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.