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From: Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: Friday - 02.28.2025 - Dinner Plans
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On 2025-03-04, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:

> That margarine with the dye packs was gross.
> Some people actually prefer margarine. It's hard to believe. I confess 
> to preferring it for grilled cheese and with Buffalo wings sauce. When 
> it comes to spreading on bread I prefer butter.  Heck, I insist on 
> butter. If there is only margarine I will eat it plain. I might add 
> that, unlike a lot of people here, I prefer unsalted butter.


I grew up in a butter family. I switched to tub margarine, because it's
so damned convenient.
My wife grew up in a margarine family. She switched to butter. Now, she
takes it out of the freezer, sets it on a butter dish and waits for it
to thaw. PITA!
I do use real butter for the minimal baking that I do.