On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:30:51 -0500, "Dee.Dee" >
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>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
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>> 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
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>I buy Philadelphia cream cheese, because it's always there when I want some,
>and I've read that it is actually better, but I don't know that. Most of
>the time it tastes metallic. I use it seldom and add honey to it when I do,
>so it really doesn't make a lot of difference.
>
>The last time I bought it I bought the spreadable that comes in the tub.
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>I have a big 2 pounder, I think, at bay, for some rugelach (I think). I
>always buy it from Costco and don't check prices.

The big one from Costco isn't Philly. But it tastes fine to me.

Lou