"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> Jerry Avins > wrote:
>
>> A big hunk of Philly cream cheese is about as hearty as a big hunk of
>> butter.
>
>
> Jerry,
>
> Philadelphia brand cream cheese is made in New York.
>
> If it was ever made in Philly, I dunno.
>
> Either they liked the "Where liberty began" psychological advertising
> angle
> or they just wanted to shift the blame for their product on Philly!?!
>
> I've never tasted the real stuff. I'd bet the Amish make the good stuff!

"Philadelphia" was chosen as a brand name
in 1920 because at that time Philadelphia
was considered the best food city in the US. Honest...

<http://tinyurl.com/8x54phl>

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