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Default the benefits of proper lard

On Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 8:23:32 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
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> On Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 10:14:07 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
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> > That is a shame It makes wonderful Rough Puff pastry! It is my
> > preference. But, if you find something repulsive it is definitely 'out'!
> > You can use butter instead though so all is not lost)

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> Contrary to the popular beliefs of people that don't live here, there was no
> lard to be found at the Safeway. What I did see was pork fat. I'll just
> render the stuff myself. Thanks.
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> Aye, things change over time! Do you mean you will make your own lard??
> Wow!!


Yes, I have 2 lbs of fat in the refrigerator. I have reservations about making a fruit pie with the fat from an animal but a meat pie would be entirely appropriate - well, in my mind, at least.