Michelemarie
Executive Chef
Salt free butter, for sure!
yep yep yep, same here.
Salt free butter, for sure!
So what is it guys. What do you like better Butter or Margarine.
Im a butter dude all the way!!
You bring up a pet peeve of mine. It happened a little in California but it happens all the time here in South Carolina. If it is yellow and you can spread it on bread, they call it butter. Drives me nuts. If I ask for butter, I want the wrapper to have the word "butter" on it. Also, in California (at least before I moved here) if a restaurant served margarine and you specifically asked for butter, they had to bring you butter. I don't think I have ever seen butter in a restaurant here.I had always thought that there was either butter or margarine, and that margarine said it was margarine. I’ve really never given it any more thought than that. I mean none.
But, it seems that margarine these days is being passed off as a “spread”. Country Crock is a spread. Parkay, Imeprial, etc. Who the heck makes real butter these days?
I’ve got some investigating to do at the supermarket tonight. Dang.......that explains a few mishaps I’ve had in trying to cook with “butter”.
Get a container of Smart Balance it really is not bad for you just read the container.You will be pleasantly surprised by the taste.What brand of butter is everyone using????
This thread has made me aware of a very horrible over-sight on my part. I can’t believe I’ve been this dumb.....for so long.
I had always thought that there was either butter or margarine, and that margarine said it was margarine. I’ve really never given it any more thought than that. I mean none.
But, it seems that margarine these days is being passed off as a “spread”. Country Crock is a spread. Parkay, Imeprial, etc. Who the heck makes real butter these days?
I’ve got some investigating to do at the supermarket tonight. Dang.......that explains a few mishaps I’ve had in trying to cook with “butter”.
Get a container of Smart Balance it really is not bad for you just read the container.You will be pleasantly surprised by the taste.
I'll try that! But I just looked it up, and Smart Balance is technically a margarine (whipped oil with other ingredients). Next thing you know, someone is gonna' say the Tooth Fairy isn't real.............HUSH! [/quote
Yes but the point is its not bad for you in fact its good for you with no trans fatty acids with a good amount of Omega 3.It has also been endorsed by professional chefs for the taste.No hydrogenated oils,no gluten,no gelatine.
Try it you will like it.I have a friend who is a heart surgeon and he also uses it.Im not saying give up butter because I wont but its great on toast and as a substitute for baking recipes that call for margarine just dont get the light version you cant cook with it and it doesn't taste as good.I like to use butter for some things and the Smart Balance for others
Yes but the point is its not bad for you in fact its good for you with no trans fatty acids with a good amount of Omega 3.It has also been endorsed by professional chefs for the taste.No hydrogenated oils,no gluten,no gelatine.
Try it you will like it.I have a friend who is a heart surgeon and he also uses it.Im not saying give up butter because I wont but its great on toast and as a substitute for baking recipes that call for margarine just dont get the light version you cant cook with it and it doesn't taste as good.I like to use butter for some things and the Smart Balance for others
So, everyone here that is saying they love "real butter" is only buying and using sticks??????
Hey, Andy...anyone? Not too long ago. Maybe several months ago, someone posted a "whipped" butter formula that used real butter and canola oil. I've searched this site using all manner of terms and can't come up with it. Can anyone help? I thought it would be easy to find. Maybe the OP will come forward and help me. Thanks.
Yup, That's a fact, Jack
So, do you have a butter dish? How do you deal with this rock hard beauty called real butter?
I've seen it and tried it, keltin. One, it's expensive for what you get. One small container costs more than a whole pound of "real" butter and, two, it tastes like fish to me. I would much prefer to make my own. I just can't find the thread that discussed that.