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Recalls: Kraft Recalls Singles Just In Time to Ruin Holiday

radcen said:
Ruin the holiday? Phfft! It's not even real cheese. Buy real cheese instead, and you'll enjoy it more.
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I've long considered “American Cheese” to be an insult to the nation whose name it bears. The blandest, dullest of all cheese-like substances, and it isn't even real cheese.

The term ought to refer to some genuine cheese, that more properly reflects the American nation, culture, and heritage—something with a bold blend of flavors.
 
Bob Blaylock said:
I've long considered “American Cheese” to be an insult to the nation whose name it bears. The blandest, dullest of all cheese-like substances, and it isn't even real cheese.

The term ought to refer to some genuine cheese, that more properly reflects the American nation, culture, and heritage—something with a bold blend of flavors.
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Real American cheese tastes good. Fake American cheese does not. I have evolved into something of a cheese snob over the years. With one exception, I refuse to buy anything that is labeled "cheese food" or "cheese product". It must be real cheese or I don't buy it.

My lone exception is Velveeta. I don't buy it often, but it does make a tasty queso-type dip in a hurry.
 
radcen said:
Ruin the holiday? Phfft! It's not even real cheese. Buy real cheese instead, and you'll enjoy it more.
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Another benefit of living in Canada - we get Canadian cheese, some of the finest in the world.

But have a terrific Labour Day weekend and enjoy the last long weekend of the summer.
 
CanadaJohn said:
Another benefit of living in Canada - we get Canadian cheese, some of the finest in the world.

But have a terrific Labour Day weekend and enjoy the last long weekend of the summer.
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Thanks, CJ! The smell of a million grills being fired up - add in some beer, and that's what it's all about, sweetie! :mrgreen: We'll worry about Winter later.....
 
Bob Blaylock said:
I've long considered “American Cheese” to be an insult to the nation whose name it bears. The blandest, dullest of all cheese-like substances, and it isn't even real cheese.

The term ought to refer to some genuine cheese, that more properly reflects the American nation, culture, and heritage—something with a bold blend of flavors.
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American cheese is cheddar cheese that has been pasteurized and emulsified with added preservatives such as sodium phosphate. The point was to extend the shelf life and avoid waste. Originally it was stored in sterilized cans or jars and would last for months at room temperature without spoiling. This was a boon in WWII when it came to feeding the troops. Natural cheeses are fine if you don't have to send them without refrigeration on a slow boat to the Philippians to feed the military and provide humanitarian relief. It was American ingenuity solving a tough problem and something we ought to be proud of.
 
radcen said:
Real American cheese tastes good. Fake American cheese does not. I have evolved into something of a cheese snob over the years. With one exception, I refuse to buy anything that is labeled "cheese food" or "cheese product". It must be real cheese or I don't buy it.

My lone exception is Velveeta. I don't buy it often, but it does make a tasty queso-type dip in a hurry.
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Greetings, Radcen. :2wave:

When my children were younger, I had a middle age woman as a babysitter/housekeeper because I worked full time. She made mac and cheese for the kids using Velveeta, which became the only way they liked it, and still do to this day! No boxed mac and cheese for them, and it's so easy to fix. That woman could make a meal to feed a family out of almost nothing - using one leftover cooked chicken leg/thigh, shredded off the bone, a few bread slices at the bottom of the loaf that had gotten hard, lots of "cheesy potatoes," some spices,and a little tomato sauce. It was baked, cut in large squares, and it was excellent! Very frugal woman who hated wasting food, a great cook, and a kind soul - I wish she was still around!
 
polgara said:
Greetings, Radcen. :2wave:

When my children were younger, I had a middle age woman as a babysitter/housekeeper because I worked full time. She made mac and cheese for the kids using Velveeta, which became the only way they liked it, and still do to this day! No boxed mac and cheese for them, and it's so easy to fix. That woman could make a meal to feed a family out of almost nothing - using one leftover cooked chicken leg/thigh, shredded off the bone, a few bread slices at the bottom of the loaf that had gotten hard, lots of "cheesy potatoes," some spices,and a little tomato sauce. It was baked, cut in large squares, and it was excellent! Very frugal woman who hated wasting food, a great cook, and a kind soul - I wish she was still around!
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I love people like that. :)
 
"I never mix cheese with fighting crime".

-Batman, from the TV series
 
radcen said:
Ruin the holiday? Phfft! It's not even real cheese. Buy real cheese instead, and you'll enjoy it more.
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I like the taste and texture of American cheese. I prefer it on my burger and spicy Korean ramen over other cheeses. I also like cheddar, mozzarella, swiss, provolone, Monterrey Jack,colby, Parmigiano-Reggiano/Parmesan and other cheeses.
 
jamesrage said:
I like the taste and texture of American cheese. I prefer it on my burger and spicy Korean ramen over other cheeses. I also like cheddar, mozzarella, swiss, provolone, Monterrey Jack,colby, Parmigiano-Reggiano/Parmesan and other cheeses.
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What? No pepper jack?

Me, I love me some Mozzarella.
 
Lachean said:
What? No pepper jack?

Me, I love me some Mozzarella.
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I like lightning jack.Its a colby jack cheese blend with red and green jalapenos.
 
have to give kraft props for acknowledging the supply chain problem before someone got sick.

as for cheese snobbery, i sit on both sides of that fence. most of the time, i like real cheese. occasionally, though, i go for the processed stuff. if it's a cookout, i'm your huckleberry regardless of whether it's cheese or cheese food.
 
Cheese is definitely my weakness but I don't really like any of that weird processed crap, I like it fresh. I've been getting this peppered goat cheese at the farmers market the past few weeks and luckily I only buy small packages because it's addicting.
 
Bob Blaylock said:
I've long considered “American Cheese” to be an insult to the nation whose name it bears. The blandest, dullest of all cheese-like substances, and it isn't even real cheese.

The term ought to refer to some genuine cheese, that more properly reflects the American nation, culture, and heritage—something with a bold blend of flavors.
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Real American cheese is good. That processed cheese substitute known as Kraft Singles is ass.
 
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