You prefer to leave your butter out on the counter so it is easier to slice when you need it. However, you hate seeing all the crumbs it can collect and you never know exactly how much your taking. With the Progressive Butter Keeper. you can resolve both situations. The covered butter dish keeps butter from getting contaminated on your counter. And the measurement markings on the base and lid help keep you honest when a recipe only calls for 1 tsp of butter. So keep your butter on the counter where you like it with the Progressive Butter Keeper.