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Post by katybee on Dec 10, 2023 4:27:29 GMT
Looking for a yummy, easy, terrible for you appetizer idea?
I made a butter board for a last minute dinner I was invited to tonight. Just soften some good butter to room temperature. Spread it on a board (I have a pretty wooden board I use for charcuterie). I made it cute by using an offset spatula to create a scale-type pattern. Then I sprinkled on flaked salt, chopped fresh rosemary and thyme, chopped dried cranberries and chopped pecans. At the last minute, I drizzled on honey and served it with warm, sliced baguette. It was a huge hit. And I made it LAST minute with stuff I already had on hand.
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Post by dexter on Dec 10, 2023 4:44:27 GMT
Sounds delish! Did you take a pic?
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Post by littlemama on Dec 10, 2023 20:54:12 GMT
Something about smearing butter all over a board just squicks me out. I believe you that is was delicous- I just dont think I could do it
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 10, 2023 21:06:32 GMT
Nope. I won’t do any boards like that. It’s just like a tiny buffet. No thanks.
Glad it was a hit for you, though!
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Post by Lexica on Dec 10, 2023 21:08:50 GMT
I have not heard of this butter board trend. I had to Google pictures of it to see what you were referring to. I have no issue with the ingredients, but I think I will sit on the bench with littlemama regarding smearing butter on a wooden board. I have no idea why it bothers me a bit, but it does. In a shallow dish, no problem. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 10, 2023 23:14:53 GMT
I posted last yr about the bitter board trend! I thought it sounded interesting! But there were a lot of haters. 2pers are esp paranoid.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 10, 2023 23:19:27 GMT
I posted last yr about the bitter board trend! I thought it sounded interesting! But there were a lot of haters. 2pers are esp paranoid. I remember that thread, and yes, the consensus was a big fat NOPE! I actually really like the idea, and katybee your additions to the butter sound delicious. I'd like to try it one day. |
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Post by littlemama on Dec 11, 2023 0:08:08 GMT
I posted last yr about the bitter board trend! I thought it sounded interesting! But there were a lot of haters. 2pers are esp paranoid. No, there were no haters and no one is paranoid. There is a literal global pandemic going on and people rightfully do not want to dip their food into communal butter. Also, the idea of smearing butter on a board grosses me out, no matter if I would be the only one eating it. I dont care what anyone else does. My hangup in thay regard is my own. |
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Post by katybee on Dec 11, 2023 0:33:59 GMT
I posted last yr about the bitter board trend! I thought it sounded interesting! But there were a lot of haters. 2pers are esp paranoid. No, there were no haters and no one is paranoid. There is a literal global pandemic going on and people rightfully do not want to dip their food into communal butter. Also, the idea of smearing butter on a board grosses me out, no matter if I would be the only one eating it. I dont care what anyone else does. My hangup in thay regard is my own. We didn’t dip.  We spread. With little butter/cheese knives. Like, you put some butter on your own plate and then dipped/spread from there as you pleased. I also have several wooden serving trays/bowls. I think they’re beautiful. They’re olive wood. I serve cheese, bread, salad, etc. with them. Is there something I’m missing? I don’t serve raw meat on them… |
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Post by gina on Dec 11, 2023 0:48:34 GMT
People were def weird about the butter board trend the last time this thread rolled into town.
I think it sounds freakin fantastic and would happily enjoy one!
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 11, 2023 0:51:11 GMT
No, there were no haters and no one is paranoid. There is a literal global pandemic going on and people rightfully do not want to dip their food into communal butter. Also, the idea of smearing butter on a board grosses me out, no matter if I would be the only one eating it. I dont care what anyone else does. My hangup in thay regard is my own. We didn’t dip. We spread. With little butter/cheese knives. Like, you put some butter on your own plate and then dipped/spread from there as you pleased. I also have several wooden serving trays/bowls. I think they’re beautiful. They’re olive wood. I serve cheese, bread, salad, etc. with them. Is there something I’m missing? I don’t serve raw meat on them… Sounds good to me. It's like any other dip or cheese spread or hummus or whatever....we put some on our own plate and then scoop from there with whatever we're using to scoop.  -- Also, I love things made from olive wood. |
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Post by Lexica on Dec 11, 2023 1:13:19 GMT
I am not picturing olive wood for some reason. Maybe if I saw it in person? I have a large white platter with handles on either end that matches my serving bowls. I would use that for making a butter board. Although, maybe the white color would not make the butter as appealing. I would have to cover it up with fresh herbs or something.
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Post by myshelly on Dec 11, 2023 1:54:57 GMT
I posted last yr about the bitter board trend! I thought it sounded interesting! But there were a lot of haters. 2pers are esp paranoid. No, there were no haters and no one is paranoid. There is a literal global pandemic going on and people rightfully do not want to dip their food into communal butter. Also, the idea of smearing butter on a board grosses me out, no matter if I would be the only one eating it. I dont care what anyone else does. My hangup in thay regard is my own. So in the same post you said there were “no haters” and then called it “gross.” What do you think haters are? I mean, I’m the last person who usually agrees with Cindyupnorth, but she’s 100% right - the peas tore this trend apart in the last thread. |
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Post by shescrafty on Dec 11, 2023 2:02:47 GMT
We have done this and put down parchment paper that we precut. Also an “icing” board for desserts and again it was piped onto parchment paper.
