As part of Foodbuzz's Tastemaker program, I periodically receive food samples to test. Sometimes it's an ingredient for a recipe, or sometimes it's an actual product that should be eaten as is. Recently, I received free butter from Kerrygold. This all-natural dairy product is from the heartland of Ireland and, therefore, was just in time for St. Patty's day! I had the choice of getting butter and cheese, but I opted for two butters because I could use them in the Irish dinner and dessert my best friend and I made for our friends last weekend.
Since the butter was mixed in with the other ingredients, I don't really have any comments on its taste, however, I can tell you that the taste of the meals made from the butter were fantastic! So, this product must have some sort of quality, right? 🙂 In fact, if you read about it, you will learn that the butter is made from cows that are free from growth hormones, and the reason the butter is wrapped in foil is to keep out odors. Interesting!
Even though I didn't opt for the cheese, I did have the chance to try it at a grocery store in Detroit called Papa Joe's. Coincidentally, they were serving free samples so I took it as my opportunity to try it out. It was delicious and I soon regretted not opting for a package as a free trial.
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Kristina R says
My husband brought home some of this after having been "lured" into tasting some at Costco by the "little old ladies" as he calls the taste testers. We didn't bake or cook with it but served it at every opportunity we could with fresh baked bread or toast. It is sinful but divine. I likes that it seemed to be just a bit saltier than our usual store brand butter.
Tracey says
Martha Stewart just used this on her show recently during a cooking segment. The audience also received some products from Kerrygold. I was so jealous! How lucky that you were also able to try it for free 🙂
culinarycory says
Fun! Butter with a little cinnamon raisin bread is my favorite.
ingrid says
That's pretty cool that you got to try some. It is a very good butter I usually pick some up when it's on sale and use it for buttercream. I also buy their garlic herbs which is yum,yum good!
Divya Vikram says
Hi,
I am already a member of foodbuzz. But how do i sign into the tastemaker program so that I can get these products?
Thans in advance!
Pennies on a Platter says
Hi Divya,
When you are logged in to Foodbuzz, scroll all the way to the bottom where you will find a link titled Tastemaker Program. Click on it and it will take you to the Tastemaker page which includes instructions for signing up. 🙂 Good luck!