Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Just fill a glass jar half-way with cream, add a marble, and shake. And shake. And shake. And shake. Oh – and did I mention that you have to SHAKE? The process is simple. The labor involved is, well, laborious.
Making butter is totally easy, especially if you have a food processor. Raw butter won't stay fresh forever, though - so it's great to be able to freeze some for future months. What's my secret for perfect pats of frozen butter???
Harriet Fasenfest, author of A Householder's Guide to the Universe shares how to make fresh butter, and the different characteristics that come from milk in the spring versus the winter season in this informative video.
