"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> Goomba wrote:
>> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>
>> This next week in Augusta, Georgia, enormous quantities of pimento
>> cheese will be consumed as the world descends on the Augusta National
>> Golf Club for a little tournament. The hosts are known for their
>> pimento cheese sandwiches and I always make it a point to get one or
>> two. It is a wonderful thing to enjoy with a beer.
>
> The instant I saw pimento cheese I thought Goomba must be
> on her way to the Masters soon. Forever linked in my mind.
> I've never actually had pimento (pimiento?) cheese, myself.
>
> nancy

Wow. This was a staple in our house. As kids we called it "minnow cheese",
served on white bread, crackers or celery. I've even tasted it made with
Velveeta and chow-chow, and it wasn't bad. I was probably 12, though. I've
saved the recipe Mr. Bill posted, and will make that tomorrow for my mom!
Sounds good and it makes me want some homemade minnow cheese!

HH