Category: News

Posted on by

Jannei Marinated Goat’s Milk Cheese has been added to our website shop-

Jannei Creamy Fetta, spelt with two t’s, is a beautiful summer cheese. Handmade and packed on farm- these marinated jars of fetta goat milk cheese, are a Farmers Market favourite.

We make our goat milk cheese fetta in summer . Marinated goats milk cheese available online, we hope, will give you the charm, as if you have found us at a market.  Handmade labels and beautifully filled to briming, jars- for gifting at any time of year.

Jannei is at three markets these days, but are proud to say we were in Eveleigh Markets first year -winter of 2010 and that year they won an award for the best market in Sydney. We were proudly at at Pyrmont Farmers Market start in  1998  till 2007 ! 2007 we won 7 awards at the Royal Easter Show and Neil had open heart surgery soon after . Amazingly – he is still here making amazing cheese.

Jannei has found getting to the markets  harder over the years .  Wages for an 8 hour turnaround set up and drive back- plus market fees and petrol, mean you have to sell a lot of product just to be there.

With Jannei products we are such a small farm making small batches of all our products. You can know what goes into all of our cheese is exceptional. Starting with our farm harvested raw goats milk. The marinated cheeses are no exception. Our marketing is about high end food inside a package or jar, no shortcuts, no preservatives , no stale food, no cheap fillers!

The Product-

Marinated Goats Cheese Fetta-
Is a semi hard goats milk cheese with a creamy lingering back palette flavour  . These fresh subtle favours entice you back for more .  Made on farm during  summer months . Fetta is stored in a 10% salt brine and packed from these bulk containers, into smaller units.
It is a A GM free Product.
Ingredients: Pasteurised Goats Fetta cheese, Sunflower oil, Locally grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil,   Roasted Garlic, herbs and seasonings-non animal rennet and cultures.
 
Store at 5 degrees-CELCIUS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
SERVING SIZE 60gm   SERVINGS PER PACK 5
AVERAGE                                   PER 10GM                                      PER100GM
ENERGY                                      104kj                                                1038kj
PROTEIN                                    1-GM                                                  10.3GM
FAT TOTAL                                  1.9GM                                               19GM
-saturated                                    1.3GM                                              13.3GM
CARBOHYDRATE
TOTAL                                            0.9GM                                                9.4GM
SUGARS                                         0.2GM                                                1.9GM
SODIUM                                         11MG                                                 111MG: Jannei Marinated Goat’s Milk Cheese has been added to our website shop-

Posted on by

NEW LABEL AT THE BACK OF THE GLASS – RAW GOAT MILK AND RAW KEFIR -BOTTLES!

GLASS MILK BOTTLES- JANNEI RAW GOAT MILK UPGRADE

Hi everyone❤❤👍(❁´◡`❁)

– just posting this and practising up loading pictures- and all the other elements in wordpress.

Glass Bottles –

Raw milk in glass has been popular and the bottles are great -but it seems by LAW we have to say on the label if the bottle will NOT freeze. Because this is a new offer, we got the best generic bottles that suit our raw milk labels- But they do not distinguish this packaging requirement – so until we add the notes to the label, we will use a sticker on the back.

We were going to throw our hands up and take the glass off the web site – no thanks to one trying customer – I ask do you freeze anything in glass?  But we rose above it with a prayer and an injection of positivity. Luckily, I was a graphic designer in a past life – even though I would like a life and not spend Friday doing labels – BUT good always come s from any trial if one looks for it and stays positive. God is in Control!🙌

Thanks to our supportive customers-

We wouldn’t operate without our customers support and as said to not so great customer, we can only please our customers as best we can within limits. We can only do what we can do as a small farm produce business. BUT- Why shoot ourselves in the foot because of this so supply will resume!! 👍😊👏✨

Deliveries–

Raw milk and other Jannei products are packed and sent down to Sydney every Tuesday to be freighted to customers. All year!  NOW with freight, petrol and wages all adding on costs- the freight has jumped through the roof in some areas- Sorry to Central and South coats AND interstate!

Upside – we can send bulk in summer.

Customers getting together –

We are trying to get customers to link up with a shop or a health practitioner and split the freight. Five boxes to one location for the same price – $95 to $155.00 it can now cost to freight further afield. We may need to go back to the old systems of creating mini- co-op communities. Getting together to get healthy farm produce and sharing the freight together. Five people could receive there box for the same cost. It has to be one location.

