RixPix Loc: Miami, Florida

It was a cool Saturday in October when we decided to have lunch at the World Famous Carnegie Deli on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The place was packed. We were seated in the back and our order was taken (one Woody Allen to share and a couple of sodas). The tables around us cleared out and were refilled by an endless stream of people. At the very next table a woman and her two daughters were seated and handed menus.

We noticed them as they were British and a bit posh in both speech and dress. The discussion was about the cheese used and the mother turned to our waiter, a middle-aged Greek with a thick accent, and asked what was the flavor of American cheese as she had never heard of it before. She continued is it like a cheddar? Without missing a beat the waiter answered "its yellow" and spun on his heels. Only in New York do you find such genuine humor.

nippy norman Loc: manchester

You will have to explain that story to me please..i'm afraid I don't get it.

Spindrift62 Loc: Dorset, England. U.K.

There is only one thing wrong with 'American Cheese'. It's rubbery and has absolutely no taste whatsoever. 'It's yellow' is in fact it's only similarity to anything edible. That and 'grits' were the only two downers of some memorable American holidays. Lovely locations, lovely people, great food. Grits by the way looks and tastes like wallpaper paste. Pastrami on Rye more than made up for the cheese deficiencies however and the ridiculously cheap 'all you can eat' breakfasts in Shoney's (?) restaurants were brilliant.

DougW Loc: SoCal

American cheese = somewhere between cheesewiz and nacho cheese

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

Cooking intensifies its flavor, as in an omelet, whereas other cheeses loose theirs. So while I don't eat it straight, it does make a good omelet, toasted cheese sandwich, etc. Not cooked and I'd prefer any other.

Danilo Loc: Las Vegas

I'm guessing the Greek waiter is a retired politician.
American cheese is for those who do not like cheese. Just as ice-cold beer is for those who do not like beer.

KW Conch Loc: USA

Grits is pretty bland on its own. You must add butter and sugar to make it tasty.

boroboy51 Loc: middle earth

Just think of processed cheese slices.

treehugger Loc: Eastern Idaho Highlands

Grits with salt, pepper, butter and a half cooked egg. Yum Yum.....

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Yuck! Salt, pepper and Tobasco for me!
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