As of Tuesday evening’s succesful state inspection, Nutty Butter, LLC is officially licensed for business.
An official license to sell means a new and different business model…and I’m not just talking about a future Etsy shop and potential farmers market booths.*
*Now that I can actually advertise the brand, and not just instagram the bejeezus out of it.
the genius of calee himes at work
You see, the reason I haven’t been sharing very much about Nutty Butter lately–except for hints very obvious revelations of flavors I have been working on–is that I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make operating a business I truly love manageable, while also giving time to a job, a blog, and a LIFE I truly love as well.
blog tip #451: when lacking an appropriate photograph, just throw in some nutty butter porn
What I have come up with is this:
Every month, I will offer 2-3 flavors for purchase. It is just too much to try and offer more than that, with each recipe requiring very specific–and often different–ingredients. Also, the time it takes to switch batches when I am working in a commercial kitchen, with a set amount of time, and an inability to mass produce, means I am losing money unless I streamline.
I will announce the next month’s flavors during the last week of the previous month via the blog.
I will then accept orders for two weeks. This will allow me to calculate the quantities of dry goods, jars, and labels I will need to produce.
Production will occur mid-month, and Nutty Butter will be shipped during the third week of the month. [For the holiday season, your orders will arrive just in time for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. I apologize that I cannot guarantee Hannakuh deliveries, but when we get to December, I will do my best to expedite.]
nutty butter jars don't actually fit in this size box anymore...but I am too lazy to hunt through my photos for a more accurate example at this moment
This plan will allow me to focus on making the best product possible and continue creating new flavors (my favorite part of the business!) while maintaining the small batch, made-to-order business model I started with. I will reevaluate in January, but for now, I think it is the best for me…and therefore the best for Nutty Butter! 
and what is best for nutty butter is what is best for everyone
So what are the flavors for October? What is this deliciousness I have set before your feasting eyes? Obviously, I was inspired by the flavors of fall, and the first of those is apple.
Caramel Apple
Apple Pie
slightly false advertising, as this is actually another flavor i am testing...but apple pie pretty much looks like this
Trust me. You want them. You want them both.
But you only have until October 11th to e-mail nuttybutterbrand@gmail.com and order them.
Of course, as usual, with the revelation of any new flavor–I mean, did anyone catch that I have made a Nutty Butter that tastes like CARAMEL APPLES?–comes a giveaway!
i just don't see any reason to hold back on the gratuitous images of the glory that is caramel apple nutty butter, do you?
To win a jar of Caramel Apple Nutty Butter with which to make your neighbors jealous, and inspire your IG followers to kick themselves for not ordering it (or prod them to do so), simply leave a comment with your favorite way to use nut butter–yours, mine, or Justin’s–or perhaps your dream flavor creation.
Additional entries:
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Like Nutty Butter on Facebook
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Follow Nutty Butter on twitter.
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Tweet about the joy of apples + nut butter combined: “@thesmartkitchen is giving away a jar of caramel apple @Nutty_Butter! http://tinyurl.com/bvcnh9u”
I wish I could show you what it will look like when it is labeled…but I’m still not 100% sure on that. Fingers crossed it will look like thisbeautiful creation:
again, can we all just cheer that calee himes' artistic abilities exist in the world?
Everyone who DOESN’T win can start a-prayin’ that they win November or December’s flavor of the month…one of which involves something quite orange…
…and the other gets a little sweet-and-spicy. 
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My favorite way to eat nut butter is on its own, straight out of the jar!
Yay!! This is so awesome and exciting!!
Memememememe!!!! My favorite way to eat ‘em is simple – with a finger… errr… spoon. We’re sanitary here… LOL!
Love Peanut Butter just as is – straight out of the jar on my spoon!
I like Nutty Butter on Facebook!
Following you on Twitter via @serene_streams!
Tweeted too! Thank you and best wishes to your growing Nutty Butter Adventure!
https://twitter.com/Serene_streams/status/251499902453026817
Yayyy! Such an awesome biz model. thanks for the shoutout.
