Philly Cheese Steaks

I am reluctant to enter this culinary mindfield, but I do come with some street cred. I am prompted to enter this sensitive area by my lunch purchase of a "Philly Cheese Steak" at a small deli in Santa Rosa, California. She asked me what kind of cheese, and immediately I said provolone. I had no complaints about the sandwich, but I had this nagging memory of my last visit to Philadelphia, and someone mentioning Cheez Whiz as their favorite cheese on a Philly Cheese Steak. (Notice the capitals- like God)

I, myself, do not consider Cheez Whiz cheese. In fact I get a gastro reflex at the thought of eating it. I know a bit about the history of the cheese steak, and I know the two South Philly restaurants that brag about using Cheez Whiz. For me Cheez Whiz is not a food. Some say that it fills the crevices better, but the same can be done with provolone. I remember a cheese disagreement from my childhood. It was between American cheese verses Provolone. I always chose provolone.

I must confess, although not tolerating Cheez Whiz, there is an inconsistency in my diet. I am addicted to Trader Joe's Cheese Crunchies with a delicious "cheese" powder, colored by tumeric. None of these item are healthy, but any cheese steak is loaded with saturated fat and salt. Cheese crunchies has just "empty calories".

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