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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 08:38:03 AM
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| Does anyone have experience in using butter crocks rather than storing butter in the fridge? I love the idea of keeping my butter spreadable but am concerned about safety. Has anybody here died yet from using crocks through summer heat? :) |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 09:04:45 AM
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Hi Mara - I don't have one, but a very close friend does, and she swears by it. It's out on her counter year round and she's never had a problem yet. I say go for it! :) - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 09:27:34 AM
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| Think about before electricity, they had no choice but to leave it out. Roxanna |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 09:30:46 AM
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I was thinking about the butter crocks. It looks like such a great idea. Maybe I will give it a shot
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Marylyn
True Blue Farmgirl
316 Posts
Marylyn
Ellsinore
MO
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 10:02:41 AM
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I have been using a butter bell for several months...I love it!!!! You just change the water every few days and the butter stays soft and spreadable!
Love,
Auntie M
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4206 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2012 : 04:38:02 AM
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I have one too. It does stay nice, but the butter tends to plop out into the water after you use some of it.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6611 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2012 : 05:15:17 AM
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I have a butter crock and just love it! You just change out the water every 3 days and make sure that you don't leave food particles in the butter. After each complete use of a stck of butter, I make sure to wash the two parts in hot soapy water and dry before I refill. It does make a big difference to have butter ready to spread anytime you need it. Try it out and see how cool it works!
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Jeanna
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Jeanna
Franklin
NC
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2012 : 07:18:09 AM
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I have a butter bell and love it. I have found in the summer I have to put an ice cube in the water to keep it cool enough. Of course that is with 90-100 degree weather that is just around the corner here.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2012 : 08:22:13 AM
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| Jeanna, that sounds like an idea I would adopt, too. And probably change the water more frequently, like every day. Otherwise, sounds like butter crocks get the Farmgirl Seal of Approval :) Now, to find just the right one..... |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 06:48:27 AM
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I have a butter bell, too. Never had any problem other than I sometimes forget to put butter in it!!!! I do change the water every other day, for freshness. Mine was purchased from an artisan potter at an art fair, but my mil has the Le Creuset bell and she loves it.
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 08:10:19 AM
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I bought a cheapy one at rural king and it has been my counter top buddy for more than a year now. I love it and I have only had a few problems with the butter fallin out. It was mostly due to not gettin it dried well enough before fillin. The bell must be completely dry and at room temp before fillin. Hubby filled it once after just pullin it from the rinse water and hand dryin it. The butter melted some where it touched the bell and we had to put the bell, butter side up of course, into the fridge to chill before puttin it in the bowl.
I say go for it! It's no more complicated than havin to remember to put away the butter in the fridge!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13635 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
1825 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 5:31:28 PM
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| Thanks, everybody :) I knew I could count on y'all for good advice. |
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mychelledavis
Farmgirl at Heart
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Mychelle
Ellijay
GA
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Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 7:03:39 PM
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Yes, I use a butter crock and it is wonderful! There is no need to worry about the butter being fresh. It's best to change the water in the base every three days, though. Once you try a butter crock you will be sold. The butter spreads like a dream!
God bless,
Mychelle
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