As a kid, my parents’ business was right around the corner from The Milk Pail, the best open-air market and cheese shop in town. I’d go with my mom to pick out different cheeses to try, some delicious and some so stinky I’ve blocked their names out of my memory. The milder, more approachable goat cheeses were always a favorite, and I now keep one in my fridge most of the time.

The Milk Pail is no longer in business (and I no longer live nearby), so I’m getting my cheese fix elsewhere: Trader Joe’s. I love how they get new cheeses in every season, and my favorite entry this spring is the Chèvre with Fine Herbs. It’s goaty, tangy, and herby, and I plan on enjoying it as much as I can while it’s still on the shelves!

Price: $3.29 for a 5-ounce log

Why I Love It: The herb-crusted goat cheese is surprisingly versatile. It’s delicious spread on crackers or crumbled on top of salads, grain bowls, and soups.

The texture of this chèvre is similar to most other fresh goat cheeses I’ve tried. It’s pasty and smooth, with a texture that’s slightly firmer than cream cheese. Straight out of the fridge, it’s solid enough to be crumbled. When left to come up to room temperature, it becomes soft and spreadable.