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Jannei is – joining with our community Central West- to Promote our Western District in the 2026 RAS EASTER SHOW. IT’S show time!

Jannei is sending down our fresh pressed curd-the- Buche Noir to the 2026 RAS EASTER SHOW DISTRICT DISPLAY. This is where all the districts of NSW showcase their harvest for the awards and display- in the main pavilion. Always a popular display with the public because it’s all about getting together as communities.

Jannie’s Buche Noir is a lovely creamy fresh pressed cheese. The Buche Noir stores in the fridge for two months. Our customers however mostly say- ” It’s not going to last that long!” The Buche Noir is available online and at Jannei cellar door and sales. Also seek it out at Pennys Cheese Shop at Potts Point.

Thanks to the organisers-

A thanks goes to Stuart Muller who will be runs around gathering stock every year. Then the team doing lots of organising to make this special event and a success. Also praying that rain so badly needed, brings in a good display. OOps answered!

2026 RAS EASTER SHOW-ALL OUR ENTRIES

Jannei is also entering four products in the Dairy and Cheese main dairy judging show. 2026 RAS EASTER SHOW here we go again! Jannei cheese is entered in the Non-Bovine Dairy Awards Section. This year we have sent our Raw Milk, Miette, Lidsdale and Fresh Curd for the 2026 RAS judging. The judging is this weekend in fact and winners are announced later in February online and showcased in March at the 2026 RAS EASTER SHOW.

Dairy Awards 2026 RAS

The Dairy Awards are professionally judged, often by international Judges. The show society committee for this event does an excellent job. This is where we have trialed a lot of our cheese styles over the last 30 years as small batch Artisan Cheesemakers. We are entered this year as always in the non-bovine awards section. Which can at times be quite a feat to win, when the non-bovine awards include any mixes of milk with cow’s milk, as well as all the animal breeds.

NON-BOVINE VARIETY WHAT FUN?

Goat Milk, Camel Milk, Sheep Milk and Buffalo Milk are all the standard non-Bovine. We always wonder what will turn up next though. Totally a mixed bag of cheese and dairy when you add all the styles made from these milks -producers are creating so many varied dairy products often to be judged together. What fun!

GOING TO THE RAS 2026 SHOW?-

We hope you enjoy this year’s show everyone. Whatever attracts you there we pray it’s a safe and encouraging time for you and a great community gathering for the 2026 RAS SHOW. We are one country with people from many different backgrounds. We all call Australia HOME so let’s keep that in the forefront of our minds. Go see the district displays and please vote for the WESTERN DISTRICTS! Jannei at 2026 RAS SHOW TIME -YEH!

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A great Cheese board Cheese the Jannei Buche Noir.

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School Holidays , Tidy-up time and lots of Cheese-

That’s what is on the brain this January. Welcome everyone to 2026- Our deliveries to customers commence again this coming week. How we manage to get away from the farm is a testament to pure will power. Seeing family on these special occasions is important to us. Friends also, but guess what everyone is busy doing the same so not always easy. As always if having a break is still on the agenda for you we pray you stay safe .

Our dairy shop times are back to normal from today. We are planning to do repairs and maintenance on the farm if quiet , so bookings help us plan. Use our booking site if you want to visit for a cheese tasting. See our web site for information on shops we deliver to weekly and remember you can bulk order in summer.

Remember we do have beverages and small cheese plates to enjoy. +You can let the kids stretch their legs and have fun seeing the goat kids and our friendly dogs. We have clean amenities on site . Entrance to our amenities and shop have disabled access. Dogs visiting have to be on a leash.

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Farm Fresh-JANNEI Signature -Summer Artisan Goat cheese in a Box-

$150.00

Celebrate this Christmas or any festive occasion with our Jannei Artisan Cheese on the menu. We will send a selection of our amazing fresh hand made cheese to you door- you can purchase you crackers – all in the box will be farm made – added preserves for a surprise – Janette makes wonderful gourmet treats to go with our cheese that are always on the move with farm produce –

In the pack you will receive cheese to the value of your purchase and more – We will pack from our range – (not all )Buche Noir 150gm and Buche Blanc 150gm, a Fresh 200 gm Curd ,  Bent Back, Prairie Cream , Chevrotin- Miette and a marinated Jannei fetta. Choose Sundried Tomato, Chilli or Mountain Valley Herb.  Ricotta , plain fetta – specify any you prefer.

Neils Prairie Cream – a camembert style cheese and available at this time of year and also his semi hard waxed and aged chevrotin. The Lidsdale has fantastic long pallet flavour now at 12mths old.
You can write in the notes if you have preferences  in style – matured or fresh-

Guaranteed you will have plenty of delicious cheese treats for Christmas.

Delivery will be added as normal as you checkout, cost depending on your destination. Farm pick-up can be ticked and no freight is charged. You need to write in the notes the day you will pick up.
We are open Thursday to Saturday and Monday .

Pick the marinated flavoured cheese you want in the notes if you have a preference.

Please note if we fall short of any product we will replace it with an equivalent product it will be a great surprise, all Jannei products stand out in taste and quality.
Preserves -At present we have Red Pepper jelly- mild heat ; Caramelised Onion,;Quince Paste ; Grape Syrup and farm Strawberry Jam.  Onion and capsicum relish  and Farm vegetable relish .

You can pre -order and request a delivery date . This will help with our making and stocking for Christmas or any delivery date!

