Ridin’ on the Chain Gang
Refreshments from the ladies of Minter City Methodist Church––the most talked about rest stop of the Bikes, Blues & Bayous bike ride

Belva’s Pimento Cheese
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese (or 1/2 pound sharp and 1/2 pound medium cheddar cheese)
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 ounces Velveeta cheese
2-3 tablespoons grated onion
2-3 cloves garlic
1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise (not low fat, no time to cut calories)
1 teaspoon prepared mustard (ball park)
1 teaspoon Grey Poupon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Few dashes Tabasco, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

Grate the cheese in a food processor. Add all other ingredients and blend coarsely. Add the pimento last. Salt and pepper to taste. Go easy on the salt, as some cheese is salty to begin with. Be sure to taste as you go. Belva Pleasants

White chocolate Macadamia nut Cookies
Bully’s Best Bites by The Junior Auxilliary of Starkville
1 pound butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 (16-ounce) box light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla
5 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups white chocolate chips
2 1/2 cups macadamia nuts

Mix butter, sugar and brown sugar for 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix an additional one minute. Add flour, soda and salt. Mix well. Add white chocolate chips and nuts. Make cookies large. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Do not over bake. Makes lots of cookies. DM