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Quick note: Google is your friend! A lot of the more general questions I am asked (what’s the exact address of that store you mentioned, where can I buy XXX, what are lumpia wrappers, what’s the difference between light and dark soy sauce) can be answered via a quick Google search. While I don’t mind answering these questions and will try to get back to you as soon as possible, it is almost always quicker to look for the answer yourself. I’d also like to remind you to read each post carefully before asking a question, frequently the answer can be found in the recipe’s directions or in my notes and thoughts.
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These are so helpful. I’m surprised someone asked if the apple cider is hard cider. I had a bad hard cider experience once, and won’t drink that at all. I also dislike cantalope and raisins and don’t typically include nuts in my baking. No wonder I like all of your recipes.
Ug…I had ‘natural’ peanutbutter this morning…had to add sugar to it!! lol
And if Peter Pan is not someones, first – or fifth – choice?
(Even before the recent warning…)
Anon: Feel free use whatever peanut butter you like. I haven’t found that natural peanut butter works well in baking, but I am sure there is some brand that must. As for other “commercial” brands, I personally don’t care for Skippy, Jiff and the rest so I don’t use them. I will say that the recipes I use peanut butter in (and I have to say, I don’t post many) the brand I use is Peter Pan and therefore I can not make any claims to the results that might occur using another brand.
I also like Peanut Butter & Co but it is a bit more difficult to find, so I have never used it for baking. But if you are in the market for a good peanut butter, they are a good choice.
I also want to make it clear that I am not trying to promote any particular brand (and I certainly don’t benefit in anyway in doing so) of any food. I always encourage people to try things on their own using whatever they have on hand or are comfortable with. On the other hand, I have gotten dozens of emails from readers wanting to know what exactly what brand or product I used in various recipes so I posted that information here in case anyone is interested.