Lemon, Rosemary adn garlic marinated goat cheese

can use small balls of mozzerella for a milder flavor

1/3c grape seed or safflower oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2t minced fresh rosemary plus 1 3-inch sprig
1 1/2t lemon zest
salt and pepper
1/3c EVOO or more as necessary
1 10.5-11 oz log of plain goat cheese chilled and 3/8 inch slices

-heat grape seed oil until warm and add rosemary and garlic, stirring until fragrant
-off heat add zest, salt and pepper and stir and cool to room temp
-add 1/3c EVOO and mix well
-place a couple T of oil into jar
-pack jar alternating between layers of cheese and seasonings from oil, sprinkling each layer lightly with salt and pepper
-stuff rosemary sprig into jar along side and slowly pour remaining oil into jar adding more EVOO if necessary.
-seal and shake
-fridge 3 days to 4 weeks shaking often

czech-style marianted cheese

both brie and camembert work well, brie slightly better

3/4c grape seed or safflower oil or more if necessary
2 medium shallots (1/2c)
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1T minced fresh thyme
1 1/2t minced fresh rosemary
salt and pepper
1 1/2t paprika
1/4 t ground cloves
1/8t cayene pepper
8oz brie chilled, cut into slices about 2 inches long and 1/2inch thick
12 juniper berries, bruised
1/3c walnut halves, toasted and cooled
5 bay leaves

-in a small skillet, over medium low heat, heat 1/4c oil until warm
-add shallots and garlic to soften, add rosemary and thyme
-off heat, add 1/4tsalt and pepper and cool to room temp
-add remaining oil and stir well to mix.
-in 1pint mason jar place a couple T of oil
-in dish mix salt and pepper, paprika, cloves and cayenne.
-dredge 2-3 slices at a time in spices and pack in jar alternating cheese with spices/berry mixture with oil
-slowly add more oil and seasonings to fill jar
-refridgerate up at least 4 days and up to 4 weeks.

Korshi

-grate potatoes, peeled and drained, leave starch
-mix with 2ish eggs
-1T flour, 1/4-1/2 cup salt port, fried to pork bits, take skin off before cooking
-put grease and bits into mix, pour grease over pan edges
-bake 350 til brown and potatoes are cooked.