The color and flavor of honey differs depending on the nector source (the blossoms) visited by the honeybees. Honey color ranges form nearly colorless to dark amber and its flavor varies from delectably mild to distinctively bold, depending on where the honeybees worked.

Honey should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate honey, it speeds crystallization. You can warm honey in the microwave or place the jar in warm water until the crystals dissolve. Never boil or scorch honey. Creamed or spun honey is finely crystallized honey. It is a spread that is very tasty on toast or biscuits.

Pure natural honey is better for you than sugar because it is unprocessed, it does not lose the vitamins, minerals or amino acids.  Honey is a great source of quick energy because of its high carbohydrate content. Honey is great for treating sore throats, minor scrapes and burns. Pure honey also helps relieve most allergies
over time.

           
             What Honey Can Do For You:

• Enhance flavors naturally.
• Extends shelf life and keep baked goods moist.
• Enhance crust color of baked goods.
• Provide intense, all natural sweetness.
  
  

             How To Substitute Honey:

• Substitute  honey for up to ½ the sugar.
• Substitute honey for all of the sugar in some recipes.
• Reduce the liquid called for in the recipe by ¼ cups (2 ounces) for each cup (12 ounces) of honey used.
• Add ¼  to ¾ teaspoon baking soda for each cup of honey used in baked goods.
• A cup of honey weighs 12 ounces. The same cup holds 8 ounces of water and 7 ounces of sugar.
• Reduce oven temperature by 25° to prevent over- browning when honey is added.

           
             Serving Suggestions:

• Mix with tangy mustards.
• Blend with flavored vinegars for unique salad dressings.
• Use in barbecue and other sauces.
• Brush on muffins and rolls for a golden glaze
• Mix with yogurt and granola
• Drizzle over ice cream.

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