stark wrote:
> In article >, this one
> > wrote:
>
> Is the butter contact with water messy is a butter bell? Does the
> butter boat insulate and seal the butter as well as a butter bell?

I don't know what a "butter boat" is. As for the butter bell, the water
seal keeps the butter fresh up to 30 days, as long as you change the water
every few days. It's not messy.

>
> Is the insulation and sealing actually necessary. I know some folks
> who simply leave their butter out, covered of course. Don't know how
> long that would work here in the Mid South with our ultra-summers.
>
I'm in the Mid-South. But I have AC; I doubt this would be a good idea if
you don't

Jill