When i moved to the US from the UK, I was surprised how few people owned an electric kettle. No British home can be found without one.

It’s amazing to watch someone trying out an electric kettle as if it were something new!

I have used a butter bell for a few years and am very happy with it. I use a soup spoon to pack the butter into the bell. Since butter and water don't mix, even if the batter falls out of the bell (which has never happened to me) all you have to do is put it in the refrigerator to harden, wipe off any excess water and pack it back into the bell. When softening the butter to put into the bell, you should keep it in the original package, not open to the air where bacteria could settle on the butter. Changing the water and occasionally washing the bowls is very easy.

You _can_ keep butter out on your counter, as long as it's covered (I use an old-fashioned butter dish, and have NEVER had an issue with it going rancid, which usually only happens after quite a long time). Plus it doesn't get wet! SUGGESTION: a good 'old fashioned' (well, maybe a modern version) *percolator!*

I figured I would give the omelet maker a try. Funny that the price is different depending on the color. I bought a yellow one since it was the cheapest. Crazy that a red one is almost $16.00 more. I guess the omelets taste the best when you make them in a red one. LOL

We keep our butter in a butter dish on the counter… never had an issue. My grandparents (lived to a ripe old 85 and 91 respectively ) had no AC and very hot summers… did the same.

I just leave half a stick of butter in a small Tupperware container on the counter. It lasts just fine for about a month or so. Usually I clean out the container long before I ever see any hint of mold (because I used all the butter).

Watching you learn about an electric Kettle was good viewing. We've had them here for over 50 years

As a tea drinking Brit living in the USA, one of my first purchases was a kettle. I use one very similar to the one you reviewed and have been very happy with it for a number of years. I just wish we had 240V here rahter than 120V so the water would boil quicker though haha.

I have been using a butter crock like that for some time now. The people who had problems with it falling out were doing one of two things. Either storing it close to a heat source like a toaster oven or putting the butter in while the cup was wet.

The butter crock works well in cooler temperatures. If one lives in South where it is very hot and one adjusts the a/c to warmer mode when off from home, the butter might get too warm and slide off. Also the water does not need to be changed daily if one adds some salt to it. I live in Houston and have a small, tight glass, click lock top container that fits perfectly the Irish butter block I buy. The butter stays perfectly in it for a few days. That crock system was used in USA before refrigerators became common. A water kettle heats up water pretty much as fast as an induction cook top. The stove top shown in this video is much slower, I use it myself, but plan on getting a new stove that is only induction. They are safer. As a warning, one day I was frying food on a pan, some oil splattered on the stove top ( amount about 1 tsp+). When I lifted the pan off the oil around that orange glow started to burn 1 foot high flames. That stove type is dangerous, especially if used by people with joint problems that have slower and difficult movements of wrists.

My husband is a native of Denmark and loves his tea. He wanted a water kettle over here as they've had them in Europe for decades. We've had the same water kettle for about 20 years now and it's still going strong! It was a little difficult to find them here in the US back then. They are now pretty common though. They do boil water much faster.

Tips for the butter crock: 1. A spoon is the best tool to pack the butter. 2. Do not wash the crock in the dishwasher, it seems to create a ‘film’ that prevents the butter from sticking and this seems to cause butter falling into the water. 3. Add salt to the water 4. Change the water every 2 days

I'm 65 and I have never owned anything other than an electric kettle and I have used a butter crock since I was a kid, I think the one I use now is older than I am. I have no problem making omelettes the usual way, in a skillet, but that little omelette maker is really cool and I want one! 😁

I've been using that same electric kettle for about a year now. Still works great and it gets daily use

I use a KitchenAid kettle and have been for years (tea drinker), it takes less time than this one and overall I've been extremely happy with the purchase. I think with the butter crock, the people with the errors were not doing it correctly. Great reviews!

The omelet makes me hungry for omelets. I might consider getting this one. I have heard about the butter bell but never saw a demo. It's an interesting concept.

I have the omelette maker and the kettle. The omelette sits collecting dust. The kettles, (I have 3) are in constant use. Water for cooking, tea, coffee, etc. so much faster. For me it’s also about safety. I have a tendency to forget the stove is on even with a whistling kettle. So an electric kettle that turns itself off is a must.

