Re: margarines

For ordinary daily use, the really, really cheap margarines can be safe,
too. They're simply too cheap to use actual dairy! Ideally, look for the
cheapest store brand near you, and check the ingredients on all their
varieties; if one variety does include dairy, there's a risk of
cross-contamination on the equipment. (I'm not listing specific brands,
because what's available here in this category may not be what's available
there.)

For baking, we use Earth Balance, because it's the best we've found at
giving baked goods the right texture. According to my family and friends,
baked goods made with Earth Balance taste and feel are indistinguishable
from those made with butter.

Weavre Cooper ("Ms. C.")