Food tip - hard butter. (beer, cream, buy, kitchen)

[nmnita]

Tried it this morning: it worked like a charm, much better than the micro method.

Nita

[gypsychic]

I just let mine sit out at room temp. Been doing that for years and years. Only exception is now, in the summer, I put it in fridge during the day, take it out at night so it's soft for breakfast!

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

I just let mine sit out at room temp. Been doing that for years and years. Only exception is now, in the summer, I put it in fridge during the day, take it out at night so it's soft for breakfast!

We do the same, but often forget to take it out at night, so the hint is very helpful.

Nita

[SATX56]

What I've usually done is scrape some up with the edge of a butter knife. Exposing it to more air...it's worked pretty good also! But, using a grater or micro plane is a great idea.

[20yrsinBranson]

I guess I am the only person in the universe who likes cold, hard globs of butter on their bread, etc.

go figure

20yrsinBranson

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by nmnita

We do the same, but often forget to take it out at night, so the hint is very helpful.

Nita

Yes, I agree. Especially if I want to use the butter again later that day!

Originally Posted by 20yrsinBranson

I guess I am the only person in the universe who likes cold, hard globs of butter on their bread, etc.

go figure

20yrsinBranson

I like that too. I love butter in ANY form!

[LilyLady]

Elnina, that's a great tip. I've never thought of using it that way. I'll be trying it very soon. Thanks!

[Lariat]

I don't refrigerate butter so it's never hard in my home.

[Dennis P]

I will need to give this a try. Thanks, elnina!

[annika08]

Originally Posted by 20yrsinBranson

I guess I am the only person in the universe who likes cold, hard globs of butter on their bread, etc.

go figure

20yrsinBranson

No, I LOVE cold, hard globs! I think the taste is more prominent when it's cold, it's saltier and creamier (if that makes sense). When butter gets warm, it just tastes oily to me.

Thanks for the tip Elnina!