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It doesn't get more local than making your own butter, and it doesn't get tastier, either. So what was stopping me from getting some good local cream and turning it into butter myself? Memories of childhood trips to places like Plymouth Plantation, where costumed re-enacters made the simple acts of home-making seem like incredible amounts of work.
Fortunately, it turns out that butter isn't that hard to make the old-fashioned way. And with the aid of modern appliances, it becomes positively effortless. Take a look at this slide show to see how it's done. Then, try it yourself. It's easy to make variations with your favorite herbs and spices, too.
Once you've made butter, you might want to try making a simple bread, or learning to make jam.
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