Homemade butter: all the steps

First start with heavy cream or whipping cream.

Shake it in a container for about 10-15 minutes.

This is what it will look like after shaking it. Put it in a bowl, draining off the buttermilk.

We had three containers that day and one ended up on the wall and floor, thanks to little Hannah. She got very excited and the container slipped out of her hands. Opps:o)

Adding the ice cubes to firm it up.

The final product after the salt is added!!!
We have made this a couple times since Bill remembered making this in school as a child. If you are interested here is the link to the recipe:
http://www.recipezaar.com/Homemade-Butter-68389