[HistorianChick]

Butter, butter, butter! :)

Except for times when I'm using a recipe that calls for cups and cups of butter - then I'll use half and half. I make wedding cakes and sometimes the doubled and tripled recipe's call for loads of butter!

[excon]

Hello:

It's not a matter of taste. It's a matter of health. Margarine is hydrogenated oil. Hydrogenation is nothing more than a hardening process, but during the process trans fats are produced, and they ain't good.

Unlike other dietary fats, trans fats are not essential, and they do not promote good health. The consumption of trans fats increases the risk of coronary heart disease by raising levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and lowering levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. Health authorities worldwide recommend that consumption of trans fat be reduced to trace amounts. Trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils are more harmful than naturally occurring oils.

Now, my exwife can be proud of me for being healthful for once.

excon

[Unknown008]

You're freaking me out now... but I can't change my vote...

[J_9]

What Sexy Exy said is correct Unky. Margarine is actually very unhealthy. One thing I also remember hearing (don't think it's true though) is that margarine is one molecule different than plastic.

Place a bowl of margarine out on the kitchen counter as well as a plate of butter... which one melts completely faster? Well, margarine won't melt completely without a heat source such as a stove or microwave, where butter will.

[Unknown008]

I'm glad I don't consume margarine as frequent as butter... my mum often use them in cakes, to prevent it from sticking to the pan. And that's precisely where the cake tastes best, it's all crunchy. Well, better switch to butter then.

Have you ever toasted bread slices with butter spread on it? When it's still warm and the butter has melted into the bread, it tastes marvellous! :p

[Just Dahlia]

I'm voting BUTTER, before I read anything and I'm sticking to it!:)

[Just Dahlia]

When I was young my Granny only used Lard and butter, but I think more Lard. (I was told by my Mom that if you put a potato in bacon grease it will cleanse it and you will have Lard) I actually have no desire to make Lard, but I save my bacon grease for other things.:)

Later in life I was raised on unsalted butter, which was disgusting:(
I only use butter, I have never bought margarine, I would rather have dry toast (and have many times) than put margarine on it. It tastes like waxy nothingness to me.

I now need to go make something with butter (salted)

By the way my cholesterol is great, I'm not over weight and I have no heart conditions, liver is good too (worry about that sometimes:rolleyes:)

[Stringer]

Hey Clough,

Only Land 'O Lakes spreadable butter.

[tickle]

I go for Becel Buttery. I am with muddy on heart healthy matters. I cook with butter where it is needed but usually add olive oil to it when frying. Becel is good for frying where needed too.

Tick

[Just Dahlia]

I go for Becel Buttery. I am with muddy on heart healthy matters. I cook with butter where it is needed but usually add olive oil to it when frying. Becel is good for frying where needed too.

tick

If I am frying, I always add a little olive oil, the butter does not burn with the addition.

[Clough]

I'm glad I don't consume margarine as frequent as butter... my mum often use them in cakes, to prevent it from sticking to the pan. And that's precisely where the cake tastes best, it's all crunchy. Well, better switch to butter then.

Have you ever toasted bread slices with butter spread on it? When it's still warm and the butter has melted into the bread, it tastes marvellous! :p

Once I switched to butter, it became a staple in my diet for using it on food.

I've toasted bread and then spread butter on the slices. Yes, it tastes great! Almost don't need anything else on the bread. Although, I do usually dip my toast in something, like soup.

What type of bread is your preference, if you have a preference, Unky?

[Unknown008]

Well, I'm not sure you have the same bread as me, Clough.

I don't dislike whole wheat bread.

I like usual bread that is not too 'elastic' nor the crust too hard. Makes my palate hurt and sometimes bleed even. :eek:

Oh and adding a sliced cheese on the toasted bread with butter before baking... hmm! The smooth melted cheese in the mouth! :p

[Clough]

Yes, I like melted cheese on toasted bread also, Unky!

My preference is whole wheat bread.

Breads are probably similar around the world. But, there are a lot of different varieties.

Where I'm located, we can get breads, like there made in many different countries.

In many ways, the world has grown smaller, but also larger...

[Stringer]

Yes, I like melted cheese on toasted bread also, Unky!

My preference is whole wheat bread.

Breads are probably similar around the world. But, there are a lot of different varieties.

Where I'm located, we can get breads, like there made in many different countries.

In many ways, the world has grown smaller, but also larger...

A single mans' standard... Cheesewhiz...

[Clough]

Gee whiz, it's Cheese Whiz! :D

[Stringer]

Gee whiz, it's Cheese Whiz! :D

I always have at least two jars handy.

[Clough]

I always have at least two jars handy.

I have the same thing, Stringer. Although, mine are the generic equivalents.

[JoeCanada76]

Margarine for everything.

Yes, and I actually can taste the difference between butter and margarine and butter tastes gross.

Margarine is very easy to work with.

[Clough]

Why do you think that butter tastes gross, Jesushelper76?

[Clough]

By the way, I've borrowed the book "The Shack" and will be reading it...