I was a baby I was allergic to everything under the sun. Including cows milk and could only digest goats milk.

Seems like I don't see it as often in stores any longer.

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I can't remember if my 'regular' supermarket out here carries it but Trader Joes does.

I typically just use it making cajeta (delicious) as docsconz mentioned but maybe I should try tasting it more on it's own.

(Pretty cute story, StanSherman!)

Edited March 9, 2007 by ludja (log)

[eje]

Been digging the Redwood Hill Farm goat milk yoghurt lately.

The plain makes an excellent addition to my morning oatmeal (with a spoonful of honey).

It seems to agree with my digestive tract a bit better than cows' milk.

I've heard they also make the goat milk yoghurt for Trader Joes.

[BarbaraY]

I enjoy drinking goats milk and eating goat cheese but I can't bear goats milk on my cereal. Just isn't right.

[docsconz]

I have been noticing Liberte' goat's milk yogurt in my local supermarket recently. It's pretty good.