Spread the word

Whether slathered on an ear of summer corn or a compact pat combined into a gooey melt of maple syrup on a pancake, butter is magical. While the essentials of butter-making remain mostly unchanged, this spread has a surprising history that dates back to the Stone Age. Elaine Khosrova’s research on the beloved fat took her to three continents and has been compiled in her book, “Butter: A Rich History.”