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Thank you to the masses of you who replied to my query about what shortening
is.  For those interested, it is solid vegetable fat - which in the UK can
be found in various brands such as Cookeen.  (We do not have the US brand
Crisco here as far as I know).  As far as I am aware, it is not a term used
in the UK.

Thanks again
Adele

PS Thanks for all the health warnings about clogged arteries too!!!