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Bee-U-Tiful Glass Honey Dispenser (Sorry, I Had To….)

October 10, 2019 By Joi Sigers

I eat honey as often as any self-respecting bear.. more often than the intermittent fasting bear crowd.

My Honey Obsession Checklist

in hot tea
honey mustard dressing
on oatmeal
on toast
drizzled over hot cornbread
in yogurt
drizzled over freshly fried chicken (add a little red pepper flakes for a real knockout!)
a little warm honey drizzled over bacon & eggs is Heavenly
I have even been known to drizzle warm honey over pizza – it is AMAZING.

Judge me, if you must, but it will not slow me down!

The only drawback to my honey fanaticism is the sticky little containers – even those shaped like bears look (and feel) unsightly. I was actually on Amazon yesterday shopping for Orange Blossom Honey (have mercy!) and I saw the beauty pictured to the right.

Can you say TOTAL game-changer?!

The Glass Honey Dispenser promises me that it will not drip, it will keep my honey (even the extra-special kind I order from Amazon) fresh and fabulous – and that it will look gorgeous doing it.

This bee-utiful hive-shaped glass dispenser would make a wonderful gift idea for anyone who loves honey.

One Honey of a Contest with Sweet, Sweet Prizes

August 20, 2010 By Joi Sigers

Fellow honey fanatics, look ahive! Sorry, I honestly couldn’t resist. The National Honey Board would like to invite you to enter the Cooking with My Honey Bear recipe contest.

The sweet grand prize is a nine-piece Le Creuset® cookware set with a retail value of $1,600. First prize is a five-piece Le Creuset® cookware set valued at $500, and second prize is a Le Creuset® Dijon Honey Pot and honey gift basket,
approximate retail value $200.

You have no idea how fast I’ll be entering this contest – are you kidding me? Look at the prizes!!!

To enter, just visit http://www.honey.com and submit your original or favorite recipe that includes 100% pure honey by 11:59 pm on Sept. 15. If you’d like, you may also include a photo of you with your “Honey Bear” or other honey bottle and/or a photo of the completed recipe. I can’t even tell you how much I love the little Honey Bear containers. I buy, and love, them every single time!

To learn more, including entry directions and contest rules, visit http://www.honey.com/nhb/contest.

Good luck!

Red-Skin Potato Salad with Honey Dill Dressing Recipe

June 23, 2009 By Joi Sigers

Honey and Sunflower

Red-Skin Potato Salad with Honey Dill Dressing

1 1/2 pounds small red new potatoes
4 strips bacon
1 medium onion, diced
6 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried dill
1 bunch watercress, washed and chopped

Directions:
In large pot, boil whole potatoes in salted water until; tender but firm. Drain and cool. While potatoes are cooling, sauté bacon until crisp in large frying pan. Remove bacon and set aside. Add onion to bacon drippings; cooking until soft, about 3 minutes. Add honey and vinegar to pan; stir to combine and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with water, stir into honey mixture. Cook until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon; stir bacon and dill into dressing. Cut cooled potatoes in half, leaving skins on. In large bowl, combine potatoes and watercress. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.

This recipe and the beautiful picture are courtesy of the National Honey Board

Grilled Corn with Spiced Honey Butter Recipe

June 21, 2009 By Joi Sigers

Honey and Vegetables

Grilled Corn with Spiced Honey Butter

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon chili powder
8 ears fresh corn
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
8 lime wedges

Directions:
In a small bowl stir together the butter, honey and chili powder; set aside. Fold back husks and remove silk from corn; pull husks back up over corn. Place corn in a large bowl of ice water and soak for 15 minutes. Remove and shake off excess water. Place on grill over medium hot coals and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently. Remove husks and spread each ear with seasoned butter. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Makes 8 Servings

I’m standing at the back door with this recipe in hand, waiting for some of our greatest unsung heroes (farmers) to harvest that delicious corn I wait for every year. I know, I know I have quite a wait – but I don’t mind.

I can’t wait to try this spiced honey rub on other vegetables as well.

This wonderful recipe and the beautiful picture are courtesy of the National Honey Board.

Camembert Grape Salad with Honey Vinaigrette – A Honey of a Recipe

June 18, 2009 By Joi Sigers

Honey in Spoons

Camembert Grape Salad with Honey Vinaigrette – A Honey of a Recipe

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
3/4 pound seedless grapes
3/4 pound fresh figs, apricots, plums or nectarines, sliced
4 ounces camembert or brie cheese, cut into narrow wedges
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
2 quarts salad greens

Directions:
Combine honey, vinegar, oil, orange juice and poppy seeds in a jar. Shake well. Arrange clusters of grapes, fruit, cheese wedges and pecans on salad greens. Shake dressing and drizzle over salads. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Makes 4 Servings

Honey is one of the ingredients I never allow myself to run out of. Not only is it delicious in many recipes, I love it on bagels (it hooks up with cream cheese the way peanut butter hooks up with jelly), I love it in hot tea, and it’s invaluable during cold and hayfever seasons. When used liberally in hot tea, with lemon, it soothes a sore throat, quiets an annoying cough, and makes a mouth that’s been itching and sneezing feel sooooo much better.