Dave Hill wrote:
>> My roommate.... stores the butter dish
>> on the kitchen counter instead of the refrigerator.
>> I've just never heard of such a thing and it's grossing me out.
>
> I nearly always keep butter on the kitchen counter. Sorry if that
> sounds awful, but I'm with your roommate on this score!

I noticed no one mentioned a Butter Bell in this thread (or if they did I
missed it). I use one and adore it. The butter keeps nicely on the
counter, stays soft. Product information below:

http://www.butterbell.com/

Jill