On Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:54:10 -0700 (PDT), Tommy Joe
> wrote:

>On Apr 30, 5:39*pm, Gary > wrote:
>
>> I actually prefer the green can parmesan cheese. The flavor is more
>> concentrated and intense. *I've used both but I do prefer the canned
>> version. *Perhaps it's because that's what I grew up eating or maybe I buy
>> cheap fresh cheese.
>
>
> I like your honesty on this. That's the spirit, admit up front
>that you're no expert, in the hopes of keeping some snobbish
>instigator from saying something negative about your comments. It is
>very possible that a lot of what we like we like because of habit.
>But the idea of eating is not to impress other people, it's for you
>and it's your choice.

People prefer the foods they were fed growing up and their taste
preferences don't change much throughout their lives... if as a child
your parents fed you canned ravioli as a special treat that is what
you will consider gourmet dining your entire life.