I have MANY different mini to omelet maker size around my house for egg cooking and I love them all! From the flat pancake maker to the heart-shape mini waffle. They all work amazing!

I love my butter bell and electric kettle, both of which I've had for years. I do like the glass one you tried- it's fun to see when it's boiling, also useful if you want to stop it just short of boiling, for white tea or what have you. Mine is completely opaque and looks like a traditional stove-top type.

I've owned an electric kettle for about a year. I love it. It holds 57 ounces (1.7 liters) and boils water in about 5 minutes. I use it to make tea, instant oatmeal, instant mashed potatoes, etc. I use it cut time on boiling water for everything from fresh corn to pasta. Boil the water in the kettle first, transfer it to a pot on the stove and bring it back up to a boil. It's great for soaking dried beans, cranberries, etc. I pour the boiling water in a bucket with soap and use a brush to clean things like tires, outdoor furniture, tennis shoes and entryway rugs. It's a big help when I need extra-hot water to wash dishes from a cookout or after making sticky candy.

LOONG time follower. Love your channel. Keep up the great work. (I especially love the videos with your son - you guys crack me up!)

I have one of those fast-heating water pitchers, although a different style from the one you had here. I love it. With just a cup of water, it's done almost before I finish getting the tea bag out and into the cup. Way faster than the traditional kettle on the stove. I love it, and recommend it for anyone that likes hot tea, pour-over coffee, hot coco, etc.

I make my own butter so the butter crock might be useful. For those who would like to as well the recipe is simple - pour a quart of whipping cream into a stand mixer, salt and season to taste (ie/garlic powder for garlic butter or Italian seasoning for a more exotic butter), set to whip level 6 or 7 depending on your model and just stop and scrape down the sides ever two or three minutes - the cream will turn into butter in about fifteen minutes. Drop the chunks into some water with ice to wash the butter milk off of it, gently squeeze and pat off the water and that's it - you'll have a grapefruit sized ball of butter which is as good or better than whatever you can get in the store and potentially cheaper too.

I just put a stick of butter in a sealed tupperware out on the counter and it lasts for several weeks, lot cheaper too.

The kettle review was so funny because it’s just such a standard kitchen item in every British home. I don’t even drink tea or coffee and I still have a cheap one.

Im glad to see this quick review just got myself an electric kettle about a month ago not the same brand as the one your reviewed but similar design with led lights. I like it heats water quick and the handle stays cool. If you need notes for the year later review I'll have some. Keep up the good work man.

Ive been watching your channels since you first started many years ago. It makes my heart happy to see that you have so many subscribers and views now. Keep it up! God bless you and your family.

The trick to the butter bell is to be sure and seal the butter against the sides so that the water can't travel up behind the butter and break the seals, i.e. fall out. We've used one for 10+ years, love them.🎉

I've been using a butter bell for several years now and absolutely love it. I have 2 actually that I use in rotation. As one gets near empty, I'll fill the other up and and as soon at the first one is empty into the dishwasher it goes. That way I've always got fresh spreadable butter on hand. :) and I do use a soup/teaspoon to pack the butt in as well. I use the back of the spoon to spread the butter into the bell in about 1/3 stick portions, forcing out any trapped air that might cause the butter to fall into the water. I have had zero problems. The key is for the butter to be softened enough to spread easily but not so soft that it feels nearly melted. They original BB crock is a bit expensive but they are worth it IMO.

A friend gave me a lovely red Butter Bell with a fleur-de-Lis motif and I love it. I don't always remember to change the water every three days but the butter is still smooth and nicely packed. I'm impressed with the glass electric kettle, especially the turn off when done feature.Thanks for testing these!

Nothing wrong with leaving butter on the kitchen counter in a some what air tight container

I have that same kettle. Love it. I use it for canning when I need to add boiling water to jars.

Thank you for the review. I really enjoyed the tea kettle. I went and ordered myself one after watching this video. I’m a big tea fan. I drink a lot of hot tea. I also thought the butter gadget was cool, but I don’t use much butter myself. Thanks again!

The operation of the butter device reminds me of a structure that once existed near a coal burning power plant in the Chicago neighborhood during my early years. I've been fascinated by "gasometers". They used a water sealed chamber to hold a byproduct coal gas that would be used when demand required it.

