Once upon a snowy Christmas Eve, a tiny Christmas star twinkled high atop a fir tree, feeling a little out of place. “Everyone loves butter at Christmas,” the star sighed, watching a family around the table spreading golden butter on fresh rolls. “I wish I could be Christmas butter!”
The North Wind, playful and kind, heard the little star’s wish. With a swirl of frosty magic, the wind gently lifted the star from the tree and floated it into the warm kitchen. The star landed gracefully in a golden butter dish—and something magical happened.
The warm heart of the Christmas tree star shaped the square of golden Natural Pastures Cheese Butter Star – European-style cultured butter into a perfect star, just like itself.
The family gasped in delight. “It looks just like the fancy French butter—but it’s made right here in Canada with Vancouver Island milk!” the mother smiled. “It’s our own little star of the season.”
The star glowed with joy. It hadn’t become butter, but it had made the butter magical. Later, they gently placed it back on top of the tree, where it twinkled brighter than ever.
And so, the little star discovered that bringing joy, and a little local magic, was more than enough to shine.
Natural Pastures Cultured Butter – Product Description
Product Name:
Natural Pastures Canadian Cultured Butter (86% M.F.)
Product Description:
Our Natural Pastures Cultured Butter is a premium, European-style butter crafted from 100% Canadian cow’s milk sourced from Vancouver Island dairy farms. Made in small batches using traditional fermentation methods, this butter delivers exceptional flavour, texture, and performance.
Slow-cultured with active bacterial cultures and churned to a rich 86% milk fat content, it features a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a deep, tangy, slightly nutty flavour reminiscent of classic French butters like Beurre de Baratte. Ideal for both culinary professionals and home cooks seeking premium butter with clean, local provenance.
Key Features:
- Milk Source: 100% Vancouver Island cow’s milk
- Fat Content: 86% milk fat (M.F.)
- Texture: Dense, silky, slow-churned texture
- Flavour Profile: Rich, creamy, mildly tangy with deep cultured notes
- Unsalted Only:
- Color: Pale yellows, depending on season
- Type: Cultured, lactic-fermented butter
Applications:
- Perfect for holiday baking, croissants, laminated doughs, and pâte brisée
- Ideal for sauces, finishing steaks, or melting over vegetables
- Beautiful for table service in upscale restaurants and holiday meals
- Suitable for spreading, sautéing, and making compound butters
Sizes: 200g, 454 g (pound), 5 Kilo, 10 kilo Available in our Artisan Cheese Shop and select Vancouver Island Shops
Available at Butch Block, Edible Island Foods, Honey Grove Bakery in Courtenay, Seeds Grocery in Cumberland and other specialty stores. For Wholesale please connect with us at sales@ naturalpastures.com or Lekker Foods.