These ladies were young, “Junior” members of the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter of the DAR when ‘Missouri Juniors DARing to Cook Book!” was published about 50 years ago. In honor of America’s 250th, each week leading up to July 4 we will publish one of their recipes and one of the quotes sprinkled among the pages of the book. Enjoy!

PARTY CHEESE BALLS

Janice Parris, Lafayette-Lexington Chapter DAR 16 oz. cream cheese

1 jar Olde English cheese

‘/2 c. minced onion

1 jar Roka cheese

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Whip room temperature cheeses together. When well blended, add Worcestershire sauce and onion. Chill. Shape into balls. Roll in parsley and chopped pecans.

Quote:

Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it.