I own and have used an electric kettle for the past few years. It was a gift. In my opinion, boiling water in a microwave oven works just as good without necessitating another item to clutter the kitchen.

I bought the omelette maker after watching your video and LOVE it! Sooo easy and delish omelette I added sliced cherry tomatoes and grated cheese to 3 eggs plus a teaspoon of cream and it made two perfect fluffy omelettes in 6 minutes. Thanks for another interesting, useful and entertaining video. Really enjoy watching them

You definitely got me sold on the kettle. I really like that butter crock, but I don't need butter easily accessible in my life. The omelet maker looked great too, though I'm not much of an omelet person. Great reviews!

Omelette maker seems to be a must-buy. Definitely jotting that down my Amazon’s cart 🛒 😊. Thanks for the review!

6 minutes for a kettle to boil? As a Brit I am shooketh 😮

I have used a butter bell for years. Never fell out of the bell. Love it! Soft butter!

Great show as always! Entertaining and informative.

I was so excited about my butter bell when I got it. Then I kept forgetting to change the water and ruined about two pounds of butter. I eventually accepted that butter bells and ADHD don't mesh well so I that sucker to the thrift store and went back to keeping butter in my ordinary covered ceramic butter dish. lol I got tired of refilling and re-boiling a kettle several times a day and got a Zojirushi water boiler/warmer instead. It keeps the water at my preferred temperature all day long. It was a bit pricey but I regret nothing. That Mueller kettle was a rockstar while I had it though. I know some kids who would love that omlette maker. I might have to pick up a few of them.

Butter bells changed my cooking life. If you make sure there are no gaps at the top with the butter, water cannot sneak up the sides…probably the most common reason butter fall into the water. I have three and LOVE them.

Some beverages require less than boiling temperature for optimal flavor (many teas). Having an electric kettle that has a temperature maximum dial would be beneficial.

I have been wanting a butter bell for a while now.. one will be in my kitchen soon... and I was an old fashioned stove kettle for the longest time, but when I.. clears throat.. left it on the stove too long in 2021 I realized I needed to replace it. I was picky about finding something that had the old fashioned look, and found one on Amazon. love mine.

I have that kettle and I absolutely love it. It's great not only for french press coffee but does water for raman or anything else you need boiling water for in a hurry. Absolutely do recommend this one.

I've used butter crocks for yeeeears, they're amazing. I learned as a child when visiting my dairy farmer families that you didn't actually need to keep butter in the refrigerator (I think for a long time I was convinced that my Aunt just ate SO MUCH butter that she went through a stick a day. I was dubious but shocked when I tried the butter crock and it worked wonderfully! Even without it, we've stored still packaged butter on the counter for at least a couple of months before it was used. And with the butter crock, you can squish whole stick of butter in there when you fill it. Anyone who's had problems with butter falling hasn't squished the butter down all the way so it's fully touching the crock (which is what holds it in place). The water helps keep the airtight seal (although it's fine without that really). So, in my office of many years (before I started working from home during the pandy, I had a snack cabinet. And for a while I was really into bagels as work snacks/lunches, so I would just keep the butter crock in my snack cabinet and toast it in the office kitchen. Then I got out of that habit, but never moved the butter crock. This may have even been a year or two before the pandy. When it hit, I went home with what I thought I needed, and no idea I wasn't going to step back into that office for 3 years. Eventually I was given the choice that my team and I could continue to work from home, work back at the office, or hybrid, they just needed to know to allocate space. We all wanted to work from home, which meant that with a touch of sadness, gave up my nice office in favor of working from home in my lovely office there. SO, a team of friends came with me to clear out my office. The butter crock was still there, so, like 4-5 years after last use. The water had dried up, but there was still butter in it. It still looked FINE. I still threw it away, but like, DAMN. GO BUTTER CROCK!

The best way to load the butter crock is to leave the butter wrapped while on the counter getting room temp. Then open one side of the package and push it into the crock with the wrapper covering you hand. No mess and it seems like the butter gets more compacted into the crock than with a spoon.

