yes, I bake, a LOT!! You can find shortening (Crisco) at Carrefours and/or Megamart, or ShopRite, occasionally. Wheat bran I saw at Megamart just this morning with the other grains....3rd aisle from the left of the store, back section(I believe!)

Postmodernman...baking soda is now readily available at Megamart and Shoprite on a regular basis. If you have problems, look for Bicarbonate of Soda..same thing.

Ohh and I just found Jif peanut butter at Megamart...yeah!!!

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