Thanks again for your support we would love your feedback on any of the above things and ideas. Jan and Neil JANNEI GOAT DAIRY👌

Posted on by

Two Science Lessons today!

Hi just like to teach a science lesson today-

1.Molecules expand when you freeze them.

2.All nutrition is not destroyed through preservation methods-freezing being one! .

We get asked these questions a lot and because we have started this year selling our milk in glass the first has come to a head.

I guess when you’ve lived a while on the earth you have more experience and assume people know the things you have learnt- but not so!

1.If you freeze liquids they expand- I guess you’d call that the molecules in the liquid become larger – this will blow what they are being stored in out of proportion. We always tell our customers to decant some milk and then freeze the plastic bottles. This becomes too risky with glass bottles holding liquid because -yes ,you guessed it they don’t expand and the force of nature will have its way either exploding off the lid or smashing out of the bottle. Yes there you have it broken glass bottles!

Beer makers have seen this when gas builds up in bottles from fermentation- same effect. Or putting your wine in the freezer to quickly get it chilled before the guests arrive and then they bring a bottle and you forget all about it and suddenly remember, as you are off to bed if you are lucky! To get it out.

2. Nutrition does not all disappear from our milk when you freeze it- In a home science lesson way back in the day- I was almost scoffed at by the teacher for suggesting this . No its still there . If frozen fresh it stays fresh- thats why freezing was developed. With our cheese too, you still retain the lovely flavours of white mould cheeses and the fluffy curd comes out fluffy. Isn’t that amazing . Not all technology is voodoo.

Anyway hope this post helps clear up the above issues. We just love having our farm fresh unadulterated artisan cheese and raw milk and Kefir available for our customers. We are not a big factory- just a small batch- cheese -milk – yoghurt and Kefir makers . Sourced from our own farm produced goat milk and we think that is special.

Thank you for your continued support .

Just doing the best we can –

Jannei team

Janette

Posted on by

When will our society’s systems get it out of their head that food comes from high volume, and volume is the only way – this attitude is making life impossible for small producers. Supply volume – afford the system-mentality!

Jannei goat milk products are all handmade – small batches of real dairy food. No preservatives, no additives – Our raw milk is not centrifuged at 50C and bacteria decanted. Is raw milk raw- just because companies are not taking the temperature up to 65C degrees for 10 minutes? But maybe- 50C and high speed. Raw to Jannei goat dairy is just keeping the milk clean as it is harvested. Our milk has to have no E-coli in it when it is tested at a lab and placed in an incubator for 24-hours at 30 C. This means it has to have a plate count less than 12,000- Not less than 500,000 as with cow dairies. For packing and delivery, we cool our clean milk to 2 Celsius and keep it at this temperature to slow down its activity and deliver it fresh our customers door using a cold freight company. Keeping our raw milk cold ensures that its living enzymes and probiotics remain active when it reaches our customers. Goat milk also has several other benefits: -it is easily digestible having small molecules – five times smaller than cow milk and the cream you see at the top is the cream the milk has. We do not take every ounce of cream off the milk – Goat milk has-3.9% fat. Goat milk contains 3.9% fat and is easily digested by the human body. Every part of our body can benefit from goats’ milk as a food. Even the brain.

Well back to this volume thing – it has now hit us on another front- our freight costs.

Sending our milk out has just taken a hike and it will take creative thinking by our customers to get our milk and kefir and cheese to you if you live interstate or outside CBD Sydney–The Wollongong and Central coast areas now have had a big hike.

IDEA??? Going forward. Customers wanting our product may have to contact us so we can organise a group delivery to one location at a split fee rate – hopefully about $35 .00 cost to each person in the delivery group- we could be supporting a small business like us in the area.

The idea is to have a cool room and negotiate a prepaid handover to customer fee for prepacked boxes. So we are looking for businesses to receive a handling fee to hand over boxes and also over time develop some stock turnover in their shop – SO pass this on and talk to great small local businesses – as said Central coast – Newcastle and even interstate – ACT, Victoria and Queensland – we would collect enough orders – charge freight and a hand over fee as said – for the shop, and the shop would get to buy stock at our wholesale and pay a minimal box fee freight as if we go over five boxes-each box attracts an extra charge to their shop. so it is tricky- but not impossible if people want real food.

