jmcquown wrote:

> Sandi wrote:
>
>>Puester wrote:
>>
>>>Jen wrote:
>>>
>>>>Does anyone know what Cool whip and Dream whip are, are they
>>>>available in Australia???? What are some good substitutes??
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Cool WHip = frozen whipped cream substitute
>>>Dream Whip = a powder to be mixed with milk and beaten as a whipped
>>>cream substitute
>>>
>>>The best substitute for either is real whipped cream.
>>>
>>>gloria p
>>
>>Unless of course the cream that is available has sooooo much butterfat
>>that upon whipping it goes immediately to butter! We have not yet
>>tried
>>a cream here in Honduras that we can successflully make whip cream
>>from. The stuff is great for homemade ice cream but sucks for whipping
>>cream!
>>
>>Sandi
>
>
> But wow, homemade butter would be awesome!
>
> Jill
>
>
It's pretty easy to make using heavy whipping cream and a blender. When
the butter forms pour out the liquid buttermilk and reserve for biscuits
or other baking. Pat any remaining buttermilk from the butter. Add
salt, herbs, or cranberries if desired.