On Dec 22, 9:15�am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> We use a lot of cream cheese here. �Philadelphia brand is often on
> sale, but the average retail is about $2.39 at the big markets. �Last
> week it was on sale for $.68 (limit 2) �Last night it was free with a
> $10 purchase. �But the times it's not on sale other brands are on sale
> for between $.79 and $.99 all the time. �The ingredient lists and
> nutritional facts are almost identical. �We can't tell the difference
> so we buy whatever is cheapest. �One of our friends claims there is a
> big difference in the taste and she only buys Philadelphia. �Are my
> taste buds fooling me? �Can you tell the difference? �What kind do you
> buy? �Curious minds need to know these things!!
>
> Lou

Maybe it is my active imagination, but sometimes it seems as if it is
NOT Philly cheese, it is not so creamy. Yes , I know there is probably
no logical reason for this, so maybe it is just that I am a victem of
advertising. I usually buy the Philly. Go figure.

Rosie