Texas is known for many things (barbecue, duelies, cowboy boots), but farmstead goat cheese hasn’t been one of them.

Until now. After getting a taste of artisanal cheeses in Europe, Nancy Patton made it her mission to create her own chevre in her hometown of Lubbock.

And that’s how Haute Goat was born. Patton attended cheese classes from masters across the country, purchased some goats, and set up production by the pool (the goats relaxed on chaise lounges while she milked them). True story.

It’s details like using only pasteurized milk for fresh cheeses and never pasteurizing aged ones that make the curds insanely delicious and award winning.

Serve the goat cheese chocolate truffles and lavender cheese to guests at your next soiree.

That will really get their goats.

Available by phone order (806-792-6400). For more information, go to hautegoatcreamery.com.