Turns out, these butter covers aren’t exactly the same. Butter can, in fact, be left out at room temperature all the time if you store it correctly. That’s where a butter crock comes in. While ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Butter makes everything better, especially that warm baguette that you are serving at dinner or your favorite morning toast to go alongside ...