3 Kitchen Gadgets that WORK! | By Request

[@garykitzis1335]

I have used a butter bell for a few years and am very happy with it. I use a soup spoon to pack the butter into the bell. Since butter and water don't mix, even if the batter falls out of the bell (which has never happened to me) all you have to do is put it in the refrigerator to harden, wipe off any excess water and pack it back into the bell. When softening the butter to put into the bell, you should keep it in the original package, not open to the air where bacteria could settle on the butter. Changing the water and occasionally washing the bowls is very easy.

[@beetroot7156]

It's made of ceramic or metal and can the butter knife scratch the lip of it?

[@d-meth]

​@@beetroot7156 ceramic like a plate

[@garykitzis1335]

@@beetroot7156 The butter bell I have is made of ceramic. My bell has no scratches after a few years of daily use. I think you would have to try to purposely damage it. Ceramic doesn't scratch easily.

[@markiskool]

American here, over 60 years old. My mom used one pound blocks of butter. She put them on a butter dish but threw the top cover away. The butter sat out until it was gone. Never went rancid. I buy butter in quarter pound sticks. I put them in a butter dish but use the lid. It never goes rancid but is always spreadable. I might try the bell as the color seems better than my method.

[@markysf]

butter bells have been around for 100's of years. it was kind of strange to see it reviewed here.

[@marycoughlan353]

It’s amazing to watch someone trying out an electric kettle as if it were something new!

[@JRWatchman85]

When i moved to the US from the UK, I was surprised how few people owned an electric kettle. No British home can be found without one.

[@joshuaguenin9507]

technology connections has a video on this

[@hannakinn]

I've has an electric kettle since the 1990s here in the US. I forget how I even knew they were a useful kitchen appliance. I really should buy one of the new attractive ones with the cool led lights. My old one is very plain and utilitarian but boils water really quickly.

[@Clown_the_Clown]

>moving to the UK 🤢🤮

[@cameronfrye8311]

@@Clown_the_Clown hey genius, they said to the us FROM the uk. That means they moved to America, not the UK.

[@Clown_the_Clown]

@@MostlyLost nah, USA is best

[@jekku4688]

You _can_ keep butter out on your counter, as long as it's covered (I use an old-fashioned butter dish, and have NEVER had an issue with it going rancid, which usually only happens after quite a long time). Plus it doesn't get wet! SUGGESTION: a good 'old fashioned' (well, maybe a modern version) *percolator!*

[@markylon]

Hear hear!! We keep our butter in a butter dish and it says fresh for about 3 weeks probably longer but it doesn't last us 3 weeks. I only keep a spare in the fridge ready replace when my butter dish is empty. My butter is ALWAYS ready for spreading.

[@CalebFaulkner]

This is exactly why they're no longer popular. Why bother with water changes every 2-3 days when a covered butter dish works EXACTLY the same?

[@complainer406]

A butter dish will work fine for salted butter, but you might need a crock to keep unsalted butter out

[@rorybaker5799]

Unsalted butter will go bad

[@agcons]

@@complainer406 I can confirm this: unsalted butter kept covered but not in a crock will go rancid pretty quickly. In my glass crock it lasts just over two weeks, and I change the water daily.

[@AMG19610]

We keep our butter in a butter dish on the counter… never had an issue. My grandparents (lived to a ripe old 85 and 91 respectively ) had no AC and very hot summers… did the same.

[@jockcooper8888]

same here, never a single issue, and my mom did the same thing.. the whole water thing is just unnecessary

[@jankirschke7425]

Yup, my parents are 97 and 94 and have always kept their butter in a butter dish on the counter. I do the same.

[@bonnieweeks7601]

Yep

[@autaum6536]

Same here...still do it....

[@Danielle-zq7kb]

Same here. I can only imagine this being needed if you take a long time to finish that stick of butter! The water change every 3 days would irritate me too.

[@kimsnader8777]

Love my butter bell! My "packing" technique is to leave my butter stick on the counter to soften in the wrapper. Once soft, I unfold the wrap, finagle one end of the stick into the bell, and use the wrapper to mash it all in without getting butter on my hands. A spoon or small spatuala can clean up the edges and scrape the last bits off the wrapper.

[@busterbrown446]

I unwrap a stick and place it in my $2 butter dish, DONE.

[@TheHrb1234]

As a tea drinking Brit living in the USA, one of my first purchases was a kettle. I use one very similar to the one you reviewed and have been very happy with it for a number of years. I just wish we had 240V here rahter than 120V so the water would boil quicker though haha.

[@kiplinght]

6 minutes to boil a kettle!!!! I could never

[@NoName-vw4gb]

Even a 120V electric kettle will be faster than a gas stove. I bought a smart kettle, and I have been enjoying it so far.

[@lindabuck2777]

You mean we’ve been missing out?!?! Galling really! 🙏🏻🤣❤️

[@meyeame8956]

@@kiplinght Well if you visit the USA you can probably find a 240v outlet near your washing machine or in the garage. Just plug an 240v kettle in there hehe

[@JasonLeeIsAGod]

The only thing faster than an electric kettle is the regular kettle on an induction cooktop. We've stopped using our electric kettle since the induction boils water in record time.

[@nwj03a]

I just leave half a stick of butter in a small Tupperware container on the counter. It lasts just fine for about a month or so. Usually I clean out the container long before I ever see any hint of mold (because I used all the butter).

[@rancid216]

I figured I would give the omelet maker a try. Funny that the price is different depending on the color. I bought a yellow one since it was the cheapest. Crazy that a red one is almost $16.00 more. I guess the omelets taste the best when you make them in a red one. LOL

[@benrogers5058]

Red makes it faster.

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

@@benrogers5058 🤣🤣I guessed too. I choose my first bread maker in red too.

[@lizzi437]

Maybe you were looking at the Metallic Red? *The Metallic Red is more expensive than the regular Red one. And the regular Red is a little cheaper than the Yellow.

[@Ryan-re1rs]

Red makes them cook faster! Duh.

[@shynebox]

Placebomelette.

[@jenniferjensen8538]

My husband is a native of Denmark and loves his tea. He wanted a water kettle over here as they've had them in Europe for decades. We've had the same water kettle for about 20 years now and it's still going strong! It was a little difficult to find them here in the US back then. They are now pretty common though. They do boil water much faster.

