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The Sweet Lowdown: Honey 101

There’s more to honey than meets the eye. We’ve collected some delicious tidbits to help you sweet talk with the best of them.

Honey Simple Syrup and Ras El Hanout Honey

These recipes were demonstrated for CUESA’s Market to Table program on April 27, 2019. Honey Simple Syrup Simple syrup is an essential tool in any bartender’s arsenal. At Foreign Cinema, they use honey rather than sugar to give drinks a more velvety texture and nuanced flavor. Makes ⅓ cup INGREDIENTS ¼ cup floral honey¼ cup water PREPARATION To prepare: In […]

A Dry Year for Honey

As if honeybees and beekeepers didn’t have it hard enough these days, they face another challenge: drought.

Pomelo and Tangerine with Spiced Honey Yogurt

This is a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family can prepare together! Created for CUESA’s Foodwise Kids program, it’s particularly well-suited for kids ages 6 to 12. Pomelos are the largest citrus fruit and are native to South and Southeast Asia. They look like very large grapefruits, almost like small bowling balls! Unlike the grapefruit, pomelos do […]

Chicory Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, Honey Roasted Pears, and Candied Walnuts

This recipe featuring Star Route Farms was demonstrated for CUESA’s Market to Table program on February 9, 2019.                              Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Blue Cheese Dressing 1 cup crumbled Pt. Reyes Farmstead blue cheese¾ cup sour cream¼ clove garlic, grated2 tablespoons sherry vinegarSalt and pepper to taste […]