Marinated Cheese

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

1 (2 oz) jar diced pimiento, draned

3 T choppped fresh parsley

3 T minced green onions

3 closves garlic, minced

1 t sugar

3/4 t dried whole basil

1/2 t slat

1/2 t freshly ground pepper

 1 (8 oz) block sharp cheddar cheese, chilled

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, chilled

combine first 10 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.  set marinade mixture aside.  cut block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise.  cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices; set aside.  repeat with the cream cheese.  arrange cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edge.  pour marinade over cheese slices.  cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.  transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating fashion, reserving marinade.  spoon marinade over cheese slices. serve with crackers