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🍳 Oil, Butter, Ghee? What To Grab When The Heat's On

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Kait Price & Martin Lemay
April 28, 2025

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🔥 Choose The Right Fat… Or Watch That Dinner Go Up In Smoke

With so many cooking fats out there, it’s easy to feel like you need a PhD just to fry an egg. Let me make it simple for you: when picking your fat, think about heat first. Avocado oil and ghee? They’re your MVPs for high-heat action. Extra virgin olive oil and butter? They prefer to keep it cool at low to medium heat. Flavor is also another player - bold oils like olive and coconut bring some serious attitude to your food, while avocado oil is chill and neutral. Also keep in mind, if you're keeping an eye on calories, grab an oil spray. You’ll still get that crispy magic without turning your food into an oil slick. I use a re-fillable oil sprayer at home that gives me the option to spray and pour - best of both! *Also way cheaper! Only $10 on Amazon.

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🫡 Extra virgin olive oil is like the battalion chief of the oil world - top of the line, commands respect, and brings a bold, sharp presence to the plate. Best used when you want to keep things fresh and impressive, like drizzling over salads or dressing up a finished dish.

🚒 Virgin olive oil is more like your seasoned driver - steady, reliable, and knows when to stay in the background. It’s perfect for everyday work like roasting veggies or sautéing chicken when you just need to get the job done right without the big fanfare.

🌴 Coconut oil is the tropical vacation you didn’t know your kitchen needed. It brings a sweet, nutty flavor that’s awesome for baking, curries, and dairy-free dishes. Just remember, it likes medium heat, not a roaring inferno.

🥑 Avocado oil? Total all-star. It’s the flavor wallflower (in a good way), making it perfect for grilling, frying, roasting, or sneaking into dressings and marinades without taking over the flavor profile.

🪓 Butter is like the salty old firefighter - rich, rugged, full of stories, and knows exactly how to make everything taste better. It brings big-time flavor to baking, sauces, and low-heat cooking, but try to crank the heat too high and it'll burn out faster than a rookie on overtime.

👨‍🚒 Ghee is like the retired chief who’s still got it - all the richness, none of the baggage. It’s butter leveled up: lactose-free, packed with deep, nutty flavor, and tough enough to handle the hottest fires (aka your frying pan) without breaking a sweat. Perfect for searing steaks, stir-fries, and anything else where you need serious heat and serious flavor.

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True safety is not the absence of risk, but the ability to manage it with skill, knowledge, and preparation.

In the world of firefighting, the debate between aggressive and safety-driven cultures is more than just a clash of philosophies, it's a matter of life and death. Bassel Ibrahim's article on Firefighter Nation delves into this tension, arguing that these two approaches aren't mutually exclusive but should coexist harmoniously.

The article emphasizes that true safety stems from competence and preparation, not from avoiding aggressive tactics. Adept firefighters, well-versed in their skills and tools, can execute aggressive actions safely. Conversely, lack of training can lead to hesitation or recklessness, endangering both the team and the public.​

The key to bridging this gap lies in rigorous training, high standards, and a culture of accountability. Departments must foster an environment where aggression is informed and purposeful, not reckless. By aligning aggressive tactics with safety protocols, fire services can ensure that their personnel are both effective and protected.​

In essence, the article advocates for a balanced approach where aggressive firefighting is not at odds with safety but is a manifestation of it. It's about being bold, but also being prepared, because in the end, it's not just about fighting fires; it's about saving lives.

Read the full article here by Bassel Ibrahum from Firefighter Nation.

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