{"product_id":"honey-for-dummies-isbn-9781119780939","title":"Honey For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet in on the ground level of the next artisan food obsession—honey! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust like wine, cheese, beer or coffee, honey is an artisan food with much to be discovered. Whether you're interested in tasting the various varietals, using it as a cure, or harvesting your own, \u003ci\u003eHoney For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide for you. This book reveals the deep and complex world of honey, its diverse floral sources, and its surprising range of colors, smells, and flavors. You will learn about over 50 single-origin honeys, their sensory profiles, where they are produced and where to buy them. Discover how to taste and evaluate honey using the same methods as professional honey sensory expert. Understand how honey is produced by honeybees, and how beekeepers harvest, and bottle this liquid gold. You’ll also discover the historical role honey has played around the world in folklore, religions, and economies. From its health benefits, to recipes, to food pairings, this complete guide covers all things honey! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney is the latest food trend that can be found at farmers’ markets, specialty food shops and on the menu of restaurants. It is produced from bees in every state and just about every country on the planet. Let \u003ci\u003eHoney For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e accompany you on your sweet adventure! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the rich and complex world of single-origin honey \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about honey’s composition and its myriad health benefits \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquire the skills to taste honey like a pro then how to perfectly pair honeys with all foods \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTry the book’s many wonderful recipes that incorporate honey \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoney For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect companion for every chef, brewer, homesteader, beekeeper or honey lover.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Honey, Give Me the Lowdown 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Dipping into Honey’s History and Its Importance Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Discoscapa apicula — the World’s Oldest Bee? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising Bees in Ancient Egypt 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbalming with Honey and More 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the World’s Oldest Beehives 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Praise of Honey 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIslam 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHinduism 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudaism 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhism 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChristianity 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSikhism 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Honey in Literature and Folklore 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney Bees Come to America 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney Today: Celebrity Status 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Looking at How Honey is Made and Harvested\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Their Groceries 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Composition of Honey 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvesting Honey: From Bee to Bottle 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s all about timing 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving the bees out of the honey supers 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving the honey from the comb 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Appreciating the Different Styles of Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalkin’ Talkin’ Honeycomb 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring Liquid Gold — Extracted Honey 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Chunky with Chunk Honey 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipping Your Honey 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Story on Honey Straws? 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Nutrition, Health, and Honey 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: All About Apitherapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBee Venom 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBee Pollen 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoyal Jelly 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePropolis 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeeswax 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the Many Benefits of Honey 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuts, burns, and scratches 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing sore throats and coughs 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the honey glow 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Making Honey Remedies at Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing Up Some Honey-Based Hair and Skincare Products 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney-Based Elixirs 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Honey Varietals 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Discovering the World’s Top Honey Producers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 China (500,000 tons) 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Iran (112,000 tons) 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Turkey (110,000 tons) 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 India (85,000 tons) 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 United States (81,000 tons) 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 North Dakota (19,000 tons) 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 South Dakota (19,000 tons) 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Montana (7,000 tons) 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 California (6,850 tons) 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Florida (5,950 tons) 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Minnesota (3,905 tons) 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Texas (3,700 tons) 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Michigan (2,650 tons) 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Idaho (1,650 tons) 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Wisconsin (1,500 tons) 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Russian Federation (70,000 tons) 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Ukraine (66,500 tons) 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Mexico (57,000 tons) 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Brazil (42,400 tons) 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 New Zealand (23,000 tons) 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting to Know 50 Varietals of Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning about Varietal Honeys 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Acacia 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Ailanthus 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Alfalfa 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Avocado 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Basswood 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Bell Heather 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Blackberry 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Black mangrove 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Blueberry Blossom 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Borage 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Buckwheat 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Chestnut 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Coriander 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Cranberry Blossom 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Dandelion 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Eucalyptus 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Fireweed 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Gallberry 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Goldenrod 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Honeydew 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Honeysuckle 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Huajillo (pronounced wa-HE-yo) 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Japanese Knotweed 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Kamahi (pronounced car-MY) 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Kiawe (pronounced kee-AH-vay) 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Kudzu 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Lavender 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Leatherwood 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Ling Heather 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Litchee 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Macadamia 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Manuka 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Meadowfoam 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Mesquite 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Ohi’a Lehua 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Orange Blossom 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Rapeseed 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Raspberry 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Rhododendron 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Rosemary 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Sage 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Saw Palmetto 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Star thistle\/Knapweed 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Strawberry tree 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 Sunflower 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 Thyme 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 Tulip poplar 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48 Tupelo 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49 Ulmo 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50 Yellow Sweet Clover 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Word about Wildflower Honey 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: All That Glistens is Not Liquid Gold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaundering Honey 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransshipping Honey 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving Pollen to Conceal the Honey’s Origin 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlending Honeys 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting Honey 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntervention of Humans 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Becoming a Honey Tasting Expert 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Thinking Like a Honey Sommelier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating Taste and Flavor 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste sensations 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlavor sensations 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther taste sensations 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You a Supertaster? 