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First Published : October 11, 2021 Updated: September 28, 2025  Here's a nice festive looking little appetizer to serve with crackers for Thanksgiving. But you needn't worry. Despite what the title might suggest, there is no pumpkin in this cheeseball. That would just be gross. If this recipe looks a little bit familiar, it's because it is. It's actually the same recipe as  “jim's Cheesy Christmas Wreath” that I shared with you previously. The only difference in this recipe is the presentation. This cheese ball is coloured and formed to look like a pumpkin instead of a Christmas Wreath. Hint: I’ll let you in on a little secret. I’m colour blind and had a little trouble getting the pumpkin the right shade of orange. If you have the same problem you can do what I did. Use your favourite photoshop app to touch up the pictures you take of your Pumpkin Cheeseball to help your Thanksgiving memories achieve a Norman Rockwell status. Prep Time: ½ hour Wait Time: 3 hour...

- jim Young “La Gente Del Barrio (The People Of The Neighbourhood)”, It’s a Tito Thing - Hector Lebron Special achievements deserve special awards. While money can be a great motivator, it isn’t the only  motivator. And contrary to popular belief it isn’t even always the best motivator.  Sometimes it’s the simple things in life, like a gold star or a pat on the back that can motivate people the most. It’s recognition from your peers, the people you respect and admire. A sense of belonging.  In 2011, the MLB banned milestone bonuses from being recognized as part of a player’s contract, effectively outlawing a bonus for a player achieving 3,000 hits, 500 home runs etc.  And while there may be no extra money for something like hitting a home run in Major League Baseball, it does not diminish the batter’s desire to hit one out of the park every time he gets up to bat. Just to make it a little more fun (because after all, when it comes right down to it, baseball is stil...