Goomba wrote on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:32:36 -0400:

>> I'm a non-Southerner and I really want to like pimento cheese
>> and the idea of it, but when I read about what it really is, it seems
>> like it would have a repulsive mouth feel. It's
>> shredded American cheese, right? Please explain more about
>> pimento cheese to me. Is it only used for sandwiches. Janet

>It is NOT (repeat: NOT) traditionally made with American cheese
>(whatever that stuff is..I've never really figured it out and never buy
>it)

Unfortunately, "American Cheese" is often emulsified cheddar cheese!


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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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