Flat Broke with Two Goats

by Jennifer McGaha

Nostalgia Pesto For this recipe, I use a variety of types of basil leaves. Lemon is especially good. •2 cups fresh basil leaves •2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped •1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil •1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted •1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, shredded •Sea salt, to taste In a food processor, pulse the basil and garlic until combined. Add the nuts and cheese. Pulse a few more times. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with sea salt. Serve over hot noodles to a wistful crowd in a cheerful, sunlit room.

Molasses Cocktail for Finicky Goats Mix 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses with 2 cups warm goat’s milk. Pour into an empty, clean soda bottle fitted with a nipple, or if your goat is extra finicky, onto a plate propped on an overturned soup pot. Gently massage baby goat’s ears while she drinks.

The milk of Nigerian dwarfs has a high percentage of fat, which means their milk makes rich cheese,