[@DeutschmannGG]

I will always be flabbergasted by the fact US Americans and most British folks don't seem to know about electric kettles. They are considered kitchen essentials in most Central European countries. Then again, we probably seem like technological Neanderthals in other regards, I guess :D

[@darnstewart]

@@DeutschmannGG I'm British and I don't know anyone that doesn't have an electric kettle. Up until the 80's when tea was made the old school way your statement would have been true, but since the advent of the one cup tea bag everyone has an electric kettle.

[@PippetWhippet]

@@darnstewart when I was in Britain in the early 80’s, my country didn’t have electric kettles and they were considered an essential part of a British kitchen, so I would say perhaps the statement wouldn’t have been accurate even in the 70’s!!

[@vaguedreams]

It really depends on your stove and the amount of water. Mine can boil 2 quarts in a approx 4 minutes. I've seen induction ones go significantly faster.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

That must be a good brand... the first electric kettle I ever bought lasted only a few months with very light use -- it melted itself in short order.

[@1lmp1]

The butter crock works well in cooler temperatures. If one lives in South where it is very hot and one adjusts the a/c to warmer mode when off from home, the butter might get too warm and slide off. Also the water does not need to be changed daily if one adds some salt to it. I live in Houston and have a small, tight glass, click lock top container that fits perfectly the Irish butter block I buy. The butter stays perfectly in it for a few days. That crock system was used in USA before refrigerators became common. A water kettle heats up water pretty much as fast as an induction cook top. The stove top shown in this video is much slower, I use it myself, but plan on getting a new stove that is only induction. They are safer. As a warning, one day I was frying food on a pan, some oil splattered on the stove top ( amount about 1 tsp+). When I lifted the pan off the oil around that orange glow started to burn 1 foot high flames. That stove type is dangerous, especially if used by people with joint problems that have slower and difficult movements of wrists.

[@debbydhill]

I use a KitchenAid kettle and have been for years (tea drinker), it takes less time than this one and overall I've been extremely happy with the purchase. I think with the butter crock, the people with the errors were not doing it correctly. Great reviews!

[@rodneybever9583]

I have been using a butter crock like that for some time now. The people who had problems with it falling out were doing one of two things. Either storing it close to a heat source like a toaster oven or putting the butter in while the cup was wet.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Or they’re no actually packing the butter in. Or they’re foolishly leaving a crock glazed in a dark color in a sunny spot. I’ve known about butter crocks for a long time and whenever someone tells me they don’t work, I usually get them to admit to doing any one of the things we’ve both mentioned.

[@rodneybever9583]

@@ItsJustLisa I make my own butter too which helps.

[@brendanrandle]

or lives somewhere with high temperatures and no air-con

[@valconir1619]

@@ItsJustLisa What kind of "room temperature" doest the bell/crock works? I'm living in South East Asia, so room temp would be around 25-30 C

[@d-meth]

​@@valconir1619 room temp is generally 22°C but it will work fine at 25, I'm not sure about 30 an above, most people have AC and never let their house get that hot

[@MahoganyHues]

Tips for the butter crock: 1. A spoon is the best tool to pack the butter. 2. Do not wash the crock in the dishwasher, it seems to create a ‘film’ that prevents the butter from sticking and this seems to cause butter falling into the water. 3. Add salt to the water 4. Change the water every 2 days

[@Chance57]

If there's a film on your dishes coming out of the dishwasher, you're probably using too much detergent. When I was younger my ma had a bottle of everclear she would use for the crock. Never really have to change it.

[@cherriberri8373]

I know someone else already said it but truly, if you have films on your dishes its probably due to overuse of detergent. Never use those pods unless your water is super hard well water with no treatment before it reaches the machine, powder is cheapest but gel is fine if you wanna pay extra to ship water with your soap. I don't use a dishwasher at all right now, but when I did most loads in a quite large dishwasher with 4+ people using it with about 1.5tbps depending on how dirty the dishes were and the film that appeared when others did the dishes would suddenly vanish. (we did have a water softener, though)

[@yourfriends]

Check the instructions manual to change the amount of detergent on your dishwasher settings

[@Paula-tf3zv]

Agree with the spoon as best tool, hand washing the bell, but why add salt to the water?

[@valvenator]

​@@Paula-tf3zvSalt will keep the water from getting rancid. If you ever left water sitting too long you'd notice it gets cloudy. That's because microorganisms make their way in and start to multiply. Make it as Salty as the Dead Sea and you're good to go.

[@marthajohnson2775]

I've owned an electric kettle for about a year. I love it. It holds 57 ounces (1.7 liters) and boils water in about 5 minutes. I use it to make tea, instant oatmeal, instant mashed potatoes, etc. I use it cut time on boiling water for everything from fresh corn to pasta. Boil the water in the kettle first, transfer it to a pot on the stove and bring it back up to a boil. It's great for soaking dried beans, cranberries, etc. I pour the boiling water in a bucket with soap and use a brush to clean things like tires, outdoor furniture, tennis shoes and entryway rugs. It's a big help when I need extra-hot water to wash dishes from a cookout or after making sticky candy.

[@adamhenwood581]

Good detailed comment

[@bs-vo1ii]

Good idea to boil water for things like corn!!!! The stove takes forever!! I'll try to remember next time and just pour it into the pot too cook.

[@NickzAndMikz]

Are you in the UK?

[@donnaprisbrey1452]

My Mom has used this kind of butter dish for decades. It keeps the butter the perfect softness: A little cooler than just on the counter and a lot warmer than the rock in the fridge. I've experienced having the butter fall in the water a couple of times, that's it. Works like a charm. I highly recommend.

[@jadekwong7483]

I have the omelette maker and the kettle. The omelette sits collecting dust. The kettles, (I have 3) are in constant use. Water for cooking, tea, coffee, etc. so much faster. For me it’s also about safety. I have a tendency to forget the stove is on even with a whistling kettle. So an electric kettle that turns itself off is a must.

[@zerorig]

i have gas, so i run the fan when its on and usually never go far. which is actually more of an incentive to boil water in the kettle actually

[@MsKitty-st1yv]

Me, too. I'm BADDDD at forgetting things are "on".