Please add to this post – love to hear from you-

We are -Jannei Raw Milk, Kefir, Yoghurt and ARTISAN cheesemakers-

PS. Do not forget we are award winning cheesemakers with exceptional dairy produce – pasteurisation is only one element of the food we consume and not as bad as inedible additives! Cheese making starts with exceptional milk and plain ingredients creating fully edible and healthy food for our bodies.

Posted on by

Variation in packaging for Jannei Raw Goat’s Milk

Exciting news, we have added raw goat’s milk packed in 1 litre glass bottles to our product list this week. Customers can order 3 to 6 units packed in glass. Due to the logistics of picking up glass packaging however- the glass bottles may run out from time to time. We pick up glass packaging every two months. This is also a trial run option to see if we can handle the extra work this entails. Glass is heavier and breakable. Sadly if it proves unviable we will have to remove the option.

Bad news is this week was the first trial run, and it seems everyone liked it as we sold out of our glass bottles. Ho Hum refer to above! But good news is it won’t be 2 months before we replenish our supply- maybe a few weeks.

Remember, on balance the plastic bottles are recyclable and can be recycled to create other products.
We love to please our customers and that is why we provide a very unique product. There is lots to navigate around in a small farm business. Our biggest aim is to give you natural healthy products with no preservatives and plenty of healthy probiotics that work in the gut immediately. We call it real food.

Thank you everyone for your support. We will try to keep some supply of glass available. PS -6 raw milk is the maximum we can pack in our current boxes- we have limited each day to 6 available as people have ordered more. Check each day to get your order in. Thank you.
Janette and Neil- Jannei

Posted on by

Savour the Delightful World of Goat Cheese: A Culinary Journey with Jannei Goat Dairy, Sydney

Embark on a culinary adventure and treat your palate to the exquisite flavours of goat cheese, also known as chèvre. Celebrated for its distinct taste and creamy texture, this artisanal cheese, crafted from the finest goat’s milk, has found a special place in the hearts of Sydney’s culinary enthusiasts. Join us in this blog post as we explore the wonders of goat cheese, revel in its health benefits, and share delectable recipes—all while shining a spotlight on Jannei Goat Dairy located near Sydney.

Jannei Goat Cheese Platter

The Art of Making Goat Cheese: Immerse yourself in the heritage of goat cheese—a product of age-old craftsmanship with a rich history dating back centuries. The process involves the careful curdling of goat’s milk, draining whey, and often aging the cheese to perfection. Artisanal producers, including the esteemed Jannei Goat Dairy near Sydney, take pride in creating goat cheese varieties that showcase the terroir and the characteristics of the goats’ milk.

Health Benefits of Goat Cheese:

Beyond its irresistible taste, goat cheese offers a bounty of health benefits. Rich in essential nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamins, it’s a choice that’s often easier to digest than cow’s milk cheese, catering to individuals with lactose sensitivity. Jannei Goat Dairy exemplifies a commitment to producing quality goat cheese with health-conscious consumers in mind.

Pairing Chèvre with Flavours:

Experience the versatility of goat cheese as it shines when paired with a variety of flavours. Its mild, tangy taste complements both sweet and savory dishes. Explore pairing options with honey, fresh fruits, nuts, or herbs, and discover the symphony of flavours right here in Sydney, with Jannei Goat Dairy’s exceptional offerings.

Popular Types of Goat Cheese:

From creamy chèvre logs to aged varieties with a crumbly texture, goat cheese comes in diverse forms. Dive into the world of Fresh Chevre, The Aged Lidsdale, or Bentback Chèvre, each offering a unique tasting experience.

Chèvre in Cooking:

A kitchen muse, goat cheese enhances the flavor profile of various dishes. Whether crumbled over salads, melted into pasta, or spread on artisanal bread, its creamy consistency adds a luxurious touch. Get inspired by recipes featuring Jannei Goat Dairy’s premium goat cheese, elevating dishes like stuffed chicken breasts, roasted vegetable tarts, or simple herb omelets to new heights.

The Rise of Goat Cheese in Modern Cuisine:

With the growing interest in artisanal and locally-sourced foods, goat cheese has experienced a renaissance in modern Sydney cuisine. Chefs and home cooks alike are incorporating this delightful cheese into contemporary dishes, contributing to its popularity and continued evolution. We’ve played a pivotal role in this culinary movement.

