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"Catmandy (Sheryl)" > wrote:

> On Oct 29, 5:34*pm, Andy > wrote:
> > Kate Connally > wrote:
> > > 3.Cheesesteak - Thin slices of beef cooked with onions and topped with
> > > processed cheese (either Kraft slices or Cheez Whiz from an aerosol
> > can)
> > > and other condiments in a crisp Italian roll or hoagie bun. *From
> > > Philadelphia.

> > A few things about Philly cheesesteaks that haven't made the leap over
> > to Pittsburgh.
> >
> > Hmmm... where to start?...

> > There are NO condiments on a Philly cheesesteak. None. I tried putting
> > ketchup on my Sis-IL's cheesesteak (my 1st) she grabbed my hand scolding
> > me "A great cheesesteak doesn't need ketchup!!!" with a sneer. After the
> > second one, she made perfect sense. She still kept me on my guard,
> > marrying her sister and such.

But what about the hot peppers? I can do without the cheese, but not
the peppers!

> When I visited Stan several years ago, he took me to Jim's Steaks at a
> mall in the Northeast part of Philly, near where his parents live. It
> was a very good sandwich. I don't remember what kind of cheese I
> requested. I imagine I got onions, as I love onions. Stan of course,
> did use ketchup on his. I only used ketchup on the fries, which were
> good.
>
> The point of this is, Stan uses ketchup on his cheesesteak. And was
> born and raised in Philly.

Stan is the exception that proves the rule. Always.

:-)

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA