The Original Butter Bell® Crock

The very first time I've ever seen a Butter Crock was at a local dairy shop nearby some time ago. The one I saw at the store was something similar to the one above, but it was made out of clay, roughly-shaped with almost the same color glaze as a bean crock pot. One of the Salesclerks showed me how it works and advised me that it was the old way of preserving butter without refrigeration. Hmmm...at that time I thought it was interesting, but I wasn't 100% convinced! Months later, I have forgotten about it...

Then around Christmastime, I was looking for something practical and functional to give to our closest family and friends, and the idea of a Butter Crock came to mind. So, I searched online and stumbled upon this Butter Bell® website, a manufacturer of the original Butter Bell® Crock by L. Tremain. According to them, their Butter Bell® is the modern version of a French beurrier, where butter can be safely stored at room temperature without spoilage, and best of all, it keeps butter at spreadable state without losing its flavor and creamy texture. Just by the sound of it, I was getting more curious, so I decided to try it out for myself before giving them out as gifts.

The one pictured in this blog is my very first Butter Bell®! It is the Antique White Linen design and it is just the perfect match for my dinnerware set. And I must say, it is one of the best purchase I have ever made! I love every bit of it. The ease-of-use is quite impeccable! By simply filling the bowl with cold water a 1/3 of the way, and packing the cup with softened one stick (8 Tbsp) of butter (if refrigerated, let it stand at room temperature or pop it in the microwave for 12-15 seconds to soften it up, but not melted), then just change the water every 2 to 3 days, and you got yourself the most spreadable butter ever for 30 days!

Say GOODBYE to softening butter each time, and NO more spreading hard butter on breads, pancakes or waffles without tearing them apart! Not only does a Butter Bell® has the best innovative concept for storing butter, but the design itself is quite presentable and definitely a conversational piece in your kitchen and dining!

As you can tell, I'm so happy with my Butter Bell® that it made gift-giving so easy for me this Holiday season :)

Bon Appétit!