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Butter from France

Mustang Shar — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 06:27:55 GMT

Has anyone had French butter? I've read a few reviews and it tastes like nothing we've ever had. I've ordered some, shipping was insane BUT I'll report back after I've tried on my homemade bread

Re: Butter from France

mspatmac — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 06:34:32 GMT

@Mustang Shar

If you

re talking about President's Butter it is fantastic. It used to be in my local grocery but no longer. Where did you order from?

I went to Kerry when I couldn't find it. Good butter but still prefer Presidents.

Re: Butter from France

Bhvbum — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 12:46:53 GMT

Presidents is the Land O Lakes but has a higher fat content. In other words, it's a little more expensive, but nothing special in France. You can find even more expensive specialty butters there, probably from small dairies just like you could in your area. Kerry Gold is also higher fat and should be a good substitute. I did not know this until I stumbled on the info searching for something else online, I eat Presidents all the time in France and to me it just tastes like butter. I've served it to my family many times not a single person has ever mentioned the taste of the butter, and I've never noticed either. I think the hype and the cost make people think it's really much more special than it is.

I couldn't help but laugh because it would be like somebody from France coming to the US and loving Land o Lakes and paying an arm and a leg to have it shipped there. You may want to try the Amish butter, you can find it at Trader Joe's and most big groceries. Just Google "Amish butter near me" and it will give you many stores.

Re: Butter from France

Harpa — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:03:52 GMT

No, but would like to! Except for the fact that I'm not sure I can afford any more expensive tastes.

I know that anything (especially from France) seems to come with a very high price tag.

Re: Butter from France

CalminHeart — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:09:17 GMT

@Mustang Shar wrote:
Has anyone had French butter? I've read a few reviews and it tastes like nothing we've ever had. I've ordered some, shipping was insane BUT I'll report back after I've tried on my homemade bread

We don't have French butter here. But I do like Kerry butter from Ireland. I can't really afford it but sometimes buy it when it goes on sale. I always use unsalted butter.

Re: Butter from France

Snoopp — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:23:08 GMT

I used to use Kerry Gold butter all the time. Now I don't use butter as much as I used to and I often cook with Ghee. I really should get some Kerry butter again though...it's been a while.

Re: Butter from France

LindaSal — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 15:42:12 GMT

Another Kerry Gold butter fan here. I've had french butter and never really noticed a big difference. I also think Land O Lakes is pretty good. I am having to avoid my beloved butter though, last physical my cholesterol was up .

Re: Butter from France

haddon9 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 15:49:56 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
@Mustang Shar wrote:
Has anyone had French butter? I've read a few reviews and it tastes like nothing we've ever had. I've ordered some, shipping was insane BUT I'll report back after I've tried on my homemade bread

We don't have French butter here. But I do like Kerry butter from Ireland. I can't really afford it but sometimes buy it when it goes on sale. I always use unsalted butter.

@CalminHeart If you belong to Costco they have it in a multi pack for a good price. I just freeze the bars that I'm not using.

Re: Butter from France

mspatmac — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:12:42 GMT

@Bhvbum

I have not have the pleasure to live in France but now understand Presidents is to France as Land of Lakes is to US, and Kerry is to Ireland. I did enjoy the President's over Land Of Lakes.

So many butters made in France, did you try many of the speciality butters? Did you have Rodolphe Le Meunier which is considered the best butter in the world by most?

I love my butter and like to try different ones when available. Amish is pretty good. Enjoyed your post and chart.

Re: Butter from France

Chopsmom — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:27:08 GMT

@Bhvbum

Thanks for the guide, interesting.

I love butter, never had one I didn't like. Might have to give the others a try.

By the way, the Land O Lakes Lite Butter makes excellent grilled cheese. It spreads easily so you get even coverage. I'm too lazy to let the stick soften.

Re: Butter from France

sunshine45 — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:59:55 GMT

i buy kerrygold irish butter, plugra, and amish roll butters for when the taste of the butter really matters, especially at breakfast.

i like them all, but the irish butter is my favorite.

Re: Butter from France

Bhvbum — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:33:12 GMT

@Chopsmom wrote:
@Bhvbum

Thanks for the guide, interesting.

I love butter, never had one I didn't like. Might have to give the others a try.

By the way, the Land O Lakes Lite Butter makes excellent grilled cheese. It spreads easily so you get even coverage. I'm too lazy to let the stick soften.

I'm too lazy to let the sticks soften too, so I keep a stick on my counter in a covered butter dish like the French do. That was probably 20 years ago. I think the longest my butter might sit out, would be for a couple of weeks. I even googled it one time and found this info:

"A Lab in California ran many tests, and found out that butter kept at room temperature, can stay on the counter no problem, for three weeks without refrigeration. (And if you have a stick that sits on the counter longer than three weeks, you're probably not making enough Southern Living recipes.)

Re: Butter from France

tends2dogs — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:41:07 GMT

Very interesting about leaving butter out on your counter, @Bhvbum . My mom always did that. She bought butter in a two pound roll and would cut off a section at a time for the butter dish. We grew up having butter on just about everything as my mother loved it. She never had high cholesterol, either.

I may have to get out a butter dish and try this again.

Re: Butter from France

Bhvbum — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:44:23 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
Very interesting about leaving butter out on your counter, @Bhvbum . My mom always did that. She bought butter in a two pound roll and would cut off a section at a time for the butter dish. We grew up having butter on just about everything as my mother loved it. She never had high cholesterol, either.

I may have to get out a butter dish and try this again.

Come to think of it my mom did too, she also kept a little can of bacon grease out to use to season food. Nobody died.

Re: Butter from France

brandiwine — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:01:46 GMT

Kerry Gold for me.

Re: Butter from France

bluetail fly — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:21:42 GMT

@Mustang Shar wrote:
Has anyone had French butter? I've read a few reviews and it tastes like nothing we've ever had. I've ordered some, shipping was insane BUT I'll report back after I've tried on my homemade bread

Beurre D'isigny. I find it in Whole Foods and Central Market in Texas. I use it for everything from spreading on toast to cooking and baking. I won't ever go back to American butter. It is incredible.

Re: Butter from France

northiie57 — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:38:00 GMT

Kerigold is the only one I buy. It is well worth it. I use limited amounts of Kerigold butter and grapeseed oil. Love it!