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Default How we went from beef on the hoof to mystery meat in a box

On 8/7/2015 7:24 AM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> The "Olde English" cheese is certainly nothing special.
>>> I have a crab recipe that calls for it and I always bought the OE
>>> cheese thinking it had some special taste. I never tasted it plain, I
>>> just mixed it in. Last time though I decided to try a spoonful by
>>> itself. I couldn't believe I'd been paying so much for this tiny jar
>>> all the years. It tastes just like 'american cheese product' to me.
>>>
>>> Next time I make this recipe I'll just melt some of those slices. Or
>>> maybe buy some real mild cheddar from the deli to melt. All about the
>>> same taste.
>>>

>> There's always Cheese-Whiz

>
> Seriously, that's probably just as good as that stupid Olde English
> cheese.
>

I know. That's why I mentioned it. Easier than melting sliced "cheese
product", right? It probably has the same consistency as those little
crocks. I dunno, I never bought them but I've seen them.

Jill