Goat Cheese Pancakes

Goat cheese is the perfect accompaniment to pancakes—you get the nice, bright tang that comes with buttermilk as well as some saltiness. Feel free to top these bad boys with fresh fruit or compote, and you won't miss when it’s breakfast time.

This recipe comes together in no time and is quite easy to make! I would have never thought to add goat cheese to breakfast foods, but this recipe was inspired by my time at Portland Creamery in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Dr. Lauren Acton of Tempo Farm, which provides the milk for Portland Creamery's cheese, says the health and happiness of the goat is also a priority during the actual milking process. At Tempo Farm, they follow a strict schedule based on the health of each goat's udders so that the process is never painful. Read more about the whole process here.