Quote from Nishnabotna "I've been trying to figure out how to keep the warm soft butter from running down into the water."

There is also the "Butter Boat." It works a little differently then the Butter Bell. The butter never comes in contact with the water. You can add crushed ice on hot days. You might give it a try. Here are a couple websites that show what it is.

http://www.cookstreetinc.com/welcome.php

http://www.ladlesandlinens.com/products/50

http://www.amazon.com/Butter-Boat-Red-Wh...5958&sr=8-2

I couldn't find one on the Pleasant Hill Grain Site. They are one of my favorite sites. I have had good luck ordering from them.

Joy