When it comes to electric kettles, I have used them and still use one, but I can't explain the joy of hearing that whistle from an actual metallic kettle. Yes, it takes more time to heat the same amount of water and yes, it takes up one of the burners/heating-elements; but man, that whistling sound is still amazing! Makes me think about the things we lose with convenience....

I got my mom the same kettle a couple years ago and it still works perfectly, one of the few things that gets near-daily use long after purchase!

I have the same Mueller as my first electric kettle. Liked it so much I bought a second to have in my office at work. Great piece of kit!

It’s crazy to think that electric kettles are rare in America 😅

Electric kettles are very common in Europe throughout. We also have 240V power sockets, so it goes *a lot faster* in our kitchen than in an American 120V. Regardless, you can "start and forget" with an electric kettle which you can't with a stove one. That feature alone is great. I don't say walk away from it if you start it, but if you're in the kitchen you don't have to rush over to take it off the heat and it's way more energy efficient.

Another great review, Thanks James

Couldn’t stop laughing when you reviewed an electric kettle 😂 every home in aus has one- you usually buy your toaster with it, comes as a cute matching breakie bundle. Always the first kitchen appliances you buy when you move out of home!

I have an electric kettle and it gets used a good bit. Works really well especially considering our 120v outlets. It mainly gets used for making tea and coffee in the Aero Press.

Thanks for all the demos. Very good video.

I’ve known about French butter crocks for many years because I used to work at our local renaissance festival where several potters made them. It’s actually an old technology from the late 1800s. Butter Bell is one of the best known makers, so butter bells is becoming like Kleenex and bandaid, the common name from the brand name. The omelette maker seems nice, but I just don’t have space for another gadget. My electric kettle, on the other hand, is an absolute must! I got my Krupps kettle about 6 years ago for Christmas and it gets used every day. I even use it to speed up cooking pasta. I boil about 8 cups of water and then put it in the pan to cook my pasta. Mine is stainless steel with vertical windows so I can see the progress. When this one eventually dies, I may get a glass on.

1) After years of bread-tearing frustration, I sceptically tried giving spreadable butter a go - and I've never looked back! - 2) Those omelettes looked yummy for sure! but I'd need to see the results of a few sweet options before giving precious cupboard space? - and 3) 40 years ago when I was a 10 year old Brit, Mum invested in our first electric kettle after I'd managed to completely wreck our stove-top version by letting it boil dry whilst I took a bath, resulting in a kitchen full of the acrid smoke of its plastic components that somewhat understandably, was enough to put me off the traditional kind for life! And as I can't abide the taste of our (hard but delicious) water once microwaved, my kettle is of course on from dawn to dusk, though despite my heritage I'm no longer much of a tea-drinker any more - the unconscionable heathen within me through, simply couldn't survive without her instant coffee (and the occasional hot chocolate drink), so...!😳😳😆

I have that exact electric kettle. It's a great product imo. One thing I do to dry it out is turn it on to boil the remaining water and after it turns itself off, dump out the water, leave the lid open, and let the left over evaporate. Just a tip from me.

The camera shot you have at around 10:58 with the light and dark juxtaposition looked cool. I even thought you did a side by side at first!

On my first visit to the UK I discovered the electric kettle. As soon as we got home I ordered one on Amazon. This is an appliance I would not do without. So many uses and a quick way to boil water.

I had a similar butter container except it was for a stick of butter. The water was in the bottom then a separate insert went in for the butter. The butter never touched the water. Wish I hadn't lost it in my last move 😢

That omelet maker reminds me of a gadget I bought years ago. I THINK it may have been an “as seen on TV” appliance where a woman named Cathy tried cooking all sorts of things. I remember her cooking a corn dog mix with a half hot dog weiner in each side, a chocolate cake mix with a small candy bar in each side, and several other things. My daughters were all small (30’s now) and they loved it! Wonder if this gadget would do all that?

I’ve had a handmade butter crock for years and love it. Can’t believe that someone(s) on Amazon complained that it was difficult to change the water.

In summer I use salt water in my butter bell. It helps keep the bacteria away. But I love mine and wish it was bigger lol

I have the silicone collapsible travel kettle and it sure came in handy when I was evacuated due to wildfires 2x in one summer! It's awesome!

