An Investment

Yes "IT" has finally happened. I made the plunge and have joined the 'normal' way of life.

That's right I invested my money (okay, my supporter's hard earned money) into....



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Crisco! Yeah, it is exciting. I'm sure you are confused and waiting for an explaination. As you can imagine imported items are expensive here and you really have to decide "can I live without this?" like cake mixes around $8, last time I checked, or boxed cereal $ 4 or 5. I can live without cake mixes and cereal. However, I have to make everything like granola, cakes, cookies and any kind of baked item. No little Keebler Elf waiting on the shelf here. When reciepes call for shortening I have been using melted butter. This is tiresome for several reasons. 1) I have to melt the butter without a microwave. 2) The butter is usually in my freezer, which is currently doing it's job so well that it typically freezes the door shut. 3) Butter is expensive.

Okay so I bought a 3lb container of Crisco today (yes the big bucket) not any of that great shortening in a stick with the measurements on the side. The bucket cost N1950, which is $15. Yes, you may gasp now in your shocked horror. (I am too.) But in myself defense, I just couldn't take it anymore! I made cookies when I came home with my new shortening and they are terrific. Oh and if anyone can find out what 3 lbs of Crisco costs in the US I would like to know. Just 'cause.

Have a great day.