[@Kahnanesgi]

I've been using a butter bell for several years now and absolutely love it. I have 2 actually that I use in rotation. As one gets near empty, I'll fill the other up and and as soon at the first one is empty into the dishwasher it goes. That way I've always got fresh spreadable butter on hand. :) and I do use a soup/teaspoon to pack the butt in as well. I use the back of the spoon to spread the butter into the bell in about 1/3 stick portions, forcing out any trapped air that might cause the butter to fall into the water. I have had zero problems. The key is for the butter to be softened enough to spread easily but not so soft that it feels nearly melted. They original BB crock is a bit expensive but they are worth it IMO.

[@marciabigg469]

That's such a great idea. I used a butter dish which doesn't normally have issues, but last summer in the UK temps got up over 35° and I've seen that the butter bell helps stop the butter melting, if it's kept out of direct sunlight, because of the water.

[@wcuppy]

I've been using that same electric kettle for about a year now. Still works great and it gets daily use

[@JaSon-wc4pn]

I used the same Asda basics one (all plastic) for about two years regularly Always filled to just above minimum, A crack slowly appeared above that line (unnoticed)and one day at max boil it BLEW up Popping the lid open and spraying boiling water onto the roof. During boil, water got through to the mains and violently short circuited

[@wplains]

I’ve used one for over 40 years lol. (Not the same one obviously).

[@seanfoltz7645]

I make my own butter so the butter crock might be useful. For those who would like to as well the recipe is simple - pour a quart of whipping cream into a stand mixer, salt and season to taste (ie/garlic powder for garlic butter or Italian seasoning for a more exotic butter), set to whip level 6 or 7 depending on your model and just stop and scrape down the sides ever two or three minutes - the cream will turn into butter in about fifteen minutes. Drop the chunks into some water with ice to wash the butter milk off of it, gently squeeze and pat off the water and that's it - you'll have a grapefruit sized ball of butter which is as good or better than whatever you can get in the store and potentially cheaper too.

[@sandychilds3253]

I'm going to try that!

[@seanfoltz7645]

@@sandychilds3253 Well worth it - I hate to admit it, but I still get a thrill when I start seeing the buttermilk pooling in the bottom of the bowl and the butter chunking up on the whisk.

[@sandychilds3253]

@@seanfoltz7645 That DOES sound thrilling, because I love buttermilk! So making your own butter comes with a bonus. I've already decided that the first time I make it, I'll be adding Himalayan pink salt. It will be so pretty!

[@seanfoltz7645]

@@sandychilds3253 Not being a buttermilk fan, I can't say how good that part is as I dump that part, but the wife shares your taste in salt so I can confirm that it works fine - half a teaspoon or four grams seems to work nicely.

[@sandychilds3253]

@@seanfoltz7645 I made a note of that. Thanks!

[@barcham]

I'm 65 and I have never owned anything other than an electric kettle and I have used a butter crock since I was a kid, I think the one I use now is older than I am. I have no problem making omelettes the usual way, in a skillet, but that little omelette maker is really cool and I want one! 😁

[@MichaelWilliams85]

That is a long time to go with nothing but an electric kettle

[@mrs.antihero]

I love my butter bell and electric kettle, both of which I've had for years. I do like the glass one you tried- it's fun to see when it's boiling, also useful if you want to stop it just short of boiling, for white tea or what have you. Mine is completely opaque and looks like a traditional stove-top type.

[@wmucher]

I've been using an electric kettle for years. I find it cuts down on the time, and is a plus on the ease of use. Only boil water on a stove when I have to.

[@cdorst2286]

I have that same kettle. Love it. I use it for canning when I need to add boiling water to jars.

[@ShevieMine]

I use unsalted butter and keep it in the butter tray out of the fridge. It has never gone bad. The only times I've had a problem was in the summer. My RV A/C cannot keep up with the sun during some summer days here in Oregon. If I leave butter out on hot days, it melts. The omelet maker is a gimmick and just one more difficult-to-wash item. The kettle is nice. I know several people who have something like it and every one is great.

[@thisandthatdailylife9081]

I bought the omelette maker after watching your video and LOVE it! Sooo easy and delish omelette I added sliced cherry tomatoes and grated cheese to 3 eggs plus a teaspoon of cream and it made two perfect fluffy omelettes in 6 minutes. Thanks for another interesting, useful and entertaining video. Really enjoy watching them

[@111dddcca]

Could just use a pan

[@thisandthatdailylife9081]

@@111dddcca yes absolutely could except I make a mess when I try to flip the omelette in a pan. This is so easy

[@alabemos]

Life in FL...I don't always use AC and often my house is at 80 degrees or a little more in the summer. Butter goes rancid in a few days out of the fridge, so I tried a butter crock last year. It didn't keep the butter well under those conditions. I had to go back to keeping it in the fridge and just put it out a day ahead if I expect to need soft butter.

[@rebeccawilliams4633]

I've used butter crocks for yeeeears, they're amazing. I learned as a child when visiting my dairy farmer families that you didn't actually need to keep butter in the refrigerator (I think for a long time I was convinced that my Aunt just ate SO MUCH butter that she went through a stick a day. I was dubious but shocked when I tried the butter crock and it worked wonderfully! Even without it, we've stored still packaged butter on the counter for at least a couple of months before it was used. And with the butter crock, you can squish whole stick of butter in there when you fill it. Anyone who's had problems with butter falling hasn't squished the butter down all the way so it's fully touching the crock (which is what holds it in place). The water helps keep the airtight seal (although it's fine without that really). So, in my office of many years (before I started working from home during the pandy, I had a snack cabinet. And for a while I was really into bagels as work snacks/lunches, so I would just keep the butter crock in my snack cabinet and toast it in the office kitchen. Then I got out of that habit, but never moved the butter crock. This may have even been a year or two before the pandy. When it hit, I went home with what I thought I needed, and no idea I wasn't going to step back into that office for 3 years. Eventually I was given the choice that my team and I could continue to work from home, work back at the office, or hybrid, they just needed to know to allocate space. We all wanted to work from home, which meant that with a touch of sadness, gave up my nice office in favor of working from home in my lovely office there. SO, a team of friends came with me to clear out my office. The butter crock was still there, so, like 4-5 years after last use. The water had dried up, but there was still butter in it. It still looked FINE. I still threw it away, but like, DAMN. GO BUTTER CROCK!