Butter bells and butter boats are awesome. I personally prefer the boat style because it's closer to a normal butter dish, the water is nowhere near the butter, and there's no risk of accidentally getting the butter wet or it falling into the water. Also, with a butter boat, you just throw a stick in without having to smush it into a bell. I'd love to hear your thoughts on one of them sometime.

I didn't think i would see a gadget from my country (austria) on this channel. 😅 Interesting that electric kettles aren't very popular in the US. Great video as always.

I have that Mueller and have had for years. I love it; nothing like a hot cup of tea when sick and only having to flick the button.

You should check out the Ninja DualBrew Pro CFP301. It can do a pot of coffee, kcups, has a frother built in and has a separate water line to be used for hot and boiling water where you can fill an entire carafe. It also lets you do specialty drinks like lattes and iced coffees and you can select how many ounces you want, even with the carafe. We’ve had ours for about a year and absolutely love it. My wife especially loves the separate water line so she can make her tea without any issues, retired her plug in kettle because of it.

I would love to see power usage comparisons between appliances, especially for items such as the kettle and omelette maker, etc. I think that is where a real deciding factor may rest…

If you had a gas stove or a basic electric stove I think it probably would of kept up. My kettle when full is pretty fast on an old style electric stove. Glass top stoves work by convection from the burner to the glass so it's alot slower than a direct heat conduction from fire or the coil.

I've been using a butter keeper for about 4 years, love it. Since my wife uses pretend butter and only use softened butter for toast and such, I usually just put a half stick in it. Land of lakes makes half sticks very convenient, always use salted butter.

I have the butter crock in fact I have 2. I bought the second one as I loved it so much and the trick to butter not falling in the water is that you can’t add to the existing butter in the crock when getting low. That is why I bought another so when the butter is getting very low I start the other with a fresh stick if butter. . I have been using the for about 3 years. Mine have a water line inside to add the water to . I bought some as Christmas gifts this past year. They love them as well.

As an Australian the water kettle discussion between brits and Americans is always fun to watch. Americans use them just like brits go to the dentist, almost never.

The omelette maker is great for making little cakes too.

I recently started using one of these butter bells/keepers and they are fantastic! I was worried I'd forget to change the water often enough, but it hasn't been a problem at all. I have oodles of fresh tasting but perfectly spreadable butter. My expanding butt is all the proof anyone needs that these things are the bomb!

I do have the exact same electric kettle. I like that it is glass so that you can see when it needs to be cleaned with vinegar. I have had the butter bell and stopped using it. It was a pain to remember to change the water. You had to have the butter softened to fill it, and it certainly didn't hold enough butter. I now keep my butter in a glass pyrex dish on the counter and it has never gone bad. As for the omelet maker it would be something else that I would have to store.

The electric kettle is the exactly the one I use all the time! Love it!

Electric kettles have a bad rap in the United States. Not without _some_ justification (our outlets draw less power, so they're not as fast as their European counterparts), but, hands down, in every side-by-side comparison, they're faster and use less energy than a stove (even a gas one). I've had one for years, and I love it. Any application that you boil water regularly for, it will save time. Even pasta; get some water in the pot and start it heating, do the same in the kettle, and add the kettle water to the pot once it gets going. You can easily shave a good three to five minutes off waiting to get the water boiling.

Got the tea kettle a few months back. I’m a hot tea person and it does an awesome job heating the water for my morning tea. Hears quickly for the week days when i need to get to work. LED lights and rolling bubble affect is super cool!

My wife and I had a butter bell, but it was in Arizona. The dry air there evaporated the water at a pretty quick rate, so if you forgot to check it every couple of days, you'd end up with bad butter. We've had the Mueller kettle for about 3 years and have been pretty happy with it. Before that, we had a Braun kettle that lasted nearly 20 years of daily use.

I've had more problems with mold using a butter crock than I have with a traditional butter dish.

Technology Connections actually had a really interesting video 9 months back on electric kettles, and it's no surprise it beat the stove top method.

I’ve had my Mueller kettle for about 2 years now and I still love it. Very easy to use. Looks nice on the counter. Has held up very well.

Butter bells have been around before refrigeration. My grandmother introduced me to them and I will never be without it.

