Many people also decorate outdoor trees with food that birds and other wildlife will enjoy, such as garlands made from unsalted popcorn or cranberries, orange halves, and seed-covered suet cakes.
All categories of butter are sold in both salted and unsalted forms.
If unsalted, the shells need neither washing nor drying before reuse but washing is simple if this is not the case.
Unsalted butter is melted over low heat and allowed to separate into butterfat and milk solids.
On sailing vessels fish were usually salted down immediately to prevent spoilage; the swifter boats of today commonly bring in unsalted fish.
Fresh (unsalted) cod is referred to as "bacalhau fresco" (fresh cod).
Some recipes specify a sweetening agent of honey mixed with unsalted butter, while others use honey mixed with water.
Alternative methods for preserving herbs include freezing in water or unsalted butter.
