| Honey as a gift? Isn't honey sort of, | | | | deep long lasting flowery/herbal taste, and sits |
| well,...ordinary? And doesnt all honey taste the | | | | well on a biscuit. High in the sugar fructose, so it's |
| same? | | | | unlikely to 'go gritty' on you. Also Tupelo is the |
| Yes, No and No. | | | | honey likely to be most suitable for diabetics |
| A quality honey won't come as as a bland mix | | | | Blueberry Lovely lemony smell and fruity taste. A |
| from made by bees fed sugarwater. As a | | | | great topping for scones or blended with yoghurt |
| present or treat, why not pick a honey from | | | | as a snack. |
| hives where honey bees have grazed on one | | | | Orange blossom Sweet tangy citrus fruit taste. |
| type of flower, giving a honey with distinct flavor, | | | | Versatile and ideal in a frosty smoothie, creme |
| colour and possibilities. | | | | fraiche, trickled over crepes or Roquefort cheese, |
| Premium honey is more expensive, but you are | | | | or spread on toast. |
| paying for a unique yet versatile product. There | | | | Dark Honeys |
| are hundreds of honeys out there and even the | | | | Buckwheat. Strong flavor with plenty of malt and |
| same flower will produce subtly different honey | | | | molasses. and healthy anti oxidants. The natural |
| flavors from different hives. ! | | | | base for a barbecue sauce or mustard dressing. |
| There are three main kinds of honey, light | | | | Or Make your own honey glazed ham. |
| medium and dark. Generally, the darker the color | | | | Avacado Honey - A rich smooth taste. Marries |
| the stronger the taste. Whatever the type, | | | | effortlessly with peanut butter, and as a fish |
| undiluted honey stored properly capped in a cool | | | | glaze. |
| dark place will keep indefinitely. If it crystallises, | | | | Eucalyptus - Mild Herby flavor and menthol |
| stand the jar in warm water with occasional | | | | aftertaste and scent. Complements lamb dishes. |
| stirring until the honey clears. | | | | Wildflower.Blend from varied wildflower sources |
| Here are just some of the more popular and | | | | Powerful floral flavour which like its color can vary |
| widely available specialized honeys. | | | | a lot. Gives zest to marinades and dressings |
| Light Honey: | | | | More honey hints |
| Clover- flowery and great in hot drinks like tea. | | | | Like a really distinctive honey flavor? Try |
| Look out particularly for White Clover. Simmer | | | | these:dandelion, chestnut, goldenrod,black sage, |
| clover honey diluted (with herbs like mint or | | | | spanish needles. |
| rosemary),to make superb pouring sauces over | | | | You can buy your specialized quality honey |
| baguettes and burgers. | | | | additionally as honey comb ( chewy!), spun or |
| Alfalfa-Its mild flavor goes well in custard tarts | | | | cream honey ( honey blended with comb for |
| and making softer cookies and moist cakes | | | | easier spreading) or raw and unpasteurised honey |
| Sage-No, this honey doesn't taste of sage (very | | | | for full goodness. Just check your local food |
| mild), but still goes well with cheese and crackers, | | | | markets, delicatessens and health stores. |
| or drizzled on to a salad with vinegar and virgin | | | | Never feed any honey to a child under one-it can |
| olive oil as a sweet and sour dressing. Another | | | | make them very ill. From then on, a specialized |
| honey like Tupelo that doesnt granulate readily. so | | | | honey - especially if seasonally wrapped, with |
| it will stay pourable a long time. | | | | plenty of handy honey hints-makes a healthy |
| Medium Honeys | | | | delicious unusual and longlasting gift for almost |
| Tupelo. A popular choice, Tupelo honey has a | | | | anyone at Christmas...or any time of year! |