On Jul 8, 4:01*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:33:30 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >Before that, I mostly used Olive or Grapeseed oil, but Coconut has a
> >higher smoke point. Not bad for shrimp and other seafood too. I still
> >tend to use Grapeseed for expensive steaks.
>
> >I do not generally do a lot of frying anymore tho', but Coconut (the
> >brand I mentioned) is cheaper than a good Olive Oil by about $2.00 per
> >Liter around here.
>
> OK, I was going to ask you if you used the liquid or hard stuff...
> according to what I've read, the hydrogenated stuff has a higher smoke
> point than liquid.
>
Om is an Atkins fan, and Atkins pointed out the dangers of
hydrogenated oils more than 30 years ago. Only idiots use that stuff
these days.

--Bryan