C. Marina Marchese, Howland Blackiston

Honey For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Get in on the ground level of the next artisan food obsession--honey! Just 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, Honey For Dummies 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! Honey 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 Honey For Dummies accompany you on your sweet adventure! * Discover the rich and complex world of single-origin honey * Learn about honey's composition and its myriad health benefits * Acquire the skills to taste honey like a pro then how to perfectly pair honeys with all foods * Try the book's many wonderful recipes that incorporate honey Honey For Dummies is the perfect companion for every chef, brewer, homesteader, beekeeper or honey lover.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. März 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119780953
• Artikelnr.: 61314940

Autorenporträt

C. Marina Marchese is an author, beekeeper, and honey sensory expert. She is also the founder of the American Honey Tasting Society and the Red Bee ¯® brand. Howland Blackiston is the bestselling author of Beekeeping For Dummies and Building Beehives For Dummies, and founding board member and past president of Con-necticut's Back Yard Beekeepers Association.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

Part 1: Honey, Give Me the Lowdown 7

Chapter 1: Dipping into Honey's History and Its Importance Today 9

Chapter 2: Looking at How Honey is Made and Harvested 19

Chapter 3: Appreciating the Different Styles of Honey 29

Part 2: Nutrition, Health, and Honey 37

Chapter 4: All About Apitherapy 39

Chapter 5: Making Honey Remedies at Home 49

Part 3: Honey Varietals 69

Chapter 6: Discovering the World's Top Honey Producers 71

Chapter 7: Getting to Know 50 Varietals of Honey 81

Chapter 8: All That Glistens is Not Liquid Gold 113

Part 4: Becoming a Honey Tasting Expert 121

Chapter 9: Thinking Like a Honey Sommelier 123

Chapter 10: Knowing How to Taste Honey 133

Chapter 11: Taking the Terror Out Of Terroir 151

Chapter 12: Looking at What Can Go Wrong With Honey 159

Part 5: Hey, Honey, Let's Party 165

Chapter 13: Shopping for Your Honey 167

Chapter 14: Brewing Honey Wine (Mead) 177

Chapter 15: Cooking with Honey 201

Chapter 16: Baking with Honey 223

Chapter 17: Using Honey for Thirst-Quenching and Celebratory Beverages 243

Chapter 18: Pairing Honey with Cheese and Other Foods 257

Chapter 19: Honey, Let's Have a Party 265

Part 6: The Part of Tens 275

Chapter 20: Ten Great Honey Festivals 277

Chapter 21: More Than Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Honey 281

Chapter 22: Ten Honeys for your Bucket List 289

Part 7: Appendixes 295

Appendix A: Glossary 297

Appendix B: Helpful Honey Resources 305

Index 317