# DIY Flavored Butter Sticks Elsie Larson Shows You How to Make Delicious Spreads By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-05-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsie-larson References: [abeautifulmess.typepad](http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/02/3-fancy-butter-recipes.html) Instead of buying [pre-packed flavored spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-butter), you can easily make your own by mixing in spices and condiments that you already have in your cupboards and fridge. This super-easy recipe only requires some room temperature butter, condiments and wax paper. For example, you can make [honey nut butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-with-brown-sugar-maple-syrup) by mixing chopped nuts and honey in with the butter, and it can be used for biscuits. Or if you want to make a [butter for your veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-butter), you can mix in some lemon zest. The possibilities are endless, and it's super easy to wrap up in some wax paper. This delicious recipe by Elsie Larson is super easy to make and versatile for any dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Flavored Spreads:** Opportunity for individuals to customize and create their own flavored butter spreads using common ingredients. - **Versatile Butter Creations:** Creating butter with various flavors and spices to cater to different dishes and cuisines. - **Convenience of Homemade Spreads:** Replacing store-bought spreads with homemade options, offering a personalized touch and potential cost-savings. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Producers and retailers can tap into the growing market of DIY flavored spreads by offering pre-packaged kits or ingredients. - **Culinary Education:** Cooking schools, online courses, and workshops can provide classes on creating unique flavored butter spreads for cooking enthusiasts. - **Packaging and Food Storage:** Companies can develop innovative and eco-friendly packaging options specifically designed for homemade flavored butter spreads. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavored Grass-Fed Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churn.md) - [Sweet & Savory Butter Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenge-butter-snack-spreads.md) - [Infused Artisan Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-butter.md) - [Flavorful Butter Stick Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-and-sugar-butter.md) - [Simple Recipe Spreadable Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerrygold-spreadable-butter.md) - [Better-for-You Restaurant Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-honey-butter.md) - [Anchovy-Infused Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchovy-lemon-butter.md) - [Seasoning-Enhanced Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenge-seasoned-butter-snack-spread.md) - [Spicy Butter Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bagels-x-franks-redhot.md)