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Fat: It's not a four letter word

Jan.28.2010
Fat: It's not a four letter word

FAT: It’s not a four letter word.
　
At the turn of the 20th century lard, tallow, and butter had pride of place in our kitchens.
Today they are replaced by "vegetable" oils and we are obsessed with low-fat food. Why?
Our food certainly doesn't taste better and we are not healthier. Who is responsible for this vilification of fat?
The US Congress? The medical community? The media? The Duchess of Windsor? 　

Author Jennifer McLagan (Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient) will explain how lipids got such a bad rap, and share some of the benefits of eating them.

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Comments from Jennifer

Jan.06.2010 - 8:05 am
In response to: 2010
Happy New Year
Happy New Year Mary. Great to hear from you.I am afraid I have to settle for the day, still waiting for a real Epiphany...
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Sorry Rosy I am a meat eater, not the best recipe writer for vegetarians and as for vegans I'm not sure how they...
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Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient with Recipes
Published by Nigella.com
It's a brave woman who, in these dietarily correct times, not only writes a book called Fat (subtitle: An appreciation of a misunderstood ingredient, with recipes) but has on its...
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About Jennifer

Jennifer McLagan is one of Canada’s most sought-after food stylists. In recent years, she has also developed a second and parallel career as a widely read food journalist and cookbook author, which allows her to work sitting down. Australian by birth, McLagan...
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