American Made Butter Keeper Butter Dish, Made in USA, Licorice

I've been using my Butter Bay now for about two weeks and am absolutely thrilled with how it works. When I first discovered the item on Amazon.com I searched the internet for the company's page and was led to thebutterbay.com. The page is packed with lots of information about the company and their product and the customer service is quite good. I sent an email with some questions not addressed by the web site and received a very friendly reply in good time. After I received my Butter Bay from Amazon I went back to the company web site to watch the video demonstrating its use (about 2 1/2 minutes) and was thoroughly impressed that the product really is as simple and mess free to "load" as the video demonstrates! I would surely recommend the Butter Bay to anyone who inquired. A few of the facts that have made me so happy with this product follow: 1. The product is produced entirely in the United States. 2. It is constructed well and feels substantial in your hand. It doesn't feel fragile. 3. It will accommodate a variety of sizes of butter sticks very simply. 4. It can be filled as simply and cleanly as indicated on the company's video. 5. It is available in a nice selection of colors and at a price that surpasses other similar products. It is also very handsome and not decorated with any motifs. 6. It really does work. 7. It is very easy to clean and maintain. 8. The products footprint is not substantially larger than a stick of butter so it's a great product for those of us with small or tiny kitchens. A few things that I discovered after my email to the company and their reply to me: 1. If you're adding salt to the water use about 1/8 t. 2. Cool tap water is recommended.

I have updated and upgraded my review based on contact with the vendor after I left my first review. I did return the first butter bay, but was sent a second one. The second one is well made without the nick on top. I learned about the unglazed top being how they are all made, and that this butter keeper actually holds a stick of butter (1/2 cup) which is the norm. Even though the butter holding part looked small, sure enough, it easily held the stick of butter. Jim and I have a little quibble on our favorite. I actually find this butter bay the one I like best, I like the elongated handle and I find it easier to get the butter out of the oval shape. Jim likes the other one we tried better, a more straight up and down design. Our solution, keep and use both:) we both agree this is the more attractive of the two. I appreciate the manufacturers caring enough to reach out, however, I have to deduct a star because the first one I had did have issues. However, this one is lovely and works great, and is well made. *original review follows: ................ Maybe I got a lemon, since most of the reviews are positive. In my case, while I love the idea and the color, the butter holding portion seems tiny. (although I'm told it's a stick of butter which is the norm for these butter holders.) Also, the white unfinished top is odd looking because the paint is uneven on the side, and the white part is rough. It also has a sharp edge like it was miscast, and gave me a good snag on my finger. I asked Jim if he could file it down, but we decided to just return it instead. The color is a gorgeous rich pomegranate. It's truly a shame it didn't work because it's mostly beautiful.

I live in the HOT Arizona Desert. Even with Air Conditioning you simply cannot leave butter out on the counter....You can now ;) 1.Solid Construction 2.Very Easy to 'fill' - watch the product video - so easy! 3.Saves Money - ( no more wasted 'melt' when the soften setting on your microwave gets a bit picky or you forgot and left it "softening" on the counter too long and have to toss the rancid mess) 4.Easy to Clean 5. Does Exactly what it says it will do 6. Water stays cool So very glad I finally bit and bought this...my husband loves it too. Usage: Sits on the island where it gets indirect sun exposure from two windows (6 foot and 8 feet away from the windows). Refresh water once every 3 days even though you can go much longer than that. I fill per the instructions, making sure the butter is properly 'seated' around all sides - which for this model is just easy peasy and no utensils required! I do 'scrape' the sides occasionally from the top down during use ..have never had a problem with butter falling out - even when you can see the sides peaking thru - because it's been properly pressed into the dish at the filling stage so it stays at just the right temp to still stick to the sides and thus not fall out. Thus far have never 'refrigerated' the unit when not in use - have not needed to do anything but fill it, refresh the water every so often, and enjoy. The butter is never too soft (re never melting in the dish). The nice large base on the unit means no tipping when turned up for use (like I've read about some butter bells) and it makes for a nice large 'handle' when taking it off the base unit. Very nice for those with carpel, arthritis or other hand issues. This unit is very simply - Great! Butter Bay Cube-Shaped Butter Keeper, Made in USA, Pomegranate

Having broken my old bell style butter jar I started looking for a replacement which is what brought the Butter Bay to my attention. My old bell was in fact a bit tricky to pack and thought this was a clever idea. It has been in service for a few weeks now flawlessly. Every claim which was made by the company was true to word. Easy to load, well made, keeps butter fresh and spreadable! I also enjoy the cheerful yellow color. If I had one complaint it would be that the lid does not fit precisely. Often I have to push it from one side to the other to get it centered on the base. Perhaps a lip molded on the inside of the lid would help keep it centered? Either way it is a trifling thing to worry about because I am well pleased overall!