Canadian shortening substitution
#31202 - 12/10/03 05:43 PM
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LindaLouise
Reged: 07/20/03
Posts: 75
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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I'd really like to make Heather's chicken and dumplings, but I live in Toronto and can't find Spectrum or Soy Garden shortening for the dumplings. I"ve tried the major and some minor health food stores downtown. Anyone in my area had any luck?? Is rice butter the same thing? Or is there anything else that it would be called besides shortening??
Linda
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rice butter usually has less fat and calories and is a different consistency.
you could simply cut the amount of shortening you use by 1/3...
good luck!
btw, what type of psychotherapist are you? where were you educated? what type of patients do you work with? just curious ... psychotherapy, counseling, and psychology are fields which interest me.
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Thanks, Shanna. Actually, the recipe calls for soy shortening (it's Heather's recipe from one of her recent newsletters) so I was hoping to use either that or something equivalent in soy or rice . . . The soy brands you get in the US don't seem available to me here in Toronto.
I am an MSW (Masters of Social Work) with a clinical focus from a school in Waterloo, Ontario. I initially had an MA in English Lit, but some MSW schools like mine have special 2-year programs for folks who don't have an undergrad degree in social work. Terrific program. I work 4 days a week in an intensive clinic with adults with eating disorders, doing group and family therapy. One day a week I have my private practice with a variety of clients including some with eating disorders. I really love what I do! Thanks for asking!
I notice you are studying Spanish and planning some time in Spain. I did a sort of Peace Corp thing in Mexico one summer, in community development, that was wonderful, and then lived in Mexico for two years later in my life when I was involved in yoga. I also loved travelling through Spain. So I envy you your time coming up in Spain! Enjoy!!
Warmly,
Linda
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