When I was a teenager, I was snooty about Velveeta. Really, I was a terrible prig. Anyway, my grandpa, told me about much the ladies on the ranches where he grew up loved Velveeta. I demanded to know what anyone could possibly like about it and he replied, "Well, it's creamy and smooth and delicious. But the main thing was they didn't have to make it themselves." Kinda put things in perspective. Happy to say I am now a big fan and a food prig no more.

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