We’ve been at this a long time, and we’re still nowhere near to running out of recipes featuring the delicious sweetness of raw & unfiltered honey. It just makes everything better.   But honey is sweet, so honey desserts are always the first thing we go to. When we asked our friends over at @...

Here’s a new one: honey custard! Just when you think you’ve had every honey dessert, and finally seen all the recipes with honey, we’re blown away by this delicious raspberry custard recipe from @brits__bites. “Pots de crème” is a particular kind of French dessert custard originally dating from t...

Eating good really does make you feel good. And feeling good – by reducing aches, cravings, sleeplessness, and stress – can help your immune system stay strong, no matter what’s coming at it. If you’re looking for healthy ingredients to sprinkle in throughout the day and keep you feelin’ good, th...

Get a healthy start to your day with this sweet chia pudding with honey. Chia seeds are a natural source of fiber and protein that add a little more heft and texture to yogurt for a more satisfying breakfast. For this recipe, we’re featuring Local Hive New England, which has a light, smooth, berr...

Let’s end 2022 with a bang… well Bang-Bang Shrimp that is. Crispy, crunchy battered shrimp covered in a sweet and spicy sriracha sauce. The best part is you probably have all the sauce ingredients in your pantry… that’s right no Thai chili sauce. Check out the recipe from Eden Nosel with TheBoldA...

Don’t know about you, but we like our tarts a little tart. Baking them with raspberries is the perfect way to give them that tart-yet-sweet flavor that we’re always craving. This recipes showcases the unique sweetness in our Local Hive Washington Raspberry Harvest Reserve (find it in our Harvest ...

Not everyone loves Brussels sprouts. Probably because not everyone has had these delectable honey-balsamic Brussels sprouts. It doesn’t take much to take them from bitter veggie to instant family favorite, and this recipe makes it simple. A few ways to spruce up your sprouts: Use raw & unfil...

The new Local Hive Harvest Reserve Gift Box is flying off the shelves for a reason: it’s 3 deliciously local honeys in one box, each one with a unique flavor. Combine honeys like these with a few other delicious ingredients and those flavors really pop out in a sweet way. If you’re looking for a ...

When you’ve got great honey, it’s crazy how many ways you’ll find to use it. We love this easy recipe for honey-sriracha meatballs because 1) it’s easy and 2) it really mixes things up thanks to that Local Hive Honey flavor. Instant Pots (AKA slow cookers) make it simple to make awesome recipes l...

If you’re not from the upper Midwest or Canada, “walleye” probably sounds like a tool or something. But in the Great Lakes region, it’s a delicacy. Conveniently, it’s also just about everywhere. It’s just as common to see it on shelves as it is to fish one out of the lake yourself. If you’ve neve...

It’s been a long, hot summer pretty much everywhere. And it’s not over yet. (😅) In times like these, we turn to food for a bit of comfort. A nice, fresh salad like this Southwest Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing will fill you up without weighing you down in the summer heat. We’re taking cues from t...

Honey is part of what makes barbecue, barbecue. We’ve blogged before about salad dressings and glazes with honey. Here’s a quick guide to grilling and barbecuing with it. Honey can go with most anything, but you have to know how to use it. Why BBQ Pros Grill with Local Hive Honey Honey Retains M...

Summer means it’s time to fire up the grill, and this new recipe makes for a perfect honey-sweetened side to go with steaks, brats, burgers, and any other cookout faves. The combination of raw & unfiltered honey’s unique flavor and tangy balsamic will add brightness and complexity to your smo...

These magical little finger sandwiches are perfect for a Sunday brunch or picnic in the park. But what really blew our minds was the homemade raspberry honey mustard that gives them their unique salty-sweet flavor. You could use any honey to make it, but what could be better than our limited-edit...

Ah, tarts. Where do we start? They’re sweet, creamy, flaky, crunchy – everything we want in a dessert. And these tarts in particular take things up a notch with lemon curd and blackberries for a tiny bit of tang to the unique honey sweetness. They’re also perfect for toppings. Try rosemary, orang...

We’d never heard of honey-yogurt dip either, but the name was enough to catch our attention. After all, who doesn’t love a good parfait with honey and yogurt? This recipe instantly makes anything into a cinnamon-sweet delight, which we’ll take any time of day. Honey-yogurt dip is perfect for kids...

