Note from Dan: While Im on vacation, Im treating your to some oldie-but-goodie columns from the past. This column was published April 19. Stephanie Smith died the following September. Lets hope there is liver cheese in heaven for this dear soul.
The northwest Roanoke resident has a trifecta of autoimmune diseases. She also has end-stage renal failure, congestive heart failure and lung cancer, and she recently lost one eye and has a cataract in the other.
For all of that, she speaks with surprising vigor. Her voice is loud and clear. Her mind seems that way, too. She has old-fashioned manners and a keen sense of humor.
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Note from Dan: While Im on vacation, Im treating your to some oldie-but-goodie columns from the past. This column was published April 19. Stephanie Smith died the following September. Lets hope there is liver cheese in heaven for this dear soul.
Stephanie Smith is 60 years old, and shes not feeling too chipper these days.
The northwest Roanoke resident has a trifecta of autoimmune diseases. She also has end-stage renal failure, congestive heart failure and lung cancer, and she recently lost one eye and has a cataract in the other.
For all of that, she speaks with surprising vigor. Her voice is loud and clear. Her mind seems that way, too. She has old-fashioned manners and a keen sense of humor.
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Somehow, she can still read this humble column. She says if her one good eye ever gets so bad that she cant, shell hire someone to read it to her.
God bless you, Miss Smith.
She called recently to sic me on a story about the recent disappearance of liver cheese from grocery stores in the Roanoke Valley.
“What on earth is liver cheese?” I asked Smith. I had never heard of the stuff.
“Its older than dirt,” Smith told me. “Its been around forever.”
Its a cold cut, kind of like liver-wurst. Lots of people like that, though liverwurst has always struck me as the most vile concoction at a deli counter besides the supremely revolting headcheese.
Unlike liverwurst, which is round, liver cheese is square, and a bit stronger-tasting. The meat portion is surrounded by a narrow band of lard. The chief ingredients are pork livers, pork, pork fat, salt and reconstituted onion.
It doesnt sound too appetizing. But you cant tell that to Stephanie Smith.
Shes been eating it since she was a young girl. It is best with the lard peeled off, then laid on bread slathered with name-brand mayonnaise and crisp lettuce, she said.
“When you get as old as I am, theres not many things in life that you enjoy,” she told me. “Im stubborn. Im used to the things Im used to.”
Oscar Mayer makes it — theyre owned by Kraft now. It used to come prepackaged in the already-sliced deli meats sections of Kroger and Food Lion.
But Kroger carries it no longer. To her chagrin, Stephanie Smith realized this a couple of months ago.
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FAQ
What is another name for liverwurst?
What is liver cheese called?
Is liverwurst a cheese?
What is the difference between liver pâté and liverwurst?
What is the difference between liver cheese and liverwurst?
However, liverwurst typically has a softer, spreadable texture, while liver cheese is firmer and can be sliced. **What are some popular accompaniments for liver cheese?**
What foods are good for the liver? What foods are bad for the liver?
Fresh, as natural foods as possible like fruits and vegetables, are good for the liver. Lean meats like chicken, fish, and lean red meat also support liver health. Ultra-processed foods, fast foods, sweets, sugary, soft drinks, and the excessive consumption of some teas, tinctures, and plants can harm the liver.
What is liverwurst?
Liverwurst is a traditional meat-based sausage that is otherwise known as ‘liver sausage.’ However, meat is not the only ingredient, and this German sausage contains a variety of ingredients. In this article, we will provide a guide to precisely what liverwurst is.
What does liverwurst taste like?
Liverwurst is made from liver and other meat organs. The meat can be beef, pork, or venison, and it uses different flavorings like onions, white pepper, coriander, thyme, and allspice. Some products also include braunschweiger and are often flavored with bacon. The taste of liverwurst varies depending on the type of offal used.