[@lucindadangles-ru5il]

I'm a potter and so these are common. Yes it does fall into the water when it gets warm but makes no difference as to using the butter. I put mine in the refrigerator when it's summer time. The advantage is it's soft most of the time for spreading. Be sure to get one that is about the size of a cube. I put about a half inch of water in the bottom and use the paper of the cube to push the butter into the bell even when it is somewhat hard.

[@justinjjfry]

Watching you learn about an electric Kettle was good viewing. We've had them here for over 50 years

[@garykitzis1335]

I have used an electric kettle for over twenty years. It is definitely the fastest way to boil water

[@dukegeche]

Wait what, they don't have electric kettles? 🤯🤯

[@darcos7535]

Yeah, I wouldn't have called it a gadget.

[@trirain146]

@@dukegeche they aren't as omnipresent as in Europe, I suppose it is because the 120V wiring.

[@JuniorFigueroaStreet]

The US is a coffee drinking nation. You would have a harder time finding a home in the US without a coffee machine than with an electric kettle.

[@realCityBuilder]

I wouldn't be without my butter bell. I paid off about $6 on Temu and it's solid, strong and quite attractive on the counter. Every time it's empty we just put both halves in the dishwasher and then reload it once dry. We only change the water if there is a butter film on top or it's been cleaned in the dishwasher, it seals the butter against pests and the elements. I think many Americans think you'll get ill from using room temp butter but that's never happened to our family.

[@Shannan845]

The best way to load the butter crock is to leave the butter wrapped while on the counter getting room temp. Then open one side of the package and push it into the crock with the wrapper covering you hand. No mess and it seems like the butter gets more compacted into the crock than with a spoon.

[@kristinenovak42]

That’s the way I do it. I also found a bigger butter bell than what he shows there. I also use distilled water for the bottom, then you don’t have to change as often. But now seeing people saying add salt, I’m going to do that too.

[@cathy7861]

Live alone and use butter for everything - when that kind of thing is needed. Still don't use very much of it, though. Thought about getting a butter crock but couldn't justify the cost. Was watching KZbin and someone was making various types of grilled sandwiches. Went to butter the bread, took the butter right out of the fridge, grabbed their cheese slicer and skimmed very thin slices off the top of the brick. Spread so easily on the bread and it didn't tear that wonderful squishy white bread. Yeah, yeah, sure, sure! The butter was probably somewhat soft in the fridge. Could have been but I tried it and it worked! Yay!

[@ayonmukherjee5539]

When it comes to electric kettles, I have used them and still use one, but I can't explain the joy of hearing that whistle from an actual metallic kettle. Yes, it takes more time to heat the same amount of water and yes, it takes up one of the burners/heating-elements; but man, that whistling sound is still amazing! Makes me think about the things we lose with convenience....

[@incognitofelon]

It's not just about time. You don't need to watch an electric kettle since it has an auto shut off feature so it's safer. Newer models also can allow you to set the temperature at a certain level (ie for drinking or baby formula) and keep it there for as long as you need. Saves energy too.

[@circedelune]

I don’t think it takes any less time.

[@KasumiRose77]

I have MANY different mini to omelet maker size around my house for egg cooking and I love them all! From the flat pancake maker to the heart-shape mini waffle. They all work amazing!

[@Suebe1962]

The omelet makes me hungry for omelets. I might consider getting this one. I have heard about the butter bell but never saw a demo. It's an interesting concept.

[@ItsJustLisa]

It’s a technology from France in the late 1800s. They started to become staples for potters at art fairs about 50 years ago. I learned about them in the mid-80s when I started working at our local renaissance festival.

[@HeyThatWeirdGuy]

Why bye shit to make shit that you can make yourself with out the shit.

[@billh.1940]

I make omelets in my microwave. Always fast and fluffy.

[@shorttimer874]

I have an electric kettle I've been using for quite a few years now. It has buttons for 6 temperature settings and can hold the temperature at any of these levels up to the 200F one. The only thing I don't like is the lid style prevents boiling eggs.

[@hello_elco]

Couldn’t stop laughing when you reviewed an electric kettle 😂 every home in aus has one- you usually buy your toaster with it, comes as a cute matching breakie bundle. Always the first kitchen appliances you buy when you move out of home!

[@dano9411]

Tea sucks. Get a coffee maker.

[@hello_elco]

@@dano9411 I’m not a huge fan of tea ether , but everyone still gets a kettle regardless. How else you going to make those 2 minute noodles, sinus rinses or a hot water bottle?! And you must have the ability to serve tea to someone who wants it. And of course I have a coffee machine!! That’s different lol

[@XuroX.]

How else? By using the oven top just like in the video

[@MrFerreyal]

I get your point, I'm Argentine (curiously we share the same power outlet!) and every home here has an electric kettle for mate/te/instant coffe but that's cos our kettles are more powerfull then the american. Mine can safely draw 3500w but americans only can use arround 1500-1800w.

[@barbaradimperio3955]

That was the first time I got mold on my butter was by using this. I still have one but I turn it upside down and I don't put any water in it. The butter lasts just fine

[@IanSmith2814]

The kettle review was so funny because it’s just such a standard kitchen item in every British home. I don’t even drink tea or coffee and I still have a cheap one.

[@stevewebber707]

It is true that such appliances are underused, and underappreciated in the US. Though I don't have problems just microwaving water as needed. I have sufficient appliances taking counter space, that it takes significant need to make me want another.

[@RamblyBear]

​@@stevewebber707 sorry... Microwaving water? 😮

[@stevewebber707]

@@RamblyBear I'm at a loss what you are asking.

[@knutjunker2019]

​@@RamblyBear, why not? that is the main … no, the only task of a microwave oven: To get water molecules moving. In other words, what a normal stove or an electric kettle also do. Admittedly, an electric kettle is much more convenient.:-)

[@RamblyBear]

@@knutjunker2019 it feels like an incredibly in effective way of doing that when kettles both exist, and are dirt cheap.

[@margaretmichniewicz2849]

I have the same butter bell too. Sometimes butter falls into water and I guess it depends on the butter, possible some butter is not 100% butter instead has some mix with oil.

