On 6/24/2014 7:04 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> My mom always used margarine when my brothers and I were kids because it
> was less expensive. Butter was reserved for holidays or special
> dinners. Those were the occasions when she usually burned the dinner
> rolls for which the butter was intended.
>
> Back in the day margarine was less expensive. I doubt Mom wondered
> about whether or not it was good for us. The disparity in prices
> finally leveled off. I now only buy butter, not margarine.
>
> How about you?
>
> Jill

I use the stuff that comes in a big tub. This is a colloidal emulsion
made from some kind of oil and water in nearly equal amounts. I use it
because it's cheaper and spreads a lot faster than butter. Time is the
critical factor. This morning I had less than 15 minutes to make some
toast and eat it. I don't eat much of that stuff myself. I like to
spread only peanut butter or jelly on toast but my wife likes to grease
up hers.