On Dec 22, 10:15 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

My DH agrees with you, that there is no difference. The kidlet, OTOH,
will not eat certain brands, saying they don't taste right. Philly's
on sale here often enough that I can stock up at 99 cents and be done
with it.

maxine in ri