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. =========== 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 --http://homeschooledtwins.blogspot.com