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The Apple Pie Topping That Divides Our Nation
the take out ^

Posted on 09/14/2022 12:08:16 PM PDT by mylife

Seeking an excuse to eat some apple pie this fall, I decided to write about one of the things that’s been a mystery to me since moving to Vermont about a decade ago: cheddar cheese on apple pie. I had no idea that investigating this custom would be a headfirst dive into a pool of stark division.

People have strong feelings about cheddar cheese on apple pie. In a recent, very unscientific poll I conducted among my own social media followers, 45% of responders said they’ve never had cheddar cheese on their apple pie—and they never will. Meanwhile, 21% said they love it, and 30% said they’ve never had it, but they’re curious.


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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food; Miscellaneous; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: food; pie
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To: mylife
Apple pie and Cinnamon Ice Cream!!
41 posted on 09/14/2022 3:08:52 PM PDT by Kartographer (“We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives, Our Fortunes And Our Sacred Honor”)
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To: MountainYankee

I was just trying to remember which restaurant had that on their place mats. I think it was Marie Callendar’s.


42 posted on 09/14/2022 3:18:55 PM PDT by Nea Wood
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To: MountainYankee

I remember that old rhyme. My mother (from Iowa) used to say it, except that sometimes she’d change it to “like the kiss without the sneeze”.


43 posted on 09/14/2022 3:38:05 PM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: Mama Shawna

I remember going to a restaurant with my grandparents and grandpa would order app;e pie for dessert with a slice of cheddar cheese on top, btw I’m 80. The first time I tried it was the early ‘50s. I still eat it like that sometimes — I know what’s for dessert tonight.


44 posted on 09/14/2022 5:55:39 PM PDT by grayeagle (I miss Rush)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Apple Pie is served with Cheddar Cheese. Nobody messes with the, ‘Apple Pie Cheddar Cartel’ I tells ya! NOBODY!

That's true, and part of the reason we had to move out of Edgerton, WI. I was told I was risking jail. I DO like the fact that by law restaurants must default to butter rather than spread, even Kentucky Fried Chicken. The only place I saw violating the rule was the DOT lunch room.
45 posted on 09/14/2022 9:28:36 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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To: hellinahandcart
My favorite topping on any pie is whipped cream.

That works too, ESPECIALLY a warm pecan pie.
46 posted on 09/14/2022 9:30:17 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Nope. Not gonna. Vanilla ice cream, yes!


47 posted on 09/14/2022 9:36:23 PM PDT by citizen (Thieves of private property pass their lives in chains; thieves of public prop. in riches and luxury)
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To: Dr. Sivana

LOL!

Love all the historic homes in Edgerton, WI. ;)


48 posted on 09/15/2022 6:35:46 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: citizen

As long a it’s REAL ice cream from REAL Wisconsin dairy cows, I approve.

See if you can find custard-style ice cream near you. You’ll never go back to ice cream. ;)


49 posted on 09/15/2022 6:37:13 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Jamestown1630

Let’s start a bitter and prolonged argument about it, what do you say? :)


50 posted on 09/15/2022 7:05:27 AM PDT by Scarlett156 (Joe Biden is a Roman Catholic. So is Nancy Pelosi. So is Beto. Elder-killer Cuomo is catholic too.)
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To: Scarlett156

I don’t think I’d be a very entertaining combatant.

I don’t like cheese on apple pie - I’m a member of the whipped cream tribe :-)


51 posted on 09/15/2022 9:55:19 AM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

Ice cream for the win. But if someone gives me apple pie with cheese on it - as long as there’s nothing weird going on like sardines or whatever, of course - I would politely accept.


52 posted on 09/15/2022 1:21:06 PM PDT by Scarlett156 (Joe Biden is a Roman Catholic. So is Nancy Pelosi. So is Beto. Elder-killer Cuomo is catholic too.)
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To: Scarlett156

That’s how I feel about pimento cheese sandwiches, ubiquitous at Southerners’ parties.

Gulp them down and pretend you like them. Don’t praise them vociferously, though - they’ll just send you home with some, and make extra for the next time you visit.


53 posted on 09/15/2022 1:26:09 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

You’re saying it here. And the Southerners can read it.


54 posted on 09/15/2022 1:28:54 PM PDT by Scarlett156 (Joe Biden is a Roman Catholic. So is Nancy Pelosi. So is Beto. Elder-killer Cuomo is catholic too.)
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To: Scarlett156

They know all about it :-)


55 posted on 09/15/2022 1:29:53 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

It’s like how cats know if you don’t like cats. So they sit on your lap anyway (unless in a field situation).


56 posted on 09/15/2022 1:31:08 PM PDT by Scarlett156 (Joe Biden is a Roman Catholic. So is Nancy Pelosi. So is Beto. Elder-killer Cuomo is catholic too.)
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To: Scarlett156

I think the cats sense uneasiness, and are compelled to try and ameliorate it.

Actually very like the polite Southerners, in my experience.


57 posted on 09/15/2022 1:34:40 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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