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nose Remembers 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing What You Taste 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning Up Your Taste Buds and Sharpening Your Sniffer 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining your sense of taste 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefining your sense of flavor 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Knowing How to Taste Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking, Smelling, and Tasting: Sensory Analysis 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Right Environment for Tasting 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking certain you are fresh and rested 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying healthy 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFasting before tasting 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding extraneous smells 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up For Honey Tasting 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking honeys to sample 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering your tasting tools 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting organized using a tasting mat 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking a palette cleanser 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Tasting Notes 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with a basic look-see 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining liquid or solid 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering undesirable stuff 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating clarity 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Color of Honey 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmelling Your Honey 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfiling Honey Characteristics 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Aroma and Flavor Chart 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrigeminals 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the Honey’s “Finish” 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking About Texture 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Taking the Terror Out Of Terroir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing the Flavors of Local Foods 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring quality standards 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCertifying and protecting honeys 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfluencing Nectar 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Dirt on Honey (Geology) 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney and Geography 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What Weather Has to Do with It 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRain, rain don’t go away 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere comes the sun! 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Looking at What Can Go Wrong With Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Defects 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurnt honey 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe brood factor 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedico mayhem 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmoky stuff 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust one word — plastics! 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetal madness 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrossing Crystallization Defects 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncomplete crystallization 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrystal striping 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparation of honey 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Why a Honey Tastes Like Beer 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Hey, Honey, Let’s Party 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Shopping for Your Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Shop 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo straight to the source 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFarm stands and farmers markets 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGourmet markets 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheese shops 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering Labels 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrition labels 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrue Source 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGluten-free 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVegan 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaw, natural, organic, all natural —Descriptors that mean nothing 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGMO 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFair Trade Honey 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Brewing Honey Wine (Mead)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Mead’s Long History 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Seven Types of Mead 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional mead 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSack mead 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydromel 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBochet mead 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetheglin 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSack metheglin 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMead made with fruit juices 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Necessary Mead-Making Equipment 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Useful Mead-Making Terms 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Cooking with Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Baking with Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwapping Out Sugar for Honey 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Some Recipes 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Using Honey for Thirst-Quenching and Celebratory Beverages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Honey-Inspired Beverages 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing Honey-Based Cocktails 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGin 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTequila 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVodka 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScotch whisky 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhiskey (bourbon or rye) 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRum 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Pairing Honey with Cheese and Other Foods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePairing Honey with Cheese 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the dynamics of honey and cheese 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a matter of taste 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConjuring Creative Pairings 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing complementary duos 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering that opposites attract 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking texture into account 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying local 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust go for it! 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Classic Pairings of Honey and Food 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Honey, Let’s Have a Party\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning the Party 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on the theme 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the mood 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Right Stuff 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Menu 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Honey Grazing Boards 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePiloting Tasting Flights 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding Fun Honey Games 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrio tasting game 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney spelling game 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Friends How It Went 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Great Honey Festivals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOregon Honey Festival, Ashland, Oregon 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia Honey Festival 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNYC Honey Week, Rockaway Beach 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney Bee Fest, New York 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSweet Bee’s Honey Festival, New York 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVermont’s Golden Honey Festival 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArizona Honeybee Festival, Phoenix 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichigan Honey Festival 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTennessee Honey Festival 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUvalde Honey Festival, Texas 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: More Than Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the best way to store honey once the jar has been opened? 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes honey ever spoil or go bad? 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy does my honey look like it has two different layers? 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy honey has crystallized; can I get the honey liquid again? 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s organic honey? 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the difference between Grade A and Grade B honey? 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat accounts for the different colors and flavors of honey? 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do honey bees make honey? 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs it true that eating local honey will relieve pollen-related allergies? 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does “raw” honey mean? 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can I test my honey for authenticity? 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy does honey from the same local beekeeper taste different sometimes? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy shouldn’t you feed honey to a baby? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow many flowers must honey bees visit to make one pound of honey? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much honey does a worker honey bee make in her lifetime? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat famous Scottish liqueur is made with honey? 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the U.S per capita consumption of honey? 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow many honey-producing colonies of bees are there in the United States? 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo all bees make honey? 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Honeys for your Bucket List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Most Expensive Honey in the World: Elvish 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost Sacred Honey: Sidr 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost-Difficult-to-Get Honey: Pitcairn Island 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost International Awards: Sourwood 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost Bitter Honey: Strawberry Tree Honey 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychedelic Mad Honey: Deli Bal 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost Unique Texture: Ling Heather Honey 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolcanic Honey: Wenchi 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilkiest Honey: Ulmo Honey 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost Buttery Honey: Kamahi 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Glossary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Helpful Honey Resources \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. 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