I’m not much of a cook, but I’m certainly willing to try. Since moving to China I’ve cooked a number of things on my own, most of which have turned out at least decent and I’ve only started one oil fire (but boy was it a doozy!). But as a humble man I’m always open to suggestions from those more inclined, and thus I am posing to you this question:
What, besides bagels, is cream cheese good on?
You see, I bought a block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, one of my favorite foods, yesterday at Metro, but bagels do not seem to exist in China, either freshly made or frozen. I’ve thought about just toasting bread (though that would involve buying a toaster, but I figure I’ll have to eventually so I might as well just invest in one now) and spreading the cream cheese on that, but I thought I’d invite any ideas our loyal readers might have.
So, seriously, what’s good?
My girlfriend claims that it’s great on celery, or mixed into a baked potato. I myself have not tried either, so I can’t tell you for sure - not that an endorsement from two total strangers would convince you more than from just one.
Left by Brandon on December 20th, 2003
Josh mentioned a recipe for low-carb cheesecake that’s based on cream cheese somehow. I don’t know the recipe, but you could ask him.
Left by Eric on December 20th, 2003
Cheesecake! Cream Cheese is like one of the principle ingredients.
You could also put it in sushi, some types of enchiladas, dips, spreads, and quesidillas. Oh, and tiramasu can be made with it too.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese is a Kraft product, so you should definately check their website too, because companies that produce packaged foods nearly always make free “easy” recipes available to add added value to their products. (Sorry, I AM a business major.)
Left by David on December 20th, 2003
There was a link to their recipes site on the company main page. It’s got a search feature that might be worth a try.
Left by David on December 20th, 2003
Cakes are no good. No ovens here. I might the celery. I’ll also check out their website, thanks David.
Left by John on December 20th, 2003
There are no bake cheesecakes, not as good, but still decent.
Left by evan on December 20th, 2003
According to the girlfriend:
Melba toast, crackers, crumpets, rice crackers, crispbread… basically anything that you would normally put cheese on.
My Mum also recommends in sandwhiches, never been a fan of that though :/
Left by TheMole on December 20th, 2003
Mix together a block of cream cheese with a jar of salsa. Microwave until gooshy, then eat with tortilla chips. Best. Dip. EVAR.
Left by Shannon on December 21st, 2003
Hey John,
Cream Cheese is the spackle of the dairy world. Although you can eat it you can also use it to seal our poorly insulated windows which will save you money on your heating bill and allow you to run those centrifuges longer. Also it works great on sealing holes you put in the walls for whatever reasons (hanging pictures or hiding body parts.) It’s also good on celery, ham, lebanon balogna, and salsa. It is integral to cheesecake and can liven up salads. Be creative. Smear it on baozi and jiaozi. Make some qingcai cream cheese rolls. Smear it all over one of your many lovers body in combination with bluberry or strawberry compote and eat her like a parfait. Hope this helps. Drinks tonight?
Left by Greg on December 21st, 2003
Word to the wise: if you’ve not eaten creamy cheesy products (such as, perhaps, cream cheese) in nearly four months and then have a bunch of it on crackers for lunch your bowels will be tremendously displeased and will make their displeasure known in that special way that only they can.
Left by John on December 22nd, 2003
I’m gonna have to second the celery vote; I absolutely love cream cheese on celery, though I don’t eat it on much else.
Left by Jordan on December 22nd, 2003
I was buyin your cheesecake in the Frozen food Department at Publix Grocery in Lantana Florida - They say it is discontinued It was the best cheese cake I ever bought. When can I find it to by in Palm Beach county ?Florida.
Or can I order on line.
Left by MARIA DICHTER on November 2nd, 2004
Can you please tell me where I can buy imported Philadelphia Cream Cheese? I live in Kunming, China and I have search everwhere with no avail. Thank you.
Left by Albert on February 19th, 2005
i think that a cheese sandwich is absolutely fabulous i would recommend it to everyone try it with butter aswell its an amazing discovery my taste buds were tingling after i ate it was incredible cheese sandwiches forever!!!!!!!!!
Left by thomas johnson on April 26th, 2005
i have discovered a new type of cheese its called the joe wood cheese it was discovered by my magpie friend back in scotland search the web for itnow its delicious
Left by james blacklock on April 26th, 2005
dear world i have decided that life is no longer worth living so i decided to put an end to it by drowning myself in cheese has anyone got any ideas on which cheese i should drown myself in please reply not much time left.
Left by joe wood on April 26th, 2005
ok……WITH PRETZELS!!!!!!!
I met a girl once who brought pretzels and cream cheese into my life. My life is
much better since then.
Left by Richard Vela on January 5th, 2006
Man i have never ate cream cheese..is it as good as everyone says? please let me know!
Left by Monica on May 8th, 2006
Hey all ya’ll i just tried cream cheese and celery and it is so….GOOD! oh man evryone has to try it! um..what else is it good with? besides cheesecake and bagles?
Left by Monica on May 8th, 2006