Test Post

This is a test to see if I can create a new post, this is only a test.

Had this been a real post you would be shocked.

*This was done by my wonderful, tech-savvy husband Jason, who figured out why blogger has not been working for me for quite some time.  Apparently, I need to actually read those Blogger Update thingies (technical term:) to know when settings have been changed!

Tasty Tuesday: Grandma's Cheese Ball

I am a sucker for several things. One would be family traditions, another would be recipes, a third, would be cheese! YUM!

I found this cheese ball recipe, written in my Grandma Alice's handwriting, right before our Kotnik family Christmas gathering. Because I am following an IC friendly diet, I have made some adaptations, but this is still the yummiest cheese ball I have ever had. It also is super simple to make (seriously, I can't believe I ever purchased a cheese ball!). Without further rambling, here it is...

Cheese Ball

1 pound white American cheese, torn into pieces

8 oz regular cream cheese (not low fat!)

1/2 stick butter

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder (if you can tolerate)

crushed almonds

Mix first 5 ingredients and shape into ball (I use my Kitchen Aid, but it could be done by hand as well). Roll in crushed almonds. *The original recipe calls for for 1/2 teaspoon worchestershire sauce. If you are not following an IC diet, feel free to include it.*