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Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey
Honey Facts
We could talk all day about honey. Sometimes, it feels like that’s literally what we do. But lately, we’ve been hearing more and more buzz from wellness and nutrition circles about apple cider vinegar.
Turns out there’s plenty to get excited about, and combining the two can make for a (surprising...
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We love a good charcuterie board, don’t we, folks? Here’s all the inspiration we could find for how to put together a board that’s just right for any kind of spring get-together and sure to get your guests experimenting with all kinds of fun flavors. #1: Get the serving situation right. Presenta...
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Homestyle Honey Peach Cobbler
Recipes
There are lots of ways to make peach cobbler, but there’s one rule you can never break: no pie crusts! In that spirit, we’ve gone with a classic homestyle recipe using a yummy homemade biscuit topping. This adds a fun texture that complements our Local Hive Colorado Honey and a scoop of vanilla i... -
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 @...
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Pots de Crème Honey Custard
Recipes
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... -
3 Sweet Honey Recipes from @nomaste.hungry
Honey Do's
Morgan AKA @nomaste.hungry is a photographer, blogger and recipe creator who really knows how to use honey. She created these 3 delicious recipes featuring each of the varietals you’ll find in our Harvest Reserve Gift Box: Oregon Blackberry, Washington Raspberry, and Cali Citrus Blossom. These ea... -
What is Adulterated Honey?
Honey Facts
When you stop by the honey aisle, the first thing that hits you is, “Wow, there’s a lot of this stuff.” At any given supermarket, you’re likely to see a dozen or more brands, each with different descriptions: “raw”, “pure”, “organic”, “unfiltered”, and so on. Right alongside them, you’ll see plai... -
Look, we know it as well as anybody: most people just use honey to sweeten their tea or coffee. But that’s not even close to the best way to use it. (Trust us, we’ve had honey on just about everything we can think of — even salmon.) The actual best thing to eat with honey? Cheese. We know what y...
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How to Bake with Honey Instead of Sugar
Honey Do's
The easiest way to go from a plain-ol’ dessert to something totally unique and homemade? TBH, it’s giving it a cute name like “Grandma’s State Fair Apple Pie” so that everyone thinks you learned from the best. The OTHER easiest way? Replacing the sugar with honey. You’ll instantly add flavor and... -
Our Favorite Immune Boosting Ingredients
Honey Facts
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... -
Sweet Chia Pudding with Honey
Recipes
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... -
Bang Bang Shrimp
Recipes
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 ...
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Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Recipes
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... -
With Thanksgiving just two short weeks away, it’s time to get your shopping list in order. And for us? Nothing comes before the sweet potato side. Whether it’s baked, mashed, or dished up in a casserole, there’s no beating the sweet, yet surprisingly nutrient-dense, goodness of a sweet potato. Th...
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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 ...