[@majorbuzz]

The operation of the butter device reminds me of a structure that once existed near a coal burning power plant in the Chicago neighborhood during my early years. I've been fascinated by "gasometers". They used a water sealed chamber to hold a byproduct coal gas that would be used when demand required it.

[@Carolmaizy]

I just might get an electric kettle now. The only reason I've kept my stove top kettle is if we lose power, I can still heat up water on the gas stove, but I could do that in a sauce pan. Also, we haven't lost power for more than an hour in about 10 years, lol.

[@americanflika1311]

The trick to the butter bell is to be sure and seal the butter against the sides so that the water can't travel up behind the butter and break the seals, i.e. fall out. We've used one for 10+ years, love them.🎉

[@russhall856]

I bought one from a second hand store, took me awhile to figure out what the heck it was 🤪😁

[@americanflika1311]

@@russhall856 The biggest trick is to make sure the butter is stuffed along the edges so that the water cannot get up behind it because it can drop the whole thing out. Plop!

[@markylon]

Just use a butter dish. No need for this nonsense contraption. I've been using a butter dish for 50 years and my parents and grandparents probably in total for nearly 200 years and our butter stays on the counter and never ever spoils. Butter stays safe for around 3 weeks in a covered dish.

[@consaboramiel]

So interesting to find this review from you today...I was wondering about this bell because I wanted to have soften butter but the reviews have been not as good and there you come...! now I will see what you say :) thank you!

[@blueatomsk]

I just put a stick of butter in a sealed tupperware out on the counter and it lasts for several weeks, lot cheaper too.

[@OGSontar]

I have one of those fast-heating water pitchers, although a different style from the one you had here. I love it. With just a cup of water, it's done almost before I finish getting the tea bag out and into the cup. Way faster than the traditional kettle on the stove. I love it, and recommend it for anyone that likes hot tea, pour-over coffee, hot coco, etc.

[@RBickersjr]

I have that exact electric kettle. It's a great product imo. One thing I do to dry it out is turn it on to boil the remaining water and after it turns itself off, dump out the water, leave the lid open, and let the left over evaporate. Just a tip from me.

[@efad3215]

I just leave the lid open and let it dry out w/out boiling, then again it's in a dorm so......

[@theBabyDead]

Why?

[@ItsJustLisa]

Yup. Mine is a Krupp. I always leave the lid open when I’m not using it.

[@Bookofwords]

why do you even bother? as a brit, my kettle just keeps getting refilled, as does all brits kettles, you do not need to dry it, just top it up.

[@ItsJustLisa]

@@Bookofwords, if you have hard water, repeated boiling of the same water can cause buildup. I don’t know if that’s an issue where you are, but here in the US, some places have very hard (mineral-y) water.

[@joycejohnson7640]

I do have the exact same electric kettle. I like that it is glass so that you can see when it needs to be cleaned with vinegar. I have had the butter bell and stopped using it. It was a pain to remember to change the water. You had to have the butter softened to fill it, and it certainly didn't hold enough butter. I now keep my butter in a glass pyrex dish on the counter and it has never gone bad. As for the omelet maker it would be something else that I would have to store.

[@timwauman]

I’ve had a handmade butter crock for years and love it. Can’t believe that someone(s) on Amazon complained that it was difficult to change the water.

[@circedelune]

What is the point of it, though? Butter can be safely left out at room temperature in a butter dish without any of the trouble.

[@timwauman]

@@circedelune The point is that the crock with a water seal allows the butter to last longer than just a regular dish before it starts to spoil.

[@Far-East-Beast]

Nothing wrong with leaving butter on the kitchen counter in a some what air tight container

[@Sarafimm2]

Long shallow tupperware-ish container has been my family's go-to for years.

[@barcham]

As long as you use enough butter to go through it on a regular basis. Otherwise, I would use a butter crock. Also, with a butter crock, do not refill it when there is still butter left in it, always wash it out first and fill it with fresh butter to avoid it going rancid.

[@rf159a]

I don't use butter a lot so I refrigerate it and soften it in the microwave. I have heard that you can leave it in an airtight container on the kitchen counter. I just choose to refrigerate it because of how much I use it. I also buy it in bulk and vacuum seal it and then freeze it.

[@Boodieman72]

Never heard of putting butter in the fridge until I moved to the US.

[@John_Locke_108]

Does it need to be airtight? Growing up our butter was kept on a plate on the counter.

[@mmcg5043]

I use the butter bell. It has worked well for years but if you leave it out on the countertop on warm days the butter will fall out. I also had the Mueller Kettle. From new, the lid could only be opened by pressing the button a few times near the handle side not the middle or spout side, 18 months in service, it would not boil a full kettle, 3 months later it died. I replaced it with the similar Cosori. 2 months in and all's well. It boils faster than the Mueller.

[@tremijio]

I have used a butter bell for years. Never fell out of the bell. Love it! Soft butter!

[@paulnormandin5267]

A butter dish with a lid does just as good of job keeping butter soft and safe with less effort than a butter crock. I have no issues with a stick of butter in my dish for a couple weeks on my counter. Electric kettles rock! Fun vid, good work.

[@Sarafimm2]

Some beverages require less than boiling temperature for optimal flavor (many teas). Having an electric kettle that has a temperature maximum dial would be beneficial.

[@Tomazack]

It's only 100°C at the moment it boils, when you stop the boil and poor the water the temperature drops down to 90 pretty quickly. I've made tea like this for quite a few years without any issues. Add a tiny bit of cold water to the cup if you want to bring the temperature down even further.

[@Sarafimm2]

@@Tomazack I drink a lot of matcha tea so 60-80C is what I would want.

[@Tomazack]

@@Sarafimm2 temperature guage and add water until desired temp then, guessing that's how you have to do it with regular boiled water.

[@nicolad8822]

You can get them.

[@sr1625]

I was wondering if you can set the butter bell down on the counter while you’re scraping out butter or do you have to hold on to the top and scrape at the same time?

