The L. Tremain Company, founded in 1996, is a privately owed, family run business based in Los Angeles, CA. The company's main focus is to provide unique and time-honored kitchen tools, housewares and decorative tabletop lines to consumers worldwide. The very first product line launched by the company was based on a centuries old French butter storage device. The company has taken the traditional French concept, increased its effectiveness and beauty, to create an innovative butter storage unit specifically for the American palate the Original Butter Bell Crock. Since its inception in 1996, the Butter Bell crock has become the most recognized brand of butter crocks in the U.S and Canada. The Original Butter Bell Crock is a modern version of the authentic French beurrier. Made from high quality, durable New Bone China, the Butter Bell crock safely keeps butter at room temperature on the counter or tabletop without spoilage, refrigeration or odors. L. Tremain has recreated and improved this natural method of preserving the creamy texture and delicate flavor that makes butter the most desirable and most-used spread in the world.

Keeps butter fresh and spreadable for up to 30 days without refrigeration; no odors or spoilage

Made of high quality glazed stoneware; dishwasher safe

Modeled after original French butter crock; available in a wide array of colors

To use, pour cold water into base, pack lid with softened butter, replace lid into base; change water every 2-3 days

Holds 1 stick of butter; practical and beautiful, goes from kitchen to tabletop

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I would suggest buying two butter bells. This way you can have the second one ready to go when the first one is about to run out.

28 of 29 found the following review helpful:

Not the end of the butter battleJun 01, 2007
By Sharen Beveridge "SBtheRN"
I had bought this product hoping to settle the butter rage that surfaces every time someone has to try to spread hard butter on something. Alas it has not been our salvation. The butter falls out into the water every time I try to use it. I really don't see what I could do wrong, I measured the water, packed the butter tightly, tried different temps to no avail. During the times it has stayed in the bell it is wonderful, but I spent too much time fishing the butter out of the water and it is now relegated to a shelf in kitchen limbo.

17 of 18 found the following review helpful:

Butter crockDec 28, 2009
By R. Jennings "The Gun Guy®"
This item is worthy of your consideration. The "top" will accept a full stick (1/4-lb) of butter which, when inverted and inserted into the "bottom" is sealed against outside air by the cool water you have added (approx 1/3-cup) to the crock. The instructions caution that the water should be replaced at least every three days. The only "rub" I have about the item is that it would have been very helpful to have a cast-in line on the inside to show the proper fill level for the water. If you add too little, there will be no air-tight seal created; too high and the butter gets "wet." I added a line to the interior of my crock with a permanent marker, just for ease of refilling. The crock, especially with the wide range of styles and colors available, makes a nice addition to your counter top.

11 of 11 found the following review helpful:

Soft Butter Anytime!Jun 12, 2008
By M. C. Williams
I've used this product for years - it is the BEST way to store butter for table use. You put water in the bottom container which keeps air completely away from the surface of the butter so it never oxidizes. The water, at room temperature, amazingly keeps the butter at a slightly firm, easily spreadable, consistency. It will keep for a week and significantly longer if you avoid getting bread crumbs etc. in it, and if you refresh the water with each use. (The negative reviewer did not seem to realize they are supposed to use water.)

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