We’re big fans of honey butter around here. We love it almost as much as we love raw & unfiltered honey, and that means we put it on just about everything: bagels, biscuits, toast, and so much more. We’ve made Whipped Honey Butter before, but today’s recipe has a twist: plenty of raspberries ...

Right off the bat, let us say this: the best thing about local honey is that each one naturally has a unique flavor because of the mix of pollens and nectars inside. If a bee in Florida pollinates an orange blossom, the honey it makes will taste a bit like oranges. We don’t have to add flavorings...

Brooke from @forage.and.gather.boards has made quite a name for herself on IG with her beautifully arranged charcuterie boards and other culinary creations. Since our new Washington Raspberry Harvest Reserve Honey is perfect for pairing, we figured it was time to join forces and create a truly on...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got a whole new recipe that’s sure to sweeten things up from that usual big box of chocolates. Homemade caramel is so much better tasting than store-bought candies, especially when you give it a hint of a unique flavor with your favorite Local Hive Honey. M...

This easy, versatile dressing will show off the unique flavors in your Local Hive Honey, no matter where it’s from. Lemon juice and pecorino cheese round out the dressing for a richer, restaurant-style dressing you’ll come back to again and again. If you’ve never had fresh, homemade salad dressin...

Honey butter might be the only thing in the world better than raw & unfiltered honey. Ever since we had it on a certain burger chain’s honey butter chicken biscuit, we’ve been wanting to put it on everything. This brownie recipe starts with a base of honey butter, which leads to a naturally s...

Friendsgiving is coming up quick, which means we need to lock in our drink menu ASAP. Naturally, we’re serving up plenty of sweet honey-infused cocktails this year. We might know our way around honey, but we pulled in some help to make the most of it in our drinks. Check out these sweet cocktails...

This Honey Blackberry Cobbler recipe makes the perfect way to try our new, limited-edition Oregon Blackberry Honey. Harvested from a single beekeeper in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, this honey is loaded with lotus & blackberry pollen that give it a confectionary sweetness with notes of cooked ...

Overnight oats are a magical morning meal that fills you up with energy, tastes sweet, and, honestly, is just about as easy as making microwave oatmeal. Like the name implies, overnight oats need to be made the night before you eat them; letting them sit in the fridge overnight creates the creamy...

Sweet potatoes are a magical food. They’re eminently cravable but still have plenty of nutritional benefit thanks to their high fiber and vitamin content. To make them even more tempting, try this simple honey-lemon coating featuring our full-bodied, strongly flavored raw & unfiltered Texas v...

These recipes come to us from Dr. Ron Fessenden’s book, Feed Your Brain First, available through the Local Hive online store. Not only does it include dozens of honey recipes, it also explains how honey is an excellent source of fuel for the mind and body. These recipes feature ingredients – lik...

This recipe comes to us courtesy of the Bay Area-based recipe queen Tiffany Angela. Her recipes are always spectacular, so we just had to share another one with you all. If you haven’t seen her exquisite Honey & Feta Tartlets featuring Local Hive, you’re missing out. Let’s cut to the chase: ...

Honey and feta are definitely having a moment. The savory-sweet combination is just what we’re all craving right, and these warm, flaky feta and local honey tartlets are the perfect way to get our fix. For more recipes like this one, check out the lovely and talented @tiffanyangela. Yields: 16 ta...

Our raw & unfiltered honeys have flavors that stand out, but they still mix with other perfectly well. Since each honey has unique flavor notes, the right one can bring out the best in a craft cocktail. These four recipes are some of our favorite ways to feature honey and spice up our typical...

Raw & unfiltered honey complements all kinds of foods from sweet to savory. This Thanksgiving, we’re finding ways to include it in plenty of dishes, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite recipes from our friends, fans and followers. If you’d like to see your Local Hive™ recipe feature...

This Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon & Olives recipe comes to us courtesy of Arshena AKA @week.end.cook. We love how the garlic, olives and herbs combine into captivating Mediterranean flavors. By pan frying the chicken, you can easily and quickly make enough for the whole family. She created th...

This week’s recipe was suggested on a recent Local Hive Facebook post by one Ms. Patricia Burrett. We haven’t tried it ourselves just yet, but with cream cheese frosting and sweetness from raw honey, these cupcakes are bound to be an instant family favorite. As with any baking recipe, things can ...

