Richard's ~JA~ wrote:
> Please, once again could you here please give me guidance as to what
> oil is best used for cooking and/or preparing what particular foods?
> I grew up with a mother who used only Crisco or butter, along with
> having Hispanic family friends who used only lard or butter for
> everything. Oils of any sort were quite uncommon in households then,
> rather like my having lard here now only when I'm making tortillas.
>
> Appreciatively,
>
> Picky ~JA~

For making tortillas, lard is probably your best bet!

Jill