[@Tricia_K]

1) After years of bread-tearing frustration, I sceptically tried giving spreadable butter a go - and I've never looked back! - 2) Those omelettes looked yummy for sure! but I'd need to see the results of a few sweet options before giving precious cupboard space? - and 3) 40 years ago when I was a 10 year old Brit, Mum invested in our first electric kettle after I'd managed to completely wreck our stove-top version by letting it boil dry whilst I took a bath, resulting in a kitchen full of the acrid smoke of its plastic components that somewhat understandably, was enough to put me off the traditional kind for life! And as I can't abide the taste of our (hard but delicious) water once microwaved, my kettle is of course on from dawn to dusk, though despite my heritage I'm no longer much of a tea-drinker any more - the unconscionable heathen within me through, simply couldn't survive without her instant coffee (and the occasional hot chocolate drink), so...!😳😳😆

[@cynthiakeller5954]

Great read!

[@Tricia_K]

@@cynthiakeller5954 Thank you kindly!😊

[@cynthiakeller5954]

@@Tricia_K I really needed that laugh on this cold gloomy day, lol!

[@DarkEnv2]

You should check out the Ninja DualBrew Pro CFP301. It can do a pot of coffee, kcups, has a frother built in and has a separate water line to be used for hot and boiling water where you can fill an entire carafe. It also lets you do specialty drinks like lattes and iced coffees and you can select how many ounces you want, even with the carafe. We’ve had ours for about a year and absolutely love it. My wife especially loves the separate water line so she can make her tea without any issues, retired her plug in kettle because of it.

[@horseshoe_nc]

I have an electric kettle and it gets used a good bit. Works really well especially considering our 120v outlets. It mainly gets used for making tea and coffee in the Aero Press.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

Yes I always thought what's the point with a microwave. But I was kinda shocked how much use I get out of my electric kettle and I love it now that I have it.

[@jpbaley2016]

We have a kettle and have used one for a several years. I used to have a Keurig until a power surge blew it out and I switched to a 4-cup coffee maker, while my friend drank tea. I’ve now switched to Taster’s Choice Instant Coffee, which is pretty decent so we only use the kettle. It boils faster than our stovetop so I boil water in the kettle to speed up the cooking pasta on the stove and it works well. It also gives me very hot water to clean my glass cook top. If you don’t use hot water daily, then it may not be worth it to own since it does take up counter space.

[@munkustrap2]

I had a similar butter container except it was for a stick of butter. The water was in the bottom then a separate insert went in for the butter. The butter never touched the water. Wish I hadn't lost it in my last move 😢

[@1wascallywabbit]

It's called a butter BOAT and I love mine. You can find them on "A". I have them in full stick or half stick capacity.

[@antiisocial]

My brother has one like that. It's cool.

[@llgaines7892]

They have them on Amazon. Love mine

[@micheleallen7036]

I have the butter Bell and I love it. In the winter it is too hard to use when left on the counter in the summer when it's too hot it melts. I love my butter bell

[@jodybrown7120]

Butter bells changed my cooking life. If you make sure there are no gaps at the top with the butter, water cannot sneak up the sides…probably the most common reason butter fall into the water. I have three and LOVE them.

[@aprillomina8232]

THANKS . I needed that tip

[@meegstomtom]

Water shouldn't sneak up regardless unless the air is getting out some how. Just like holding a glass upsidedown and putting it into the sink.

[@terramarini6880]

I use a butter bell, keeps butter spreadable through hot summers and frigid Canadian winters. I also have a similar kettle with the blue LEDs, it's been plugging away for 5-6 yrs now, still works but the pop up lid mechanism broke and the lid doesn't always close all the way which is integral to the boil shut off feature...I should probably replace it.

[@FinalLifeG]

Omelette maker seems to be a must-buy. Definitely jotting that down my Amazon’s cart 🛒 😊. Thanks for the review!

[@richardfeldkamp1707]

Almost 8 years ago I bought a Hamilton Beach electric kettle. It has a 1.75 L capacity and three temperature selections. They for green tea (around 85 C), oolong tea (around 95 C) and black tea (100 C). It was purchased in Toronto for around $25CDN. Also has an auto shut off and boil dry shut off. For tea lovers, it is indispensable.

[@clee1075]

6 minutes for a kettle to boil? As a Brit I am shooketh 😮

[@KitLake]

110V (US) vs 220V (UK)?

[@des3iny]

@@KitLake Yup. Technology Connections has a great video on kettles in the US

[@ajayramtohul]

6 minutes is long enough to forget you have pit the teabag in the mug to make a brew. When you remember you’ll then have to wait another 6 minutes to boil again

[@LemonChick]

@@ajayramtohul - you would not fill a kettle with that much water just to make a mug of tea. My 220v 3000W kettle takes around 40 seconds to boil enough for one drink.

[@ajayramtohul]

@@LemonChick I know…it was meant to be an amusing joke

[@comet969]

They have a butter knife that has three sides witch different selection the tip and the holes like yours but the other side has alike the ribbon but wide the whole length of the knife head. Should try that one if you love the knife. This was the listed title Simple preading Magic Butter Knife Spreader and Curler - Complete Your Kitchen Knives Set, Curl Your Butter with Ease 3 Different Ways

[@JumpseatScott]

I have the same Mueller as my first electric kettle. Liked it so much I bought a second to have in my office at work. Great piece of kit!

[@antiisocial]

If you don't mind me asking, how long have they lasted?

[@JumpseatScott]

@antiisocial I've had them both for 6 months, so longevity I can't speak to unfortunately.

[@antiisocial]

@@JumpseatScott ok. Cool. Ty

[@dianeladico1769]

I have that exact kettle. I've used it at least once a day for two years. No problems at all. It lives on my counter. Fast, efficient and fun to watch the bubbles and LED lights. Yes, I'm easily amused.

[@davidmeyer1054]

As an Australian the water kettle discussion between brits and Americans is always fun to watch. Americans use them just like brits go to the dentist, almost never.

[@KennethPaul]

shots fired from down under 😂

[@addyl3423]

Aussie too here: kinda perplexed that people still use stove top kettles, just like the imperial system 😂 thought stove top kettles died out in the 50s lol

[@poluticon]

@@addyl3423 What people from outside the US fail to understand is that while we do have electric kettles we don't use them because we don't drink as much tea as you do. We mostly drink coffee and we have coffee makers for that, which BTW you people don't use because you don't drink as much coffee as we do.