There are little spreaders to go with it-nobody was dipping their bread directly into the butter. We have had herbed butter for holiday meals and it is served in a small crock or bowl with spreaders. Same idea.
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Post by tuva42 on Dec 11, 2023 2:11:50 GMT
Nope. I won’t do any boards like that. It’s just like a tiny buffet. No thanks. Glad it was a hit for you, though! What's wrong with a buffet? |
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Post by tuva42 on Dec 11, 2023 2:13:38 GMT
I did a butter board at a party over a year ago and it was a big hit. It got eaten up quickly. I think the OP's sounds yummy.
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 11, 2023 4:25:57 GMT
Nope. I won’t do any boards like that. It’s just like a tiny buffet. No thanks. Glad it was a hit for you, though! What's wrong with a buffet? They gross me out. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 11, 2023 4:40:05 GMT
I'm stealing this idea! Thanks, Katybee!
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Post by compeateropeator on Dec 11, 2023 11:15:51 GMT
I am glad it went over well. Sounds great to me, I love bread and butter. I agree with others that I was surprised how many people showed the butter board hate on the other thread. 😄. No hate from me, and I also love a good pot luck and buffet.
It would be a pretty boring world if we were all the same, so no judgement on those that hate it or those that love it…but I am on the love side of this trend.
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Post by littlemama on Dec 11, 2023 11:24:43 GMT
No, there were no haters and no one is paranoid. There is a literal global pandemic going on and people rightfully do not want to dip their food into communal butter. Also, the idea of smearing butter on a board grosses me out, no matter if I would be the only one eating it. I dont care what anyone else does. My hangup in thay regard is my own. We didn’t dip. We spread. With little butter/cheese knives. Like, you put some butter on your own plate and then dipped/spread from there as you pleased. I also have several wooden serving trays/bowls. I think they’re beautiful. They’re olive wood. I serve cheese, bread, salad, etc. with them. Is there something I’m missing? I don’t serve raw meat on them… No, you arent missing anything! The concept is just icky to me. I know tons of people love it and I dont think those people are icky- it just isn't my cup of tea! Im sure everything is clean and incontaminated, my brain just doesnt think it's for me! |
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Post by zuke on Dec 11, 2023 13:05:47 GMT
I posted last yr about the bitter board trend! I thought it sounded interesting! But there were a lot of haters. 2pers are esp paranoid. I don't think people are being 'paranoid. I'm at least not. I actually HATE butter! I've never liked it. I googled what Butter Boards look like and they are pretty. Being pretty still would be a big NO for me! |
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Post by Gennifer on Dec 11, 2023 13:17:03 GMT
I did one last NYE for a family party and it was a big hit. It’s no different than any other charcuterie/crudite/veggie tray, or even eating dinner at someone’s house, because we put it on our own plates and then spread it on bread from there. No one’s smearing their fingers through it or licking it directly off the board. 😂
I did two savory and one sweet: garlic and herb, sun-dried tomato, and pomegranate-honey with almonds. The last one was definitely the favorite!
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Post by auntkelly on Dec 11, 2023 14:58:59 GMT
I think it sounds delicious! The only problem I see, is that katybee is going to be expected to bring a butter board to every gathering of that friends group!  |
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Post by blue tulip on Dec 11, 2023 15:00:57 GMT
well, you've got me! i'm going to make one now for our christmas cookie decorating snack table this weekend. if anyone thinks it's gross and doesn't eat it, well more for me. |
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Post by Tearisci on Dec 11, 2023 15:14:44 GMT
I did a butter board for Christmas last year and my family really liked it. I'll probably do another one this year.
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Post by katybee on Dec 11, 2023 15:16:31 GMT
well, you've got me! i'm going to make one now for our christmas cookie decorating snack table this weekend. if anyone thinks it's gross and doesn't eat it, well more for me. You would be surprised at how much butter you can eat in one sitting. Which is why it will NOT be a regular thing for me! |
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Post by lainey on Dec 11, 2023 15:55:07 GMT
I just think they look really unappealing, I don't in anyway think they're out to get me though.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 11, 2023 21:50:29 GMT
I saw a video where someone made a candle out of melted butter, they added rosemary and other herbs, cut a hole in the center of a round loaf of bread, and put the candle in the center. I thought it looked interesting.
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Post by mich5481 on Dec 11, 2023 22:14:31 GMT
well, you've got me! i'm going to make one now for our christmas cookie decorating snack table this weekend. if anyone thinks it's gross and doesn't eat it, well more for me. y'all should do this: thenovicechefblog.com/snowman-buttercream-board/I saw it on FB, and it made me think of the Peas! |
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Post by dewryce on Dec 11, 2023 22:16:40 GMT
well, you've got me! i'm going to make one now for our christmas cookie decorating snack table this weekend. if anyone thinks it's gross and doesn't eat it, well more for me. y'all should do this: thenovicechefblog.com/snowman-buttercream-board/I saw it on FB, and it made me think of the Peas! Cute! |
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We spread. With little butter/cheese knives. Like, you put some butter on your own plate and then dipped/spread from there as you pleased. 
-- Also, I love things made from olive wood. 
