When I moved to Wisconsin long ago, I was told repeatedly and with conviction by generally informed people that Wisconsin state law requires offering a slice of cheese with apple pie. Here's a little story debunking that. It had surely never occurred to me that people would eat cheese with apple pie until I came here, but they really do. (I've had it but feel no need to do it again.)Image from here.
Apple pie with cheese is one of the dishes that Southerners associate with "Yankees", meaning any American who isn't from the South.
ReplyDeleteWas the cheese you got sharp cheddar?
I grew up in New York state and cheddar with apple pie is very common there. Maybe not in restaurants, but certainly in homes.
ReplyDelete"Apple pie without cheese is like a pinch without a squeeze." (English rhyme)
ReplyDeleteAdding cheese to an apple pie is an old English tradition, but one which is now seldom practiced on this side of the pond.
Wow, I had no idea. Thanks.
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