[@kr555wizard]

@@poluticon pretty sure for countries that have electric kettles, the way people drink their coffee is instant, since its the type of coffee that best works with the most favoured tool.

[@poluticon]

@@kr555wizard instant coffee? Gross.

[@CallieCatCuddles]

I got my first butter bell in the 1970s! I certainly don't measure out the water, but rather, holding it over the sink, I pour cold water in to the top of the base and then put the bell in the water. It forces out the excess water and the cold water covers the whole bell, thus keeping all of the butter cold and clinging to the bell. If it's summertime and really warm in the kitchen, the butter may warm up and that's when it would slide out of its container. It's easy to refresh the crock with cold water this way during hot weather times. Only takes a few seconds.

[@lesliebooth2833]

That omelet maker reminds me of a gadget I bought years ago. I THINK it may have been an “as seen on TV” appliance where a woman named Cathy tried cooking all sorts of things. I remember her cooking a corn dog mix with a half hot dog weiner in each side, a chocolate cake mix with a small candy bar in each side, and several other things. My daughters were all small (30’s now) and they loved it! Wonder if this gadget would do all that?

[@rivahcat8247]

I'm sure it would, as this is a duplicate of the GT Express 101. If you look online, you can find a recipe book in PDF format for that gadget, which provides many more recipes than just omelets

[@logirl1975]

I have that kettle and I absolutely love it. It's great not only for french press coffee but does water for raman or anything else you need boiling water for in a hurry. Absolutely do recommend this one.

[@majorbuzz]

I own and have used an electric kettle for the past few years. It was a gift. In my opinion, boiling water in a microwave oven works just as good without necessitating another item to clutter the kitchen.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

It's also horribly inefficient.

[@NickzAndMikz]

@@SmallSpoonBrigade I misunderstood your comment. Are you saying that microwave is horribly inefficient? Because I agree with that Electric kettles are quite efficient

[@Ivehadenuff]

Didn’t know there was that big a difference between microwaves and electric kettles.

[@NickzAndMikz]

@@Ivehadenuff When you compare wattage to boil water, it’s a big difference

[@hundsboog]

Reading through the comments and Im wondering, that electric kettles are such an unusual thing in other countries... Im from Germany btw, and every household owns such a kettle because they are efficient, fast and reliable. Pretty sure, its the some in most EU countries and UK.

[@boogiedaddy3434]

Butter bells and butter boats are awesome. I personally prefer the boat style because it's closer to a normal butter dish, the water is nowhere near the butter, and there's no risk of accidentally getting the butter wet or it falling into the water. Also, with a butter boat, you just throw a stick in without having to smush it into a bell. I'd love to hear your thoughts on one of them sometime.

[@KrikitKaos]

What is the point of the water if it is not in contact with the butter? I understand why it's present in the butter bell (to occlude the air), what is it doing if it's not doing that?

[@boogiedaddy3434]

@@KrikitKaos it's not in contact with the butter in the bell either. Some say it's to keep the ceramic from getting too warm and the butter becoming too soft, whiole others think the moist air in close proximity keps the butter fresh. However, lots of peope use them wihout even adding water, especially bells because of the risk of the butter getting wet.

[@KrikitKaos]

@BoogieDaddy According to a quick Google, the butter in the bell is very much meant to be in contact with the water, which is also apparent in this video - that bell has a visibly wet rim and the butter runs right up to the edge. But I'll run with your moist air theory for the butter boat.

[@boogiedaddy3434]

@Krikit interesting I've lived in the south my entire life and have never seen anyone have the water touch the butter. My mother's and my old one had glazed fill lines inside as well and they weren't near high enough to cause the butter to get wet. When I saw this video my first thought was he had overfilled it.

[@KrikitKaos]

@BoogieDaddy You're one up on me, I've never encountered either version in real life. Maybe some day.

[@lilyg5304]

Six months ago I bought an electric kettle on my son's recommendation. He was using one in his college dorm and was thrilled with it. I'm a big tea drinker and have always had a tea pot on the stove.

[@debseyler2817]

LOONG time follower. Love your channel. Keep up the great work. (I especially love the videos with your son - you guys crack me up!)

[@danielgill797]

If you are in to kettles you should try the Brevil hotcup. Im now on the third one I have owned over time. It dispenses a mug of how water quickly and you fill it just like an electric kettle

[@shawn9015]

If you had a gas stove or a basic electric stove I think it probably would of kept up. My kettle when full is pretty fast on an old style electric stove. Glass top stoves work by convection from the burner to the glass so it's alot slower than a direct heat conduction from fire or the coil.

[@saracurrens2651]

I have a gas stove. Electric kettle heats much faster. Also I have destroyed store top kettles because thy have boiled dry. Electric faster and safer.

[@cocojo2356]

I've used a butter crock in Australia for years now and it's the best thing ever, especially in this hot country. I can't believe you guys don't use electric kettles so much. I have to say, that the kettle you trialed, took a looonng time to boil, usually a full kettle will boil within a couple of minutes. The omelette maker has peaked my interest though, normally I'd just give things like that a miss now (after so many useless gadgets), but you have changed my mind on that one. 😊

[@StaitlyNatters]

I would love to see power usage comparisons between appliances, especially for items such as the kettle and omelette maker, etc. I think that is where a real deciding factor may rest…

[@SquishySenpai]

For electric kettles (in the U.S. anyway) the standard is 1500 watts. There are some lower wattage versions though like a couple models from Chefman at 1100 watts.

[@StaitlyNatters]

@@SquishySenpai ok, that’s great information, (I’m in Australia), however, I have used several different kettles and some will use a constant amount of electricity while others will start higher and slowly consume less as it begins to boil. The usage I am referring to is the amount of electricity that, the appliance will consume per cycle/use, not it’s rated wattage. A kettle that is equally rated but of different design/material could and can use varying amount of electricity. This goes to other appliances such as toasters, ovens and air fryer’s/dehydrators. So it is impossible to say that everything rated at a certain wattage will consume the same amount of power.

[@davidcovington901]

Our buddy at Technology Connections has a nice obsessive episode on kettle vs range vs time vs price.

