FOOTHILLS TIMES SEPTEMBER 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017 WHOLE MAG 2017 | Page 56

"According to legend," writes Michelle Buffardi, author of Great Balls of Cheese, "the first cheese ball in recorded history was made in 1801 by Elisha Brown, Jr. on his farm and presented to President Thomas Jefferson" at the White House. Foothills Times Contributed by Judy Moore Ingredients: 2 8oz packages of cream cheese 1 8oz bar of extra sharp cheese grated 2 Tbs of minced onions 2 Tbs of minced bellpeppers 2 Tbs of steak sauce 2 Tbs. Of Worcestsire sauce 1 Tbs Texas Pete 1 Tsp of Soy sauce Directions: Mix all ingredients thoroughly and shape into a ball. Roll in chopped pecans. Garnish with a cherry is optional. 56