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Party Cheese Ball
Friends rave over this easy to make and delicious party favorite

Ingredients
16 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
8 oz. Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons chopped white onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Vermouth
1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
pinch of cayenne
pinch of salt
1 cup Pecans, chopped

Method
Beat the cream cheese and cheddar cheese with an electric mixer until well-blended.
Mix in all remaining ingredients, except Pecans. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.
Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll it in the pecans. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Note: You may substitute finely chopped parsley [or any fresh chopped herb], chopped toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds [white or black], paprika, chili powder, etc. for the pecans.