Have a Holiday Idea? Submit and Get It Voted In!
Submit & Vote
.svg)
Treat yourself to something special this Goats Cheese Day - try a delicious new recipe or explore the unique flavors of goat cheese dishes!
It's time to get cheesy and celebrate Goats Cheese Day on June 25! This day is all about celebrating the creamy, delicious goodness of goats cheese, a type of cheese that has been popular for thousands of years. It's believed that goats cheese dates back to 6,000 BC and was first enjoyed in Ancient Greece. Today, it's a popular ingredient in dishes around the world and can be used in salads, pizzas, pastas and more. So gather your friends and family to enjoy some delicious goat cheese dishes and celebrate this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>6000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Goat's Cheese</div><div class='timeline-text'>Goat's cheese can be traced back to 6000 BC and originated from Ancient Greece, considered one of the earliest made dairy products.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Goat Cheese Across Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 19th century, goat's cheese started becoming popular across Europe, especially in France where it is now a staple of the regional cuisine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularity in United States</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popularity of goat's cheese started to grow in the United States in the 1970s through the efforts of farmers and gourmet food enthusiasts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Market Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1990s, goat's cheese became commercially available in supermarkets and specialty shops worldwide, expanding the market significantly.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Functional Properties Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Research showed that goat's cheese has nutritional benefits and its functional properties were recognized, leading to a surge of popularity in the health food sector in the 2010s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2022</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Goats Cheese Day Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Goats Cheese Day is celebrated annually on June 25 to appreciate the distinct taste and versatility of goat cheese in culinary arts.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a goat cheese tasting</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local cheese shop or farmer's market and try to find some goat cheese. Ask the cheesemonger to recommend different kinds of goat cheese, and then do a tasting to find out which one you like the best.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a goats cheese pizza</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making a pizza with goats cheese is a great way to celebrate Goats Cheese Day. Start by making your own dough, or buy a pre-made crust from the store. Top with your favorite sauce, vegetables, and a generous helping of crumbled goats cheese.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a goats cheese tart</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making a tart with goats cheese is easy and delicious. Preheat your oven to 375°F, then mix together some melted butter, flour, and salt until it forms a dough. Roll out the dough and line a tart pan with it, then fill it with a mixture of eggs, cream, and crumbled goats cheese.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Enjoy a goats cheese salad</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create the perfect Goats Cheese Day salad by combining greens, roasted vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, and crumbled goats cheese. Top with your favorite dressing for an easy and delicious meal.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a goats cheese party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some friends over for a goats cheese tasting party! Have everyone bring their favorite kind of goat cheese (or purchase several kinds yourself) and enjoy tasting them all together. You can also provide crackers, breads, fruits, and honey to really make it an event!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Goats cheese is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Goats cheese has a unique, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with so many dishes. Whether you're using it in a salad, sandwich or pasta dish, goats cheese always adds an amazing flavor that can't be beat!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Goats Cheese is nutritious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Goats cheese is naturally high in the essential nutrient calcium and contains more phosphorus than cow's milk making it an excellent source of nutrition for those seeking to increase their intake of healthy minerals. Plus, its lower fat content makes it a great choice for individuals trying to stick to diets with reduced calorie counts!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Goats Cheese supports sustainable farming</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The production of goats cheese helps support local farmers who practice sustainable, ethical farming practices. These small farms often use methods that are healthier for the environment, such as rotating pastures for their goats and using organic fertilizers instead of synthetic fertilizers.</p></div></div>
Goats Cheese Day is celebrated on June 25 every year. In 2024 Goats Cheese Day will occur on a Tuesday.
2023
Jun 25
Sunday
2024
Jun 25
Tuesday
2025
Jun 25
Wednesday
2026
Jun 25
Thursday
2027
Jun 25
Friday
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}
