# Herbed Butter Condiments Very Culinary's DIY Recipe Mimics Expensive Packaged Goods By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbed-butter References: [veryculinary](http://veryculinary.com/2015/06/02/herb-butter/) Very Culinary's herbed butter recipe is an easy and inexpensive take on [artisanal condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tillamook-butternaise). The DIY recipe takes just 5 minutes to make and is infused with a myriad of fresh herbs. Inviting readers to combine one stick of unsalted butter with fresh rosemary and thyme, Very Culinary blog founder Amy Flanagan creates an easy herbed butter tutorial that can be recreated in minutes. Once blended, the mixture is garnished with kosher salt and a hint of freshly ground black pepper that is added for flavor. Whether served up at a dinner party or holiday gathering, this herbed butter recipe can be used as a dip, a [breakfast bagel spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-spray-x-popup-bagels) or even as a rub for meats and baked bread dishes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artisanal Condiments:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the condiment industry by creating easy and inexpensive DIY artisanal condiment recipes like herbed butter. - **DIY Gourmet Recipes:** The trend of DIY gourmet recipes is an opportunity for food bloggers and businesses to provide easy homemade recipes for consumers who are looking for more affordable options. - **Fresh Herb Infusions:** Fresh herb infusions are a trend that can be used to create innovative and flavorful condiments, and businesses that offer fresh and unique herb blends can disrupt the condiment industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers can provide easy and innovative recipes that tap into the trend of DIY gourmet recipes and artisanal condiments. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can create disruptive innovation by creating unique and customizable condiments and spreads with savory ingredient combinations. - **Herb Farming:** The herb farming industry can tap into the trend of fresh herb infusions and create unique blends for use in artisanal condiments and gourmet recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavored Grass-Fed Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churn.md) - [Herby Parmesan Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-butter-with-parmesan-garlic-herb.md) - [Steakhouse-Style Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1-steakhouse-butter.md) - [Anchovy-Infused Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchovy-lemon-butter.md) - [Recipe-Ready Truffle Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-things-butter-truffle.md) - [Herbaceous Artisan-Style Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublime-butter-and-clawson-farms.md) - [Infused Artisan Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-butter.md) - [Mushroom-Flavored Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-butter.md) - [Flavor-Enhanced Spreadable Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerrygold-butter-blends.md)