Sesame-Thyme Crusted Goat Cheese with Arugula Salad with Warm Shiitake-Tomato Vinaigrette

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1/2 cup sesame seeds

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced, save some sprigs for garnish

1 teaspoon coarse cracked black pepper

1 log goat cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 pound arugula, prepped

2 tablespoons pommery mustard (whole grain)

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 shallots, minced

2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms

1 cup ripe tomatoes (yellow and red),1/2-inch dice

1 crusty loaf sour dough bread, cut into 1-inch slices

1 head garlic

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Olive oil, to cook