Honey is a sweet treat that is enjoyed in many people. There are numerous way to enjoy it. And, if you think all of it tastes the same, you are in for a new experience. Individual varieties differ in color, aroma and flavor. So, how do you pick the best honey in the world for … Read more
Developing a flagship sauce for a new shelf-stable line for Tessemae’s was perfect timing, Genevieve Vetter, chief brand officer, and Kristen Dittami, VP of new product development and executive chef, say. Cosmic Jerry Sauce, named after Grateful Dead singer Jerry Garcia, has received out of this world reviews since hitting store shelves. We spoke with … Read more
Honey is a healthy natural sweetener that is made by bees. It is enjoyed everyday by millions of people who want to add some natural goodness to their diet. But, not everyone loves the taste -that’s ok. The great news is that anyone can find some great ways to use raw honey in their diet … Read more
Creamed Honey, Whipped Honey, Spun Honey- they are all the same thing. Using a controlled rate of crystallization, liquid honey is transformed into a smooth, sweet spread that can be used as a topping on many foods. Want to Make your own creamed honey at home? It’s really an easy process that anyone can try. … Read more
A sweet golden liquid produced by bees what could be better than a spoonful of honey. Enjoy it straight from a spoon or sprinkle it across your favorite scones, muffins or biscuits. You want to make sure you are consuming the true thing with nothing added. It is time to explore how to check pure … Read more
Spring has definitely sprung, and this time of year we get to see the return of our favorite pollinators in gardens and parks around the country. It is thanks to these bees, birds, butterflies, bats, and even beetles, that we get to enjoy beautiful floral landscapes and delicious fruits, vegetables and other pollinated treats we … Read more
The time has come again to honor our beloved honey bee, and the beekeepers who tend to them, for all they do to sustain our planet, ecosystems, and our communities. World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20, but for us at the National Honey Board (NHB), World Bee Day is every day. We admire … Read more
One special little insect is known for it’s remarkable ability to produce a sweet substance we call honey. The ability of bees to produce this long lasting food source is key to their survival. Honey is the main source of energy for these hard working insects. So, how do bees make honey? The story of … Read more
If you have friends who follow a vegan diet, you may be surprised to learn that some of them do not eat honey. We sometimes think of a vegan lifestyle as meaning the same as vegetarian. However, while vegetarianism and veganism share some similarities – they are not the same. So, is honey vegan? Well, … Read more
Honey is a sweet substance produced by bees. The colony stores it in wax honeycomb to use as a food source in Winter. Humans use it too. For those of us concerned about nutrition, using any food in its “raw” form is a plus. But, labels in the store can be confusing. What are the … Read more