Comments on: Unexpected Luxury

By: W. Shedd

W. Shedd — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:08:57 +0000

Very interesting. My dear Russian wife eats butter like it is going out of style and in fact butter on bread is a perfectly acceptable meal to her. I’ll have to try some of these other butters, she had settled upon Cabot Creamery butter (from Vermont and readily available here) and not had any complaints. Dairy products in general here are not typically as rich as in Russia though (and I’m guessing some other parts of Europe as well). It seems the milk you buy in the store in Russia isn’t quite as homogenized (some cream does rise to the top) and may have higher milkfat as well.

I also sort of thought you couldn’t screw up butter, but I’ve been eating this Cabot stuff for so long, I might no realize it is any different than other more mass-produced butters.

As a side note, Ukrainians (well, and some Russians also) eat “salo” – whipped or churned lard, often mixed with garlic and served on dark or black bread. You might not believe it, but its quite tasty, rather like a garlic butter. Most people wouldn’t know the difference if they were served this and not told what it is.

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By: Johan

Johan — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:01:01 +0000

Seeing a close up of Danish butter on a foreign website just warms my heart Actually, despite having spent months over there, I had no idea it was even available in the States.

Everybody loves bread and butter, though, it’s a huge luxury for me as well some times

By: Freya

Freya — Fri, 25 May 2007 13:26:54 +0000

I love bread and butter! It’s the best snack, so comforting and delicious! And i always use wayyy to much butter!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 24 May 2007 05:41:57 +0000

Mmm a simple but delicious meal. I agree with Ari, the bread and butter look amazing. I had some awesome Irish butter at the cheese festival. I had Steven get me 5 samples… I love butter too much…

By: Ari (Baking and Books)

Ari (Baking and Books) — Thu, 24 May 2007 01:34:51 +0000

That sounds like quite an impressive distinction! I know next to nothing about poker but I’ve always wanted to learn. Congrats to the hubby!

You are one of the few food bloggers I know who can make bread and butter look so very, very good.

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Wed, 23 May 2007 23:05:04 +0000

I LOVE Danish butter! I buy it about once a year, for special occasions, and now am reminded that special occasions happen every day. I should celebrate more. In Portland, it’s a steady 70 degrees for a couple of weeks now, fluctuating a bit now and then. I’m so glad I live in a mild climate. Though I do miss the four seasons every now and then! We have only two: rainy season and sunny with occasional showers season.

By: SteamyKitchen

SteamyKitchen — Wed, 23 May 2007 19:06:09 +0000

Marvin- oh you are so funny. anything you buy imported will not fit in your butter dish!

WC- You know what? I think I have one!!!!! I’ll have to dig through my kitchen crap for my butter crock!!! hehe ;-P

I was too lazy to make french bread!

Lisa- you and i will have to try president brand – everyone has been recommending it.

By: Lisa (Homesick Texan)

Lisa (Homesick Texan) — Wed, 23 May 2007 18:51:53 +0000

Mmmmmmmm, I can eat Lurpak butter like cheese! Love it!

By: Wandering Chopsticks

Wandering Chopsticks — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:31:00 +0000

Jaden,
If you eat butter regularly, you can buy a French butter keeper. I’ve seen them at Marshall’s. It’s like a mini-crock with a bowl upended into it where you store the butter. Add a bit of cold water to the bottom of the crock (oops, I typed it without an R and that would have really played around with your stats! ). Anyway, the water and the bowl upended into the crock seals it, allowing you to store the butter at room temperature for up to a month. It usually sells for around $5 or so.

I like the Irish cream butter myself. But too decadent since I don’t eat butter that often. Surprised you didn’t make your homemade French bread to go with this.