Celebrate the rich history and diverse varieties of goat cheese—a testament to the artistry of cheese-making. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a culinary novice in Sydney, exploring the world of goat cheese promises a flavourful and enriching experience. Embrace the tangy goodness of chèvre, and let your taste buds embark on a delightful journey through the diverse and delicious possibilities of goat cheese, with a special nod to the exceptional offerings from Jannei Goat Dairy near Sydney.

Ready to experience the finest goat cheese from Jannei Goat Dairy? Explore our selection and indulge your senses. Visit our online shop here and bring home the culinary magic today.

Posted on by

Healthy Goat’s Milk Kefir

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in probiotics and their positive impact on gut health. One such superfood that has gained popularity for its exceptional probiotic properties is goat’s milk kefir. This fermented beverage is not only a delight to the taste buds but also packs a powerful punch of health benefits. In this blog post, we’ll explore the myriad advantages of incorporating goat’s milk kefir into your daily diet.

Probiotic Powerhouse:

Goat’s milk kefir is renowned for its rich probiotic content. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that promote a healthy gut microbiome, essential for overall well-being. The fermentation process involved in making kefir enhances the concentration of these friendly bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which contribute to improved digestion and nutrient absorption.

Lactose-Friendly:

For individuals who are lactose intolerant or have difficulty digesting cow’s milk, goat’s milk kefir can be a game-changer. Goat’s milk contains less lactose than cow’s milk, and the fermentation process further reduces lactose content. This makes goat’s milk kefir a more digestible option for those with lactose sensitivity.

Rich in Nutrients:

Goat’s milk is a nutrient-dense alternative to cow’s milk, and when fermented into kefir, its nutritional profile is further enhanced. Goat’s milk is an excellent source of essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and riboflavin. These nutrients play crucial roles in bone health, energy metabolism, and overall vitality.

Boosts Immune System:

A robust immune system is essential for warding off illnesses and maintaining optimal health. The probiotics found in goat’s milk kefir support the immune system by promoting a healthy balance of gut bacteria. A well-balanced gut microbiome is linked to improved immune function, helping the body defend against infections and diseases.

Supports Digestive Health:

Digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) can be challenging to manage. Goat’s milk kefir’s probiotic content can alleviate symptoms associated with these conditions by promoting a healthy gut environment. It helps to regulate bowel movements, reduce inflammation, and enhance nutrient absorption.

Incorporating goat’s milk kefir into your daily routine can be a delicious and nutritious way to support your overall health. From promoting a thriving gut microbiome to offering a lactose-friendly alternative, the benefits of goat’s milk kefir are numerous. Consider adding this probiotic-rich beverage to your diet and embark on a journey to better digestive health and overall well-being.

Jannei’s Kefir Cultured Goat’s Milk is full of probiotics that are a helpful aid to gut health. Made from Jannei licensed unpasteurised Milk. It has a sweet delicate flavour. Kefir is a fermented milk drink and an excellent superfood. It has a PH of 4. It is great in aiding gut health because it contains over 27 live probiotic cultures.

Packed in 1 litre bottles with a four week best before date.

Avaliable through our online store.

Posted on by

The Lithgow Goat Cheese Trail

If you’re planning a trip to the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia, and you’re a cheese lover, be sure to stop off in Lithgow for a unique experience.

This charming town is located just a short drive from the Blue Mountains National Park and offers visitors a range of exciting activities to enjoy. And if you’re looking for a tasty and educational adventure, you won’t want to miss the chance to visit the Jannei Goat Dairy in Lidsdale. This family-run farm produces a range of artisanal cheeses, including soft and hard varieties, and visitors can sample them all during a cheese tasting tour. The tour takes visitors through the farm, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at the cheese-making process and the chance to interact with the goats.

