Butter, shortening, and margarine are all types of fats that are solid at room temperature. They look pretty similar; if you unwrap sticks of each (especially butter and margarine) and guess by sight, ...

Here’s an interesting piece of food facts trivia: Did you know that we have Napoleon III to thank for margarine? He offered a prize to whomever could invent a cheap butter substitute to feed the ...

Is margarine what you should choose for your health — or is butter a better spread? “I think most people assume that margarine or butter replacements are a better choice for health because they’re ...

There's a few reasons you might want to use margarine instead of butter when baking: Perhaps you're vegan, or you just want to cut back on saturated fats in your diet (of which butter has plenty). But ...

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Conis is a freelance writer. If there’s one indulgence that’s practically unavoidable this time of year, it may well be the tray of holiday cookies. Adorned with sprinkles, spread with jam and ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Butter and margarine are both popular spreads, but, what is the difference between the two? Also, which one is healthier? We spoke with a dietician who breaks it down, in this ...

Is butter bad for us? Butter alternatives like margarine have been around for ages, but many gained popularity in the 80s and 90s during a fat-free frenzy. The message to consumers was clear: fat was ...