My European-born mother, a stickler for quality cultured butter, would have loved Pierre Issa and his hand-made Pepe Saya Australian cultured butter. Talking with Pierre, I learned that he is absolutely passionate about producing great tasting Australian butter, that is full of tang and creaminess. Pierre says he 'loves playing with cream' and wanted to produce something very unique, drawing on his childhood experience of watching his grandfather 'spread butter like cheese' on his bread. Pepe Saya cultured butter is made using quality fresh cream from a Picton farm, which is cultured with a lactic culture and allowed to ferment. This 'eats up' the sugar in the cream. After churning, the butter is strained, the buttermilk removed and the butter is washed with pure water. The butter is kneaded to further remove the buttermilk and then rolled and wrapped by hand. Pepe Saya products (including butter, buttermilk and mascarpone) are available from various farmer's markets, such as Capital Region Farmer's Markets in Canberra, Eveleigh Farmer's Market in Redfern, Marrickville Organic Markets in Marrickville and Camden Farmer's Markets. To watch Pierre make butter and hear him explain 'the culture of butter', visit the Pepe Saya web site. 9/1/2012 01:39:49 pm
I would say without a doubt this is the BEST butter I've ever tasted. I love that there is an option of salted and unsalted. And to top it off Pierre is a lovely guy - I felt very welcomed when I visited their Tempe factory.
Lizzy
9/1/2012 01:47:03 pm
Mel, I agree! So delicious... and, yes, Pierre is not only a lovely man, but he is soooo passionate about his butter!
Lizzy
9/1/2012 06:54:02 pm
Well hello there Len! I have cooked with Pepe Saya butter (many things) as well as eaten it on bread. Divine! How did you go with your Canberra trip? I think because of your feature here I am going to pick up some butter and buttermilk at the CRFM on Saturday morning, you have made me want to try it. The joys of blogging - can awaken us to so many new experiences that we might not have thought of otherwise. Thank you.
Lizzy
9/1/2012 07:37:28 pm
CK, please do! Pepe Saya butter is divine... so is the buttermilk... and, actually, the other products at the Country Valley stall! Welcome! 9/1/2012 11:31:45 pm
I feel a little guilty that I haven't yet paid his factory in Tempe a visit yet!
Lizzy
10/1/2012 07:44:55 am
Sara, do it, when you can! 10/1/2012 10:01:53 am
Ok, ok, I know I need to go and get some asap! Hope you had a good trip to Syd!
Lizzy
10/1/2012 01:32:27 pm
JJ... indeed you do and, yes, thank you, we did!
Lizzy
7/2/2012 07:40:31 pm
Yes, you absolutely do!!! Comments are closed.
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