Since 1850, Emile Henry has produced in France a large range of high quality ceramic cooking utensils. our products are made from natural materials and have been designed and manufactured in France, in Southern Burgundy. Emile Henry unveils Modern Classics, an American inspiration and the first significant launch of an Emile Henry collection since the original pie and lasagna dishes debuted in the early '90s. Modern Classics is a range of cookware and bakeware that has been on the drawing boards for many, many months. It is truly an American collection as the shapes, capacities and dimensions were developed with an eye toward American foods, style and recipes. All of the shapes have been designed from the ground up to attract the American consumer while preserving the intangible design elements and the performance properties of Emile Henry. Enjoy soft spreadable butter from a traditional French-style 'beurrier'. Pack butter into the lid, pour cold water into the base and leave at room temperature. Butter flavor and freshness are protected by this airtight seal for up to 30 days without refrigeration.