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cheftracy
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Joined: Jan 14, 2007
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Location: St. Louis MO
Birthday: Nov 21
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:47 pm |
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I am trying to determine what kind to buy. Have heard such good things about using it that I really want to try it, but there are many brands and prices vary as well. TIA |
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grannys3angels
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Joined: Feb 09, 2007
Posts: 622
Location: Kentucky
Birthday: Apr 16
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:41 pm |
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I use Alpine hi-ratio (it's the only brand I get here) and I am very happy with it. I do know that a lot of people also use Sweetex, I hope someday I can get to try the Sweetex.
Here is a thread were you can find lots of info on hi-ratio shortening. Info on where to buy, whats kinds of hi-ratio and much more.
http://forum.cakecentral.com/c.....9731-.html
Hope this helps.
God Bless,
Sharon |
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cheftracy
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Joined: Jan 14, 2007
Posts: 92
Location: St. Louis MO
Birthday: Nov 21
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:13 pm |
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Thanks for replying, I was about to give up with asking questions here. For some reason I have a hard time getting responses.
The link didn't work so I'll give search another try. |
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grannys3angels
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Location: Kentucky
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:21 pm |
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Ooops, I'll try to find the right link and repost it. Oh please don't give up asking questions...sometimes they might get over look, or push back by another post. Always ask questions thats how we learn.
God Bless,
Sharon
EDITED TO SAY: o.k. lets try this link. http://forum.cakecentral.com/c.....9731-.html |
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izzybee
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Location: Honey Brook, PA
Birthday: Jul 20
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:32 pm |
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kris_813
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:33 pm |
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Well, I just received some from country kitchen and love it. I once ordered some from S U G A R C R A F T (Alpine) and it was very old. I don't think it really matters what kind you get, just make sure you order it from a good company.. |
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Wendoger
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Joined: Jan 28, 2006
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Location: Washington
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:42 pm |
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I use sweetex and LOVE it...I could totally tell a difference in my icings...all of them.
I bought a 50lb box from Cash'n'Carry here in WA state.
I thought it would take me too long to go thru it...but I was wrong....its over half gone now and it hasn't been a year!
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misha35
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Joined: Nov 28, 2006
Posts: 141
Location: Central Indiana
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:47 pm |
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http://www.thebakerskitchen.net/
has sweetex. you can buy it in 4 pound tubs & they have super fast shipping. first order I received in less than 20 hours after order was placed!!!!! |
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c420
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Joined: Sep 15, 2006
Posts: 35
Location: Milwaukee
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:47 pm |
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I vote for sweetex as well. I have used alpine also. Both seem to be comparable all in all. I 'm sure most are comparable. |
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Teekakes
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Joined: Jan 24, 2007
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Location: On a SE Texas Bay looking at your beautiful cakes & cookies!
Birthday: Apr 10
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:51 pm |
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I have been using Dawn Foods Hi Ratio for the last several months and am very happy with it.  |
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grannys3angels
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Location: Kentucky
Birthday: Apr 16
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:02 pm |
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Oh Lea good to see you dear friend, hope all is going well with your daughter. I am still praying for her.
I have not heard of that brand Lea were do you get it? Do you have to buy it in 50# case? Do you have to order it?
God Bless,
Sharon |
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cheftracy
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Location: St. Louis MO
Birthday: Nov 21
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Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:37 pm |
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Thanks, I think I will try the 4 lb tub of sweetex just to make sure I like it, (I'm sure I will, but gotta prove it to the hubby sometimes;-) ) |
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Teekakes
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| grannys3angels wrote: | Oh Lea good to see you dear friend, hope all is going well with your daughter. I am still praying for her.
I have not heard of that brand Lea were do you get it? Do you have to buy it in 50# case? Do you have to order it?
God Bless,
Sharon |
Hi Sharon!  All is well now.........almost! I have a case of shingles on my backside that is not allowing me to sit much!   It seems to be a bit better today so here's hoping by the end of the week it will be over with.
I get my hi ratio from a cake supply place here in Houston. They can get any brand in but had Dawn in stock so I purchased it in a 50lb block. My buttercream is Sugarshacks recipe and I love the Dawn HR in it. It works equally as well as Sweetex or Alpine.
As soon as I can sit here longer than a few minutes I will answer your pm's Forgive me for not doing so yet. 
Hugs to you and I am soooooooooo glad you are back on the playground! |
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grannys3angels
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Birthday: Apr 16
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:47 pm |
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Ohh Lea sorry to hear your under the weather, hope you are feeling better soon. Don't worry about those PM's, I know you'll get to them when you can....they are why I was getting so worried about you. You get better soon, we miss ya! Hugs back at ya. Thanks, it is nice to be able to play again .
I also use Sugarshacks recipe, with the Alpine...it's all I can get around here. I am very happy with the Alpine, IMO it is way better for my icing then me using veg. shortening. I had not heard of the kind you use, so I wondering about it.
Cheftracy, I have been using hi-ratio for over a year now, I will never go back to veg. shortenings...but what one person likes another may not. That is a great way to go about it, buy the 4lbs of Sweetex. If you don't like it, you won't be stuck with 50lbs.
God Bless,
Sharon |
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