Honey for Dummies - by C Marina Marchese & Howland Blackiston (Paperback)

About the Book

"Just like wine, cheese, beer or coffee, honey is an artisan food with much to be discovered. Whether you're interested in tasting the various varietals, using it as a cure, or harvesting your own, Honey For Dummies is the guide for you. This book reveals the deep and complex world of honey, its diverse floral sources, and its surprising range of colors, smells, and flavors. You will learn about over 50 single-origin honeys, their sensory characteristics, where they are produced and where to buy them. Discover how to taste and evaluate honey using the same methods as professional honey sensory expert. Understand how honey is produced by honeybees, and how beekeepers harvest, and bottle this liquid gold. You'll also discover the historical role honey has played around the world in folklore, religions, and economies. From its health benefits, to recipes, to food pairings, this complete guide covers all things honey!"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Get in on the ground level of the next artisan food obsession--honey!

Just like wine, cheese, beer or coffee, honey is an artisan food with much to be discovered. Whether you're interested in tasting the various varietals, using it as a cure, or harvesting your own, Honey For Dummies is the guide for you. This book reveals the deep and complex world of honey, its diverse floral sources, and its surprising range of colors, smells, and flavors. You will learn about over 50 single-origin honeys, their sensory profiles, where they are produced and where to buy them. Discover how to taste and evaluate honey using the same methods as professional honey sensory expert. Understand how honey is produced by honeybees, and how beekeepers harvest, and bottle this liquid gold. You'll also discover the historical role honey has played around the world in folklore, religions, and economies. From its health benefits, to recipes, to food pairings, this complete guide covers all things honey!

Honey is the latest food trend that can be found at farmers' markets, specialty food shops and on the menu of restaurants. It is produced from bees in every state and just about every country on the planet. Let Honey For Dummies accompany you on your sweet adventure!

• Discover the rich and complex world of single-origin honey
• Learn about honey's composition and its myriad health benefits
• Acquire the skills to taste honey like a pro then how to perfectly pair honeys with all foods
• Try the book's many wonderful recipes that incorporate honey

Honey For Dummies is the perfect companion for every chef, brewer, homesteader, beekeeper or honey lover.

From the Back Cover

What's all the buzz about honey?

Honey isn't just honey or for bears anymore--it's a sophisticated and sublime all-natural food with diverse colors, smells, flavors, and textures. Discover why beekeepers, foodies, chefs, homesteaders, and honey lovers alike are raving about this glorious masterpiece created by bees. This guide covers all things honey, from history and fascinating facts to health and cuisine! Learn to appreciate honey using the same tasting methods as a honey sommelier and then become savvy at pairing it with food and wine--to fantastic effect!

Inside. . .

Honey tasting tips and techniques

Making your own honey-based remedies

Cooking, baking, and drinking with honey

Throwing a honey tasting party

Bucket list-worthy honeys and honey festivals

About the Author

C. Marina Marchese is an author, beekeeper, and honey sensory expert. She is also the founder of the American Honey Tasting Society and the Red Bee ^(R) brand.

Howland Blackiston is the bestselling author of Beekeeping For Dummies and Building Beehives For Dummies, and founding board member and past president of Con-necticut's Back Yard Beekeepers Association.