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.

Author Information

C. Marina Marchese is the founder of the American Honey Tasting Society, a leading resource for honey sensory education in the U.S. She conducts numerous honey tasting workshops and seminars each year and is a consultant for commercial honey producers. Marina's expertise is valued around the globe with her organization being a go-to resource for beekeepers and honey enthusiasts everywhere.

Howland Blackiston is the bestselling author of Beekeeping For Dummies and Building Beehives For Dummies. He's been a beekeeper since 1984 and is a founding board member and past president of Connecticut's Backyard Beekeepers Association. Howland frequently lectures about bees and honey and has been a guest on dozens of radio and television programs both in the U.S. and abroad.