This easy pork tenderloin is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Served with a side of sautéed Brussels sprouts, it makes for an easy but memorable dinner for 2-4. A touch of Local Hive Honey will add a unique sweetness that complements the salty and savory pork. Because the dish features or...

The holidays just aren’t complete without a little cranberry sauce. Okay, a lot of cranberry sauce. These tart little bundles add just the right contrast to the mounds of mashed, stuffed and fried starches found at every dinner, potluck and party from Halloween to New Year’s.The standard image of...

Around this time of year, it’s hard for anyone to ignore their sweet tooth. Between Halloween and football season, pumpkin spice and week after week of holiday dinners, we all end up craving treats that hit the sweet spot. With its delicate, nuanced flavors, it’s no surprise that raw & unfilt...

It may be heating up out there, but honey can help you cool off. These summery honey popsicles are easy to whip up, pop into the freezer and save for a sunny day. With blended yogurt, peaches, raw honey and just a hint of vanilla, these aren’t your ordinary popsicles. They pack plenty of peachy p...

Sometimes, a decidedly not-local dish can be the perfect way to show off raw & unfiltered honey’s flavors. You’ll find that to be the case with these Songpyeon: Korean Rice Cakes. They’re a savory trio of dumplings featuring beans, chestnuts and sesame that are just one of the many, many ways...

For a tasty summer treat to satisfy you sweet fix, nothing beats raw and unfiltered honey. Honey makes a delicate, subtle sweetener for just about any dish–sweet, salty or both–but in candy, its rich, nuanced flavors are front and center. These simple and sweet honey suckers are an easy way to ta...

Soon, you’ll be looking for ways to sneak this sweet, smoky Honey Barbecue Sauce into your recipes. It works great as a dip or when it coats your chicken wings, pork ribs, BBQ pulled pork and fingers. Not only does it feature our raw & unfiltered honey, it’s simple enough to whip up for any o...

This week, we’ve got a quick & simple recipe to brighten up any summery salads you’re serving. This honey vinaigrette is subtle enough to complement your salad or sandwich without overpowering its other flavors. Balsamic vinegar’s potent acidity brings out the floral nuances in any of our raw...

This rich, fluffy dessert makes the absolute most of its unique flavors: orange, ginger, browned butter and raw & unfiltered honey. This Orange Ginger Honey Cake is a far cry from your typical birthday cake. Since it’s sweetened with honey instead of sugar, you’ll get a memorable, nuanced swe...

With Mardi Gras just days away, we’re heating up a tempting New Orleans classic: warm, flaky beignets, just like the ones served at Café du Monde, Café Beignet and the many other patisseries (French bakeries) throughout New Orleans. Dubbed the “official state doughnut” of Louisiana, these light a...

This Whipped Honey Butter recipe is the perfect way to work any of our raw and unfiltered honeys into your favorite dishes. In just five minutes, you can sweeten a snack or meal with plenty of 100% pure and delicious honey flavor and a creamy, gourmet whipped topping. Scones, pancakes, toast, san...

There’s no limit to the ways honey can mix things up in the morning. With this recipe, honey becomes the perfect complement to your cup of morning joe. It starts with a honey-lavender syrup that’s right at home in an iced latte or even hot tea. You’ll want to refrigerate any that’s left over, bec...

Sweet and salty go together like bees and flowers, always creating something truly special. This delicious Salty Honey Pie recipe features our So Cal varietal and perfectly balances its sweetness with a salty, flaky crust for an unforgettable dessert. Our partner Miss Foodie Problems was inspired...

The distinct floral notes in our raw and unfiltered honey can put a new spin on any sweet treat, no matter how simple. Today, we’re warming up an easy dessert perfect for holiday parties with family, friends, or coworkers––everyone will want a bite! Make sure to try them while they’re hot, becaus...

Lindsey Eats LA is kicking up the heat with her delectable, daring Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwiches. These crunchy, picnic-ready sandwiches are good to go, stacked with the perfect West Coast blend of heat and unique sweetness. Gochujang, a Korean favorite made from red chili peppers, brings th...

With everyone coming home for the holidays, you’re going to need breakfast treats that make kids and adults alike jump out of bed. This easy fall recipe is sure to have everyone swarming to the kitchen table. These sticky, fluffy buns paired with our raw and unfiltered honey is a fun remix on cin...