Fete Hive

the life of every party

A lover of all things celebratory, parties are always on my mind. I spend my days and nights in search of the next great inspiration for the next big bash. Join me on my journey as I taste, sip and host events all in hopes of making people happy and most importantly having fun. 

One of those days....

We have all had them, one of those days....some of us more often then we would like. Today was one of those days, after spending the morning bouncing back and forth between calls with attorneys like a ping pong ball trying to hammer out a last minute contract for a large event tomorrow night and sadly not coming to a resolution I found myself with a massive headache and utter lack of motivation to conquer the remainder of the day.

In a hope to clear my mind and fill my stomach with something other than coffee I wondered into the kitchen. After searching the cabinets and fridge and determine that yes, it was still too early for wine I realized that I had all the ingredients to whip up a batch of Pimento Cheese that would surely take me right to my happy place. 

I have promised this before and am finally ready to share my recipe. While I love it, feel free to improvise. Switching it up is half the fun - smoked paprika, roasted red peppers, jalapenos all jazz up this "starter" recipe. 

pimento cheese

1 package Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar, grated 

1/2 - 3/4 cup of real mayo - Hellman's or Dukes if you can find it. Less or more as I like mine a little creamy 

2 tbs diced pimentos with juice

3-4 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce

3-4 dashes Tabasco Sauce

1/2 tsp onion powder & garlic powder

Salt & Pepper to taste  

Mix it all up, spread it on some bread - if your feeling frisky pop it in a 400 degree oven and toast it up. Take a bite and and watch you problems fade away. I like to wash it down with some ice tea. 

Pre-oven, just as delightful. 

Pre-oven, just as delightful. 

Toasted up and ready to do the trick!

Toasted up and ready to do the trick!