NewsDecember 15, 2011
Baetje Farm in Bloomsdale, Mo. produces varieties of pure artisan farmstead goat milk cheese.
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Steve Baetje visits with Scraper Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at his Bloomsdale, Mo. farm.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Steve Baetje visits with Scraper Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at his Bloomsdale, Mo. farm.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The Baetje Farms buck in the pasture Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Baetje Farms buck in the pasture Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 in Bloomsdale, Mo.
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Heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Red barns fill the landscape Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Red barns fill the landscape Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje brings out a tray heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese for seasoning Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje brings out a tray heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese for seasoning Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Red barns fill the landscape Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Red barns fill the landscape Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
LaVonne Leach, left, and Veronica Baetje package heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com LaVonne Leach, left, and Veronica Baetje package heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje hand wraps heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje hand wraps heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Saannen goats stay warm inside the barn Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Saannen goats stay warm inside the barn Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
An award winning heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com An award winning heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje hand wraps heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje hand wraps heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
LaVonne Leach packages heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. The goat cheese was seasoned using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com LaVonne Leach packages heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. The goat cheese was seasoned using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
LaVonne Leach carries packaged heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese back to the cooler Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com LaVonne Leach carries packaged heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese back to the cooler Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Goat milk meters hang on the wall Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Goat milk meters hang on the wall Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje visits with some of her Saannen goats Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje visits with some of her Saannen goats Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Saannen goats stay warm inside the barn Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Saannen goats stay warm inside the barn Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Red barns fill the landscape Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Red barns fill the landscape Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Red barns fill the landscape Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Red barns fill the landscape Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje seasons heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese with certified organic Herbs de Provence.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje seasons heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese with certified organic Herbs de Provence.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje brings a tray of heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese out of the cooler for seasoning Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje brings a tray of heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese out of the cooler for seasoning Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The cheese make room behind Baetje Farms pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The cheese make room behind Baetje Farms pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
LaVonne Leach, right, and Veronica Baetje walk along the drive Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com LaVonne Leach, right, and Veronica Baetje walk along the drive Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje seasons heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese with certified organic Herbs de Provence.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje seasons heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese with certified organic Herbs de Provence.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Steve Baetje shows one of the heart shaped molds used to make Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Steve Baetje shows one of the heart shaped molds used to make Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje brings out a tray of heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese to be seasoned Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje brings out a tray of heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese to be seasoned Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje visits with some of her Saannen goats Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje visits with some of her Saannen goats Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
LaVonne Leach, left, and Veronica Baetje package heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com LaVonne Leach, left, and Veronica Baetje package heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese using organic fresh ground pepper just before packaging.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
LaVonne Leach holds Jacques Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com LaVonne Leach holds Jacques Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Veronica Baetje seasons heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese with organic ground pepper.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Veronica Baetje seasons heart shaped Coeur de la Creme, pure artisan goat cheese Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Baetje Farms in Bloomsdale, Mo. Baetje seasoned the goat cheese with organic ground pepper.
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