[@theBabyDead]

When comparing to an induction stove, it'll barely be different. It might make a slight difference but it'll be extremely negligible. Gas vs electric kettle is a whole different matter... Even an old-fashioned electric stove might make a difference... but with induction and an electric kettle it's both pretty much heating the water through direct contact with hot metal. Any difference will be smaller than opening your fridge even once, probably.

[@TheCommanderNZ]

​@@StaitlyNatters a kettle/jug is always going to use the most wattage. Using less takes more time to boil and ends up using the same amount of power regardless.

[@webster695]

I have used a butter bell for close to ten years. It’s great. I will say that the only time the butter falls into the water is when it’s really hot, like over 90°F. I don’t have air-conditioning in my kitchen, so it does happen occasionally in the summer. I assume since you’re in Las Vegas that you have air-conditioning in the kitchen, so you shouldn’t have that issue.

[@joshuajohn7291]

It’s crazy to think that electric kettles are rare in America 😅

[@OriginalDragonmad]

Kettles are so much better. Been using one all my life!! 😅Can’t believe USA are so behind the times!! LOL

[@steph1986]

It's so bizarre. I didn't realise that kettles weren't commonplace in the US. I'm in Australia and I would expect any household to have one. I even have 2- one for my hot water bottle in winter where I recycle the water!

[@davidmeyer1054]

Most of my friends in the states either have induction stoves which boil water way faster, or use espresso machines. No need for it. They also don't drink nearly thr amount of tea.

[@circedelune]

Can’t think what I would need one for. Can’t see that it boiled faster than a whistling kettle on the stove. Seems like something that would take up counter space for little benefit.

[@northyland1157]

Its not Crazy when you See how fast they work in UK on 220 volts and how much slower they are in USA on 110 volts. Its faster to just microwave a cup of water in USA.

[@choochoo9506]

Love my butter bell. had it for years. I finally figured out to just let my stick of butter get to room temp while still in the wrapper. Then when ready, peel it back off 1/2 the stick, stand the stick up over the bell, and squoosh (a technical term) the stick down into the bell. Also, the water dripping doesn't bother me at all because I always just stand the bell up on the counter when I take the bell out. I've never seen anybody just hold it.haha. When it's time to refill, I take out the last of the butter with a spatula, clean the bell, do my new stick of butter trick, then put the butter from the spatula on top. Highly recommend them.

[@SquishySenpai]

The omelette maker is great for making little cakes too.

[@vitazgal9933]

Is there somewhere one might get directions for those cakes? :)

[@SquishySenpai]

@@vitazgal9933 It's just regular cake mix. Nothing special. Start at about 7 or 8 minutes and adjust as needed I'd day.

[@maryd55m]

On my first visit to the UK I discovered the electric kettle. As soon as we got home I ordered one on Amazon. This is an appliance I would not do without. So many uses and a quick way to boil water.

[@AlienFrequency]

The stovetop kettle makes that cool whistling sound though.

[@saracurrens2651]

I love my butter bell! Never have had any negative experiences with it. My fridge has a crushed ice option and I use that. I change the water every 3 days. Have always used en electric kettle including one in our camper. I recently got an induction burner and am using it. It’s faster. If I didn’t have that I would be using my electric kettle. The kettle is still going strong after 12 years of hard use.

[@ScienceNotFaith]

You didn't follow the directions with the Butter Bell. It said to firmly pack the butter. You did not. You just plopped it in by spoonsful and then smoothed out the surface. You're supposed to pack it to eliminate air pockets. Those pockets contain oxygen which will cause the butter to spoil. Also, if you pack it so that it's tight (firmly against) the walls, the butter will not fall out. I've used one of those in the past for years and it all depends on if you allow air into the bell or not. I know, some will say that the surface being used isn't air free. True, but you're constantly removing the surface butter exposed to the air and thus any butter that may have started its oxidation process.

[@roninnder]

And he also used butter that had clearly been used to butter corn on the cob 😂

[@Paula-tf3zv]

A friend gave me a lovely red Butter Bell with a fleur-de-Lis motif and I love it. I don't always remember to change the water every three days but the butter is still smooth and nicely packed. I'm impressed with the glass electric kettle, especially the turn off when done feature.Thanks for testing these!

[@StormWarningMom]

The electric kettle is the exactly the one I use all the time! Love it!

[@markiskool]

I use a glass whistling kettle on a gas stove. I use the kettle with a Melita and make coffee doing a pour over. I've been to Australia and always admired their electric kettles, but they run on 220, not 110. I'm intrigued by the electric kettle but have one problem with it. I don't have to stay in the kitchen with my whistling kettle, when it whistles, i come and make my coffee. With the electric, if i'm not watching it, how do I know it's done?

[@MWDoom]

I've had more problems with mold using a butter crock than I have with a traditional butter dish.

[@talliyahrose]

I have been wanting a butter bell for a while now.. one will be in my kitchen soon... and I was an old fashioned stove kettle for the longest time, but when I.. clears throat.. left it on the stove too long in 2021 I realized I needed to replace it. I was picky about finding something that had the old fashioned look, and found one on Amazon. love mine.

[@joetilman7227]

I used to live in the desert, and tried the butter crock. I liked it for the first few months, but at some point I had some start growing mold. I thought I was pretty meticulous in keeping it clean, but perhaps I want meticulous enough. Nowadays, I keep a standard covered butter dish on the counter, and have never had a problem - admittedly, I no longer live in the AZ heat, but temps inside my house probably aren't much different then back there and then. Because of this, I don't feel the water is necessary - unless you live in an un-air-conditioned house.

[@nucleuscyborg5036]

Thank you for the review. I really enjoyed the tea kettle. I went and ordered myself one after watching this video. I’m a big tea fan. I drink a lot of hot tea. I also thought the butter gadget was cool, but I don’t use much butter myself. Thanks again!

[@sauldickson4079]

Quick note: the European kettles are faster by virtue of running on 240v. If you have a split phase 220v outlet in your kitchen you should look for one that can use the socket; it’s like 2 minutes faster.

[@BellaDonna49]

You can buy better butter crocks ( DOWAN ceramic butter dish) where you DON'T have to melt the butter first. This one is a mess to set up. AND, no water to mess with and your butter is still soft for use. Dump the bell. I have this electric kettle and love it. Especially since it's auto shut off, can't boil dry. But I leave the lid up after use to dry it out.