Servings: 10 to 12

1 log (11 oz) plain goat cheese 1 log (11 oz) plain goat cheese
2 tbsp extra-virgin-olive oil 2 tbsp extra-virgin-olive oil
¼ cup whole pink peppercorns, coarsely crushed ¼ cup whole pink peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley 1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
Fresh figs, cut in half Fresh figs, cut in half
Dried whole apricots Dried whole apricots
Sliced baguettes Sliced baguettes
Apple and/or pear slices Apple and/or pear slices

Brush all sides of cheese with olive oil. Combine the peppercorns and parsley on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Roll the goat cheese log in the peppercorn-parsley combination, coating evenly on all sides. Transfer to a serving platter and chill until ready to serve.
Surround the goat cheese log with figs, apricots, bread slices and apple and/or  pear slices.

Makes: 10-12. Active: 15 minutes. Total: 15 minutes.  Makes: 10 to 12. Active: 15 minutes. Total: 15 minutes.