Marinated Feta Cheese

Super easy and sooooo delicious!!

My friend Cindy came over the other evening for a 

girl's night of wine and cheese on the patio.

She mentioned this wonderful way to prepare feta cheese.

Of course, I had to try it!

Trader Joe's sell three different blocks of feta cheese, I marinated

all three types and they were all delicious.

When preparing this recipe, try to use a container that is only slightly

larger than the cheese block you are using, that way the olive oil 

will make its way half way up the side of the cheese.

Make sure to have plenty of fresh cut baguette or ciabatta bread,

it is addictive, you won't want to stop eating it.

As Always,

ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS

1 block of feta cheese

1 lemon

1 large clove of garlic

1/3-1/2 cup fresh thyme

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sliced baguette or Ciabatta bread

    In a small container, just a bit larger than the block of feta, place the drained feta block.  Pour over olive oil to reach half way up the side of the cheese.  With a microplane, grate the garlic clove over the top of the cheese, then grate the zest of the lemon, and then add the juice of the lemon.  Strip all the fresh thyme off its stems, and heap over the top of the cheese, letting some fall down the sides, into the oil.  Cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the cheese. 

    This can be made a day ahead.  Serve with fresh sliced baguette or ciabatta bread.