The Buzz on Honey

By Hklbrries

Make a beeline for one of nature's tastiest foods. Honey is one of nature's culinary wonders. This honeybee byproduct is especially prized for use in baking and marinades, and for its distinctive flavors that vary from delicately mild or fragrantly fruity to distinctively bold. Lighter-colored honeys are generally milder in taste than darker-colored honeys, which are more intensely flavored.

Unlike most fresh foods, honey should never be stored in the refrigerator. Cold temperatures can turn liquefied honey into a solid mass - a process known as crystallization. Some honey contains more dextrose than fructose and, therefore, crystallizes more rapidly. If your honey has crystallized, try placing the container in a pan of hot water and stir until the crystals dissolve.

Looking for tasty ways to enjoy honey? Drizzle honey over fresh fruit, then brown under the broiler for 2 minutes for a warm breakfast treat or snack. Mix honey with low-fat cream cheese or ricotta cheese for a nutritious and tasty spread on bagels, corn bread, English muffins or toasted whole-grain bread. Try a honey glaze over baked squash or carrots.

From breakfast to dinner, honey is a natural for flavoring foods. So don't let that honey bear sit in the cupboard unused.

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