Thanks Diane,
This is a great chart.
I'm well aware of the GMO problem and only use certified organic oils,
Still....I'm thinking I"ll try something else this year other then
canola or peanut oil and see how it works.

I'll probably try almond and coconut flour in the latkes....maybe
I'll experiment between Ghee and coconut oil too.
Would love to hear from others about the ingredients/oil you use....

On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Diane Heath <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> From June K:
>
>
> "In the past 6 years since I"ve been gluten free, I"ve used corn meal in my
> latkes.
> GREAT substitute for matzoh meal  (even better, I think).
>
> But....this year I am pretty strict paleo...
> Has anyone tried latkes w/ coconut flour, or almond meal?
> How was it? Any other ideas?
> Also what kind of oil did you fry them in?
> I've always used either peanut or canola oil.
> I think coconut oil doesn't get hot enough to properly fry the latkes."
>
>
> June Kamerling ~
>
> Not of Jewish background, I still share your love of latkes, and of good
> cooking oils.
> A a Paleo diet student, I know we are all in this arena to attain a diet
> more similar
> to our heritage diet (the diet of our ancestors for 20,000 years before
> us) in order
> to attain better health.
>
> Please be aware that all canola oils not certified Organic, are GMO,
> genetically
> modified.  There are serious health and environmental concerns with all GM
> crops!
> Also, corn in the U.S. is another highly modified crop which would have
> serious
> health concerns.  98% of the US crop is genetically modified.
>
> I think that as co-inhabitants of this shrinking planet we need to pay
> attention to
> the current Big Ag construct, because it affects the future of all food.
> Here's a revealing, and unfortunately typical story:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPKoSrc99p4<
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPKoSrc99p4>
>
> And a chart which I found interesting, though, in partial response to your
> concerns:
>
>   http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/CollectedInfo/OilSmokePoints.htm<
> http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/CollectedInfo/OilSmokePoints.htm>
>
> I, personally, to use almond flour and coconut flour in several frying or
> baking
> applications, and love the switch.  Healthful and delicious!
>
> I'll be interested to see what other comments pop up in answer to your
> letter.
>
> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours..
>
> Diane H.
>



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