Butter Spreader, Gadgets

Supper plates stay tidier when someone passes this handheld gadget around the table. Drop a half stick of butter inside the barrel, slide the plunger in place, and press gently as it glides over hot corn on the cob or warm toast. We keep it in the Miles Kimball kitchen pages because it solves an old mess.

Half stick chamber

The white plastic cylinder holds half a standard stick of butter upright. As the plunger presses down, the curved end coats round ears of corn cleanly without slipping off the cob.

Storage end cap

A matching cap snaps over the open end when supper finishes. The whole piece tucks straight into the refrigerator door, keeping leftover butter fresh and ready for the next family meal.

Plain plastic body

Built from smooth white plastic, the three pieces come apart in seconds. It handles daily family suppers and potluck tables, then rinses clean or goes right on the top rack of the dishwasher.

Tabletop serving helper

Grandkids and guests can butter their own hot ears of corn without chasing a pat across the plate with a knife. The wide barrel gives smaller hands an easy, steady grip.