Fruited Cheese Log

Ingredients

1/2 c apricots
1 ts poppy seed
1 lb monterey jack cheese
1/2 ts seasoned salt
3/8 c golden raisins
8 oz cream cheese
3/8 c dates
3/8 c dry sherry

Instructions

Walnuts, chopped Cherries, grapes for garnish Soak apricots in 1 c water for 2 hours. Drain and chop. Blend cheeses. Add remaining ingredients, fruits last, mixing thoroughly in between. Turn out onto sheet of foil and shape into 9" log or 2 large balls. Wrap securely and chill until firm. Roll in chopped nuts, cover again in foil and refrigerate 24 hours before serving (may be frozen). Garnish. Mrs. Stanley Nesbitt