After posting the other day about the differences between shortening and lard, I had a few questions from some readers about what could be used instead of shortening and lard in an attempt to make a recipe healthier. I did some research on substitutes for shortening and lard and here’s what I found: Shortening and …
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What’s the Difference Between Lard and Shortening
My daughter left a pound of lard in my pantry when she moved to the UK. I have never in my whole life ever used lard and I knew it was not the same as shortening but really had no idea of what made it different. So I did some research and now for all …
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13 Handmade Gifts for Under $5
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