Hola everybody, I love to bake in my spare time, but I have noticed that it's very difficult to find baking supplies in Cancun. :banghead: Any suggestions? Also does anybody know where to find hi-ratio veg. shortening? Thank you in advance. Susy
Susy, What is "hi-ratio veg. shortening"? I am not really into baking, but have you tried any cooking with coconut oil? Love it and the coco does not overpower the basic flavor.
Hola T.j., Hi-ratio shortening best when making Buttercream icing for cakes because it is extremely smooth like fondant and does well with humidity. I love coconut oil, I use to add 2-3 tbsp in my diet everyday because of the health benefits, by chance do you know where to find Organic Coconut oil? Thank you, Susy
I should have been more clear....they have organic coconut oil. I did notice they had Crisco(not what you are looking for) but I have never seen Crisco here, so they might have what you are looking for.
They actually have Crisco there now, but Crisco has removed the trans-fats from their recipe for healthier life styles so it is horrible for icings. I know very unhealthy, but the best cakes in life aren't good for us I suppose .
Mercado 23 has a great specialty store for baking. I do not remember the name but if you start from the Isla Contoy restarant, walk past the San Fransisco super market and a few stores down, on the left hand side is the store.
