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By: Lauren Hoover

Lauren Hoover — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:45:42 +0000

Naomi, yes coconut oil is very healthy and can be used as a substitute for butter/shortening. However, it does have a coconut flavor. The refined has a strong coconut flavor and the unrefined is milder. My friend/assistant Catherine uses it to saute shrimp which is delicious. Give it a try and see how you like it and let us all know. Be Well, Lauren

By: Lauren Hoover

Lauren Hoover — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:43:06 +0000

Hi Damaris,

You can substitute rice or soy milk for almond milk. The rice and soy milk are NOT a good substitute for coconut milk. I am not a proponent of too much soy because of the research I have read. Also, soy increase estrogen so it is not especially good for men. I only use it in a few recipes in my cookbook because I could not find anything else that would work as a substitute. I hope this helps you. Be Well, Lauren

By: Damaris

Damaris — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:48:33 +0000

Hi, I found your blog through Veronique. What a lovely site.

I would love to learn more about cooking with soy or rice milk

By: Naomi

Naomi — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:57:04 +0000

Hi Lauren,

I found semi-solid coconut oil sold at Whole Foods as alternative of butter. Have you ever tried it ? Does it work as substitute of butter? Is it worth to pay $15?

Thanks for your comment.

Naomi