Margarine, a controversial condiment that was one of the many trending foods of the 1980s, traces its origins to the late 1800s in France, developed by a French chemist as a cheaper and more-suitable ...

Making margarine at home using vegetable oil is possible, and it allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavor to your liking. 1/4 teaspoon lecithin (optional, for texture and ...

Ever wonder why your great-grandmother kept her butter substitute locked away like contraband? The story of margarine is one ...

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The French scientist who invented butter was inspired by an imperial edict by Emperor Napoleon III of France who offered prize money to whoever could find a cheaper substitute for butter, which had ...