For years I automatically (naively) assumed that because of its syrupy consistency and supreme sweetness, that honey was not nutritious and had no real benefits. In fact, I’d default to sugar whenever and wherever I could. However, the more time I’ve spent in the kitchen, working through various recipes and educating myself on their ingredients, the wiser I’ve become. First and foremost, honey is a natural sweetener that contains minerals and vitamins. It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that aren’t present in sugar and has a … [Read more...]
Honey Cake
September 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Happy New Year to all of my Jewish readers. In keeping with tradition, we're wishing everyone a very sweet New Year. To celebrate and commemorate (with a recipe that's soo good you'll bake it all year long), we have an amazing Honey Cake recipe that comes from guest blogger Jennie Burke. Jennie is a freelance writer, homemaker, wife and mother from Annapolis, MD. She’s interested in real food and its role in human development. She also runs a fund that supports low-income young adults facing cancer. She loves being with friends and … [Read more...]
Honey Bran Bread
January 29, 2014 By 2 Comments
I'm on a bread roll since baking the Cinnamon Raisin Bread this past weekend. I was looking for one of Mom's recipes that could utilize some of the honey we have piled up in our cabinet. We love honey in my household and it definitely helps that these products have been used and endorsed by two of the world's most popular chefs: Bobby Flay and Tom Colicchio. Tom has said the honey is one of his "personal pantry essentials" and "favorite gifts." He also admits he keeps a "jar of the stuff at my desk at all times." Mom's Honey Bran Bread … [Read more...]
Banana Honey Bran Bread
January 23, 2012 By 11 Comments
The other day I received an amazing care package from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company. I was thrilled to have received a box full of their Raw Adirondack Autumn Honey and Summer Wildflower Honey since these products have been used and endorsed by two of the world's most popular chefs: Bobby Flay and Tom Colicchio. While it looks like contraband, it's really a package full of honey! Tom has said the honey is one of his "personal pantry essentials" and "favorite gifts." He also admits he keeps a "jar of the stuff at my desk at all times." … [Read more...]
