Say Cheese

Life these days has been full of emotions. The smallest trigger can set off a crying, laughing, or coughing spell. Sad songs have made me cry(try Steven Curtis Chapman's newest cd Beauty Will Rise ). My three year old telling me I'm "a little bit of a bad driver" has made me laugh. The sinus infection that I am fighting off has made me cough...all night long. I have found only one way to solve all three....to dream about food.

Yep, strange I know! Those who know me(lucky you) know that I am quite the emotional eater. I wish I could be one of those who lose their appetite when they are experiencing emotions beyond their control, but I cross the line of gluttony.
Give me anything smeared with peanut butter, mayo, Nutella, butter, or cheese. You got it...I'm there.

There is one thing that I would love to have right now...my Dad's pimento cheese.
So, without further ado...the most requested blog comment request, thus far...the recipe!

"Spike's Pimento Cheese"

2 16oz sharp/cheddar cheese blocks
2 jars pimentos- drained
1 jar banana pepper rings- mild(reserve juice)
2 cups mayo(Hellmanns only!!)
salt & pepper to taste.

Using cheese grater, grate cheese over large bowl. Add drained pimentos. Add banana pepper rings(I usually use kitchen shears to cut them into small pieces). Add some of the juice of the peppers to moisten. Add mayonaise and salt & pepper.
Serve on melba, wasa or assorted crackers.

Enjoy Spike Zentz's(my papa)recipe with someone you love!