Forest Spread and Pate Platter with Sliced Baguette

Name: Forest Spread and Pate Platter with Sliced Baguette
Ingredients: 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup dry Sherry; 1 loaf baguette, sliced at bread counter of market; 8 ounces pate, available in specialty foods case of market, choose country or mousse-style, any flavor, ask for tastings, to choose; Cornichons, for garnish; Capers, for garnish; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish