• 10 ounces of fresh local goat cheese
• 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• 15 sage leaves
• 12 black peppercorns, crushed
• A small handful of fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary
• 1 tablespoon of chopped oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon Michael's Culinary Lavender
• 1/3 cup of olive oil

Slice the cheese into 1/2 inch slices. Scatter 1/2 of the herbs, garlic and peppercorns on a serving dish. Place the cheese on top of the herbs. Cover with the remaining herbs and flavors. Drizzle the olive oil over the cheese.
Marinate for 24 hours covered in the refrigerator. Remove and bring to room trmperature one hour before serving.