garlic confit — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 3 large or 5 small heads of garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Water
• 2 tablespoons high-quality balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed in the palm of your hand before using
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed in the palm of your hand
• 1 sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• Olive oil
• 5 to 6-ounce log Chèvre (goat cheese), room temperature