  • Visit the Glow Worm Tunnel: A popular attraction located in the Wollemi National Park, the Glow Worm Tunnel is a must-visit destination. The tunnel is home to thousands of glow worms that light up the area, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the tunnel, taking in the stunning views and the natural beauty of the surrounding bushland.
  • Explore the Blue Mountains: The Blue Mountains National Park is just a short drive from Lithgow and offers a range of activities for visitors. Take a hike on one of the many trails, or simply enjoy the stunning scenery from one of the lookout points. The area is also home to a number of charming towns and villages, each with its unique character and attractions.
  • Visit the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum: If you’re interested in history, the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum is well worth a visit. The museum showcases the history of the Lithgow Small Arms Factory, which was established in 1912 and played a significant role in Australia’s military history. Visitors can explore the museum’s displays and learn about the fascinating history of this iconic Australian institution.
  • The Lithgow Blast Furnace is a fascinating historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the region’s rich industrial heritage. The site features a restored 19th-century blast furnace, which was once used to produce pig iron. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the site, exploring the various interpretive displays and exhibits that provide insight into the history of the blast furnace and the workers who once toiled here. The site also features picnic facilities and walking trails, making it a great spot for a family outing or a leisurely stroll through the picturesque countryside.
  • Take a scenic drive: The Lithgow region is home to some of the most picturesque drives in Australia. Take a leisurely drive through the countryside, taking in the stunning scenery and stopping off at charming towns and villages along the way. Some of the must-visit destinations include Tarana, Rydal, and Hartley.
  • Experience the Jannei Goat Dairy: Finally, no trip to the Lithgow region would be complete without a visit to the Jannei Goat Dairy in Lidsdale. The farm produces a range of artisanal cheeses, including soft and hard varieties, and visitors can sample them all during a cheese tasting tour. The tour takes visitors through the farm, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at the cheese-making process and the chance to interact with the goats.

Lithgow and the surrounding Blue Mountains areas offer visitors a range of exciting activities to enjoy. Whether you’re interested in history, natural beauty, or simply good food, there’s something for everyone. And with the Jannei Goat Dairy in Lidsdale as your final destination, you’re sure to have a memorable trip.

Book your farm visit today!

Posted on by

Marinated Goat Fetta

We love making fresh marinated goat fetta with fresh herbs and spices from the farm. It makes for a great before dinner treat or an extra inclusion onto a salad bowl with the oil acting as a ready made salad dressing. Our fetta is placed in a low salt brine which preserves the nutiness of the cheese and is made with our fresh farm milk.

Why not have a go at making some yourself!

  • goats fetta

Ingredients:

340 gm – Fetta
1 t. Chilli flakes
1 t. Peppercorns
1 t. Oregano
2 x Garlic cloves pealed
A nice Olive Oil (We got ours from Rylestone Olive Press 1 hour from us on the way to Mudgee)
Sunflower oil (if storing in fridge or a while see note)
3 x Cloves for a Christmas flare
A sterilized jar

Method: 
Cut the Fetta into cubes and lightly crush the garlic cloves with the flat of your knife. Then combine all the ingredients above into a jar with the Fetta. Finally pour the olive oil over the top until the cheese is completely covered.  Place the lid on and leave in a warm part of the fridge for around 48 hours. There you have it home made marinated fetta!

Note: If you are storing it for a period use a blend the olive and sunflower oil. Mix one part olive oil and two parts sunflower oil. If you don’t do this the oil will start to solidify around the cheese due to the coldness of your fridge. If this happens just leave it out for a little while before serving.     

Get your order in today and tomorrow for dispatch next week.

Posted on by

Bad news for licensed Raw Goat Milk in Victoria

Raw milk thumbanilJannei’s licensed raw milk is no longer available in our two Victorian shops due to the Victorian Health Authority and Victorian Government policy in this area.

You can on the other hand get it delivered to your door through our cold milk delivery service.

Jannei milk has been legally registered and approved in four other states for over 20 years.

We are disappointed that the authorities in Victoria have just blanket everyone into there laws because of providers that were illegally selling their milk with poor food handling standards.

We want to apologise to our customers as we won’t be able to supply our two shops with fresh raw milk (Terra Madre and Passion Foods).

We would ask you to approach your local member to ask to have this policy changed.

We will update you with information of who you might approach more directly.

You can buy Jannei  RAW goats milk bulk from the factory, freighted to you directly, as we have a refrigerated freight company that can deliver in bulk (6+ litres).

For more information please check out our online service

Jannei can be frozen on arrival and defrosted as you have need.

We want to assure our loyal customers that our milk is LICENCED, LEGAL and CLEAN passing rigorous testing and standards at the dairy to ensure quality and safety for consumers.

Sincerely

The Jannei team