To Buy:
Most commercial varieties are salted, so check the label if you are on a sodium-restricted diet.
To Store:
Store in the refrigerator and serve well-chilled.
Tips & Tricks:
Irish folklore claims a glass of buttermilk will cure a hangover, and when heated with a clove of garlic, it was sure to cure any variety of ailments. Many pioneer women used buttermilk as a facial wash, believing the flecks of butter brought a smooth and creamy complexion.
Cooking Tips:
If you have no buttermilk, you can make your own substitute, but go for the real thing if you can. Yoghurt can be substituted for buttermilk, volume for volume.