Entirely right about the lard, I let my jargon slip.  Ive called all grease
that has hardened, even at times
butter  with the name lard, since my youth in Alaska. I will endeavor to be
more correct in the future.
perhaps
 
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> From: Jim Mortier <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Crisco and menthol
> Date: Sunday, November 02, 1997 10:57 PM
>
> Lard vs.  hydr.vegetable oil
> Hmmm, are bees concerned about heart disease?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Donald Aitken [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:   Sunday, November 02, 1997 4:47 PM
> To:     [log in to unmask]
> Subject:        Re: Crisco and menthol
>
> On Sun, 2 Nov 1997, Walt Barricklow wrote:
>
> > Crisco is a brand name for lard.  It is cooking grease, in a can or
tin.
>
> Crisco is indeed cooking grease, but it is not actually lard. It is made
> by hydrogenating vegetable oil.
>
> Donald Aitken
> 11710-129 Street
> Edmonton Alberta Canada
> T5M 0Y7
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