On Dec 9, 2:30*pm, Andy > wrote:
> 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!

You may be right. The stuff I mourn came from New Holland, PA., About
10 miles east of Lancaster. That's Amish country. Sadly, the Amish
markets near me (there are two within 25 miles) carry a bulk cream
cheese from Beiler's that although it seems to have a bit less guar
gum than supermarket stuff, is still adulterated. I understand that
people want to spread it straight out of the fridge. The real stuff
crumbles when it's too cold. How sad that convenience trumps taste!

Jerry
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