"Steve Freides" > wrote in message
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> biig wrote:
>> What exactly is it? Is it a processed cheese? We don't have
>> anything up here called American Cheese. We have Velveeta, and
>> processed cheese slices, but I don't think that's it. We have a good
>> selection of other cheeses, but I'm wondering if the equivilent is
>> cheddar?? Thanks....Sharon in Canada
>
> It's a cheese-like thing, made from cheese, milk, and various
> hold-it-together substances, that usually costs less than actual cheese.
>
> I haven't ever found a reason to prefer it to any actual cheese and, if I
> was using a recipe that called for American cheese, cheddar would be my
> substitute. American cheese really doesn't have much flavor, IMHO, rather
> tastes like milk made into a solid with salt added.
>
> I read a joke today - You can always tell a Canadian, but you can't tell
> him much - I thought that was pretty funny and, of course, substitute the
> country or ethnic group of your liking should you wish.
>
> -S-
>
>

Chuckle!! I've heard it the other way around......Sharon in Canada : >