Butter spoiling?? Our grandparents would beg to differ.. it sat out for ever.. I don’t think I ever saw it in the refrigerator…

We have a kettle and have used one for a several years. I used to have a Keurig until a power surge blew it out and I switched to a 4-cup coffee maker, while my friend drank tea. I’ve now switched to Taster’s Choice Instant Coffee, which is pretty decent so we only use the kettle. It boils faster than our stovetop so I boil water in the kettle to speed up the cooking pasta on the stove and it works well. It also gives me very hot water to clean my glass cook top. If you don’t use hot water daily, then it may not be worth it to own since it does take up counter space.

Greetings from Georgia US. I am enjoying your channel and products. We also have the electric Mueller teakettle. It replaced an older one @ six months ago. We love ours. One other feature we noticed is if you take it off the plate to use some of the hot water before it boils( maybe to add to your roasted grains, rice etc when you return it to the hot plate it will return to boil automatically and finish its cycle. We really like every Mueller product we have owned so far. Also, the butter crock was an Epiphany for me because I own two antique small vessels, white ceramic with a blue trim that look exactly like those and I never knew what they were they hold about 2 tablespoons now. The mystery is solved. Thank you.. keep up the good work, we use our electric kettle to heat water for our cold brew toddy maker, coffee each morning. You should review the toddy maker as well. They have them on Amazon. We’ve been using them off anon for about 35 years six filters are easy to find on Amazon, for many years, we didn’t use ours because we couldn’t find the filters. It was great to find them again on Amazon about eight years ago. We were back in business for a smooth acid, free cup of coffee Marjorie.

I absolutely LOVE my Mueller kettle. I've had it for years and it still works great!

I use a butter bell, keeps butter spreadable through hot summers and frigid Canadian winters. I also have a similar kettle with the blue LEDs, it's been plugging away for 5-6 yrs now, still works but the pop up lid mechanism broke and the lid doesn't always close all the way which is integral to the boil shut off feature...I should probably replace it.

I used to live in the desert, and tried the butter crock. I liked it for the first few months, but at some point I had some start growing mold. I thought I was pretty meticulous in keeping it clean, but perhaps I want meticulous enough. Nowadays, I keep a standard covered butter dish on the counter, and have never had a problem - admittedly, I no longer live in the AZ heat, but temps inside my house probably aren't much different then back there and then. Because of this, I don't feel the water is necessary - unless you live in an un-air-conditioned house.

I have a butter bell & have had one for over 10 years. I love it! The reason the butter falls into the crock is because the butter is not packed firmly into the bell or the bell itself is still wet. My butter stays fresh, cool & still very spreadable.

Wow, three really good products! We actually own the kettle and use it all week long and it is one of those ultimate quality of life appliances in our kitchen.

I've used a butter boat, not a butter bell/crock, for about 30 years. I have one that holds 2 sticks, but they come in 1 stick size as well. Never any issues, even during hot summers.

Love my butter bell. had it for years. I finally figured out to just let my stick of butter get to room temp while still in the wrapper. Then when ready, peel it back off 1/2 the stick, stand the stick up over the bell, and squoosh (a technical term) the stick down into the bell. Also, the water dripping doesn't bother me at all because I always just stand the bell up on the counter when I take the bell out. I've never seen anybody just hold it.haha. When it's time to refill, I take out the last of the butter with a spatula, clean the bell, do my new stick of butter trick, then put the butter from the spatula on top. Highly recommend them.

My Mom has used this kind of butter dish for decades. It keeps the butter the perfect softness: A little cooler than just on the counter and a lot warmer than the rock in the fridge. I've experienced having the butter fall in the water a couple of times, that's it. Works like a charm. I highly recommend.

I have gone a different route with the butter. If I were making my own consistently, I might use a butter bell thingy. But I just use a decent butter dish (has to have a handle to open, because I am clumsy) and leave it on the counter, but not right next to the stove. It works. Butter doesn't go rancid because we use it often enough. I had one of those omelet things and it was kinda gimmicky, plus eats counter space. So it went to goodwill. My kettle is great, but I got a 0.9 liter one, because I don't need that much water heated up at one time. I didn't expect to love the kettle, but I do. The safety features are great.