Also … With a baby spoon. One jar, er, bite at a time.
Lately I’ve been making peanut butter microwave cookies…barely more effort than dipping into the jar with a spoon, a little extra protein from egg whites, and alllllll of the peanut butter flavor. I so want to try your caramel apple nutty butter this way!
I already like Nutty Butter on facebook
I follow Nutty Butter on twitter, too!
@j_mosh
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/j_mosh/status/251503427878793217
I liked Nutty Butter on facebook! This is so exciting!
The flavors look deeeelish! My favorite way to use nut butter is in my OOIAJ or banana soft serve. YUM.
Just a separate comment saying I liked Nutty Butter on Facebook!
I like nut butter spread on my morning breakfast toast!
I like Nutty Butter on Facebook too!
Congratulations!! This is such a huge accomplishment! And my favorite thing to do with nut butter is to put a dollop in the middle of my hot oatmeal, like a giant reeses with a surprise center!
My favorite way to eat nutty butter is spreading it on apple slices… and I have to say, I’m super excited to put apple nutty butter on apples! Super apple!
and I like Nutty Butter on facebook! I may join Twitter too, just for this giveaway!
I love it straight from the jar! Favorite flavor would be pumpkin
I like Nutty Butter on FB
I follow on twitter. Twitter name is rizzogurl.
I love nut butter on cinnamon raisin bread…but I like just eating it with a spoon too
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https://twitter.com/fleuryous/status/251514726897561601 Tweeted about it!
Aaaand I followed you on the Twitter!
I mix nut butters with pumpkin or mashed bannana and smother that on plain Greek yogurt!! I would love to try a creme brulee flavor of nut butter!
mmmmm!!! Looks delicious!! My favorite way to eat nut butter is in OIAJ:) (I even sometimes cheat and smear nut butter on the inside of an already emptied, washed and saved jar hehe). My second favorite is a plop on top of warm oatmeal, but I always eat around it to save the warm melty goodness for last!
I love it in my oats!
OH my gosh these look INcredible!!! My favorite way to enjoy nut butter is plopped on top of some overnight oats or else smeared on some toasted whole wheat bread….Mmmm mmm!!!
I follow Nutty Butter on Twitter!!
I like Nutty Butter on Facebook!!
Yay! I love love love nutty butter with my morning oatmeal and my afternoon banana snack. Or you know, by the spoonful.
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Following on Twitter
Following on Twitter
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I love mixing nut butter in my smoothies too with a banana and yogurt!
I like Nutty Butter on Facebook too!
I love nut butters on rice cakes. That way, being a Weight Watcher Lifetime member, I only have to fork over 1 Point for a rice cake and can use the rest of my points for the nut”ty” butter!! Congrats on everything, Sarh!!
I love eating Nutty Butter straight out of the jar with a spoon.
I have liked Nutty Butter on Facebook.
Congrats on all the exciting business happenings! It sounds like you have this all responsibly thought out and planned, so BOO-YA, you are going to be a success!
And “eat straight with a spoon” is totally my favorite way to use nut butters ;D
finger in jar. done.
(so excited for you!!)
And I followed Nutty Butter on Twitter!
And I tweeted about it
I like to put nut butters on pretty much anything from oatmeal, yogurt, and ice cream to sweet potatoes!
I like Nutty Butter on facebook.
I follow Nutty Butter on twitter
I tweeted the giveaway
I love nut butter in oatmeal
So exciting!! And I’m thinking some caramel apple nutty butter would be NUTTY on an apple!! (see what I did there?)
And of course I follow Nutty Butter on Twitter – I mean, come on!
I like to use nut butter on carrots, apples, and straight out of the jarrrr mmmm..
Following nutty butter on twitter, too!
And just throwing it out there, but that first November/December test pic looks like…honey mustard nutty butter? WOW would that be good!
So exciting! Good luck! Your flavors sound delicious
straight out of the jar!! YUM!!
Love using peanut butter in oatmeal!!
YUM! caramel apple sounds absolutely delicious! it would maybe be interesting to try a gingerbread nut butter?
