Based on a blind taste test of 32 butters—and additionally incorporating them into shortbread, pasta and pan sauces—here are the six best butters for a variety of uses.

The amount of butter in cold storage is the lowest in five years, and about 22% lower than last year. Here's what's causing it and how to help have enough butter for the holidays.

Not only do butter brands vary in taste and quality when smeared onto a piece of bread (as proven by our butter taste test), but they also will have a major impact on whatever you’re baking ...