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Christmas 2025- upcoming information

Jannei will be CLOSED after December- 20th for 12 days.

Open at the farm again Friday the 2nd of January and Saturday the 3rd of January.

Orders online will close 9am Monday the 15th of December for deliveries that week on the 17th till 19th of December depending on your area of delivery.

MARKETS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS

Mudgee Makers: 9am till 12.30pm Sunday 7th December                            

Portland Twight Market :13th December 4pm till 9pm

Tarana Country Market :14th December 9am to 1pm        

Ways to plan ahead to get Jannei cheese and milk, kefir ,yoghurt-

-Pre pay and Order for farm pick up at the farm on our opening days.

-Ask your store near you to order specific products so they can add it to their delivery that week.

 – Prepay online for a market pick up use the farm pick up plug in.   We will put your [id order together for the market Neil attends near you, for free.                   

-You can Order online through the Christmas holidays -but expect the delivery to be the 7th of January- Next Pack Day will be Monday the 5th of January orders will close off on the 5th at 9am. Then repeat this pattern each week as usual. PRAYERS FOR A HAPPY SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Looking forward to hearing about Jesus- the reason for the season with family and friends this season. Thank you all for your continued support in 2025- onward 2026- Janette and Neil @ Jannei

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Take your cheese board to the next level!

Winter at Jannei Goat Dairies: A Season for Aged and Marinated Goat Cheese

As winter settles in, our goats take things a little slower — but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on delicious cheese. At Jannei Goat Dairies, we’ve prepared plenty of cheese made during the warmer months, ready for you to enjoy through winter and into spring.

Seasonal Cheese Selection

Our Lidsdale aged goat cheese and marinated feta are two of our favourites for the cooler months. The Lidsdale, a semi-hard artisan cheese, offers a rich, layered flavour that pairs beautifully with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or even a drizzle of honey. The marinated feta, made from our own goat’s milk, brings a creamy, tangy note to salads, grazing boards, and warm winter dishes.

You’ll also find fresh curd and pressed curd available year-round — perfect for those who enjoy lighter, more delicate cheeses.

Buying Local and Supporting the Herd

When you order directly from our online shop, you’ll receive cheese with long best-before dates and the best delivery value. It’s an easy way to keep your fridge stocked with Australian goat cheese for any occasion, while helping to support our goats through the quieter winter months.

Each purchase goes directly toward feeding and caring for our herd as they raise their kids — ready to provide fresh, creamy milk again in spring and summer.

Delivery and Local Stockists

We deliver refrigerated orders to homes in Sydney’s CBD for a flat freight rate of $25, and we’re working on expanding affordable delivery to other areas.

If you’re in the Blue Mountains, you can find our cheeses locally at:

  • Springwood IGA – LLOYD’S
  • Katoomba Co-Op

You can also visit us directly on the Castlereagh Highway, where our farm factory and cellar door are open for purchases.

Fresh Milk and Kefir

Supplies of fresh milk and kefir are limited during winter, so we recommend placing your orders early. Your ongoing support helps us continue our work as local farmers and cheesemakers — keeping traditional, small-scale goat dairying alive in regional New South Wales.

Enjoy the warmth of winter with a touch of Jannei flavour.
Discover our range of Australian goat cheese online, and bring a taste of the farm to your next gathering.

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Farm Science with a Splash of Common Sense 🥛❄️

We often get two questions from customers – and since we started selling milk in glass bottles this year, the first one has been popping up a lot.

1. Why does liquid expand when frozen?

When you freeze a liquid, the molecules spread out and take up more space. That’s why we tell customers to always decant a little milk before freezing it in plastic bottles – plastic can stretch a bit to cope with the pressure.

Glass bottles are another story. They can’t flex. So, when the milk expands, there’s only one outcome: the lid can pop off, or the glass can crack or shatter completely. The laws of nature win every time!

If you’ve ever had beer bottles burst during fermentation, or left wine in the freezer to “quickly chill” before guests arrive (and then remembered it at midnight…), you’ll know exactly what we mean.

2. Does freezing destroy the nutrition?

No – not even close! Freezing preserves nutrients. If milk or cheese is frozen while fresh, it stays fresh. That’s the whole point of freezing.

Our white mould cheeses still taste amazing after freezing, and the fluffy curd stays just as fluffy. Science wins again – not all technology is voodoo, some of it is simply clever and proven.

Bottom line:

  • Liquids expand when frozen – so give them space, especially in glass bottles.
  • Freezing won’t strip your milk or cheese of its goodness or flavour.

A little science, a little care, and you can enjoy our products fresh now or later.

Thank you for your continued support .

Just doing the best we can –

Jannei team

Janette

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Open day picnic review

The Farm Picnic day went well.

The day was blustery and cool so we think that deterred people but the experience was still fun for those that came. We had lots of complements on the cheese being delicious.

Everyone enjoyed holding the baby Kids. The girls helped here and where great. The Boys helped on the farm trail and everyone helped get the farm ready so Wow! Spring cleaning all done!

The farm looks great even the wisteria is in flower, usually eaten by now by Crimson Rosella’s! It was a great trial run and we hope to develop the idea so more families know about it. Anyway check out the photos below on it when you get time and give us any suggestions or feed back.

If you have a group that wants to visit the farm please contact us via email or phone and organise a time. We would love to have you. You might be travelling past please drop in, call or email if you want make sure we don’t miss you!