On Oct 14, 2008, at 8:15 AM, Weavre Cooper wrote:

> 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.
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if your family is allergic to soy as well as dairy, a good alternative  
for baking is Spectrum's shortening.  We get very good results from  
it.   Sometimes I use coconut oil but not good for cookies though.

Sherene
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