This is genius!! I am emailing you to order Apple Pie ASAP! One of my favorite ways to eat Nut Butter is on top of pancakes!! Or just spread on a banana as a snack
And of course I am praying to win November or Decembers deliciously creative flavors as well!
Also, following you on Twitter via @TheUltimateRose
and Liked you on Facebook!
Congrats on the license! I think this is a great plan. All the best with your nut butter business!!!
I love eating nut butter with bananas, apples, or straight out of the jar!
I liked you on Facebook!
Following you on twitter @geckogirl688
And I tweeted about the giveaway @geckogirl688
Hey lady … don’t forget about my Cake Batter Nutty Butter!!
And I won’t even put myself in this contest, since I won one of your more recent contests!
What don’t I put nut butter on?!
my favorites are on top of oatmeal, cereal, and on bananas
I like Nutty Butter on facebook!
I’m following Nutty Butter on twitter!
just tweeted about the giveaway! (@Danica_ipnp)
My favorite way to eat nut butter is on oatmeal or overnight oats.
I follow Nutty Butter on twitter!
mmm my fav way to eat it is drizzled or plopped on a smoothie in a bowl
Congrats on officially being official
Can’t wait to see where Nutty Butter takes you!
Congratulations!! I’m so excited for you
I love nut butter with apples or just straight from the jar!
I liked Nutty Butter on FB
And I follow Nutty Butter on Twitter too!
Mmmm… by any chance is that a Gingersnap Nutty Butter coming up? That would be to die for!
I keep a jar of peanut butter on my desk at work. Seriously. And today I got really lazy and was dunking my carrots and celery directly into the jar, instead of scooping it out first. Apples dipped in PB are another favorite of mine.
I follow you in Twitter too (and I think your new business model sounds great!)
And I already like you on Facebook (though I don’t think the link in this post is directing right – seems to go to Twitter instead)
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/VeggieNextDoor/status/251876860705792000
Sounds super yummy! I think Chocolate mint sounds like a wonderful Christmas flavor!! Or any time. I love apple slices (honeycrisp) dipped in nut butters.
I don’t think I could pick a favorite way to eat nut butters, they are good on everything! So I will just say on a spoon by itself!
I liked Nutty Butter on facebook. You might want to check the link you posted – it took me to Twitter instead of fb. I don’t have a twitter account, but did find you on fb.
Honestly, straight by the spoon
I like nutty butter on facebook!
I follow on twitter
I tweeted:) @thextramile
Twitter follow @runservecook
facebook liked!
I love it on top of oatmeal
I liked Nutty Butter on FB
I tweeted @TeenEatLive
I tend to eat nut butters like a lot of other readers – straight outta the jar! It is a guilty pleasure.
I also mix it in green smoothies for extra protein.
I liked Nutty Butter on Facebook!
I follow Nutty Butter on Twitter.
I tweeted!
i need to follow your business advice! so wise. come mentor me!
I love your business model – a great way to keep life in balance while you get things off the ground!!
Loving the sound of these new flavors!
I like to mash a banana, add nutty butter and microwave for a special warm dessert!
i love eating peanut butter on an apple (so this flavor is fitting) with granola and a glass of milk!
I love nut butter on a little toast or with my apple!
I like Nutty Butter on Facebook!
Umm, definitely love to eat nut butter straight up out of the jar, or in a sandwich. I’m so boring!
I liked Nutty Butter on the ‘book!
I like nut butters straight from the jar with a spoon! Or as a dip for pretzels!
Favorite way to eat nut butter is with banana!
Straight from the jar but if I haaave to put in on something, a banana, oats or toast.
On an apple! Yum!
OH my holy yum!!!
My favorite way to use nut butter is on freshly baked raisin bread…..so yummy!
So excited for you!!
The best way to eat it is right out of the jar. So good!
my favorite way is with apples! I think the caramel apple flavor would be a perfect combo!
My favorite way to eat nutty butters is swirled with a little honey in a small dish or on top of toast! yuuum
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