Coarsely chop the olives and mix with the garlic, lemon rind and juice, bread crumbs and soft cheese. Pound the mixture until smooth or place in a food processor and work until fully blended. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Store the pate in a screw top jar and chill for several hours before using, this lets the flavors develop.

For a delicious cocktail snack, use a cookie cutter to cut out small circles from a thinly sliced loaf. Cook the bread circles in a mixture of olive oil and butter until they are a light golden brown color. Drain well on paper towels. Top each circle with a little of the pate, garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately. This pate will keep chilled in airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.