{"id":8180,"date":"2011-10-05T23:57:16","date_gmt":"2011-10-06T05:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dsweb.jessicaotoole.com\/wordpress\/?p=8180"},"modified":"2019-04-29T23:00:13","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T03:00:13","slug":"storyboard-honey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dsweb.jessicaotoole.com\/wordpress\/storyboard-honey\/","title":{"rendered":"Storyboard: Honey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_8216\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dsweb.jessicaotoole.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Storyboard-Thursday-Honey-.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8216\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8216\" title=\"Honey (c)2011 LaDomestique.com\" src=\"http:\/\/dsweb.jessicaotoole.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Storyboard-Thursday-Honey-.jpg\" alt=\"Honey (c)2011 LaDomestique.com\" width=\"900\" height=\"597\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honey (c)2011 LaDomestique.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Honey is a viscous, sweet liquid made by bees from the nectar and pollen of flowers. It&#8217;s usually named for the plant the pollen came from: orange blossom, buckwheat, clover, wildflower, alfalfa, heather, etc. Each of the hundreds of varieties of honey has it&#8217;s own unique flavor- hints of citrus, floral nuances, herbal notes, and even bitterness. For me, exploring honey is like tasting the terroir, or sense of place, in a wine-endlessly fascinating.<\/p>\n<h4>Lives of Bees<\/h4>\n<p>According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beekeepers-Bible-Honey-Recipes-Other\/dp\/1584799188\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1317870076&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Beekeeper&#8217;s Bible<\/a>, there are at least four species of honeybees, if not more. Each species creates its own specific type of nest, differing in shape from one single comb to multiple smaller combs. Some bee species like to nest in hollow trees while other species prefer to nest in a cave roof. All honeybees are social insects, meaning they live in organized colonies and work together for the survival of the group.<\/p>\n<h4>Types of Honey<\/h4>\n<p>Raw honey has more minerals and nutrients than processed honey. It also has more flavor. Seek out honey from small producers and farmers markets, because most commercial honey is a blend and therefore lacks distinctive flavor. It&#8217;s important to not that babies should not ingest honey until they are one year old.<\/p>\n<p>Honey comes in three forms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5>Liquid Honey<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">This thick, syrupy liquid has been extracted from the comb. As a general rule, darker colored honey is more flavorful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5>Comb Honey<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Honey is sold in jars with pieces of the honeycomb suspended in liquid honey. It&#8217;s all edible, though comb honey contains wax and should not be cooked or exposed to heat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5>Whipped or Creamed Honey<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Thick, pale or white colored, spreadable honey is also sold in jars. I learned from the Beekeeper&#8217;s Bible that the terms &#8220;whipped&#8221; and &#8220;creamed&#8221; are misleading, as no air is incorporated into the honey. Instead, creamed honey is made by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.masterbeekeeper.org\/dyce\/creamhoney.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">controlled crystallization<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Harvesting Honey<\/h4>\n<p>Many beekeepers wear a full white suit and netted veil to prevent bee stings when harvesting honey from the hive. A small smoker is used to calm the bees. I learned from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beekeepers-Bible-Honey-Recipes-Other\/dp\/1584799188\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1317870076&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beekeeper&#8217;s Bible<\/a> that the smoke plays off the bees&#8217; instinctive fear of fire. They hurry to engorge themselves with honey in preparation for the journey to find a new home and start over. The bees are so full of honey they can hardly wiggle, and so are less able\/inclined to sting. Crazy. Late summer and fall is when honey is harvested from the hive. By this time, bees have capped the honey with a layer of wax. Though honey can be eaten straight from the comb, harvesting usually involves cutting off the layer of wax and placing the frame in an extractor. The extractor is hand cranked and uses centrifugal force to spin the honey out of the frame.<\/p>\n<h4>Storing<\/h4>\n<p>Keep honey in a cool, dark place. All pure, unprocessed honey will eventually crystallize. This solidifying is normal, and the honey can be liquified by immersing the container in warm water.<\/p>\n<h4>Cooking<\/h4>\n<p>Though it doesn&#8217;t get much better than honey drizzled over a slice of buttered bread, there are many ways to cook with honey. When used as a sauce or basted over meats it caramelizes, adding depth of flavor and sticky texture.Honey adds sweetness and moistness to cakes and breads, extending their shelf life. It can be used instead of sugar to sweeten cookies. Honey is delicious poured over cheeses both mild (like goat cheese) and strong (such as blue cheese). Whisk it into a vinaigrette to cut the acidity and add a touch of sweetness to salads. The floral, citrusy flavor of honey is also a treat in hot tea.<\/p>\n<h5>A few important things to know about cooking with honey:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the right honey for the right job. Flavor and color can vary greatly amongst different types of honey. For example, clover honey is very mild in flavor, while buckwheat honey has an assertive, musky flavor. Use the type honey a recipe calls for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Honey is sweeter than sugar. When substituting honey for sugar in baking, there are guidelines to follow. Reading<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&amp;field-keywords=power+foods+from+the+editors+of+whole+living&amp;sprefix=power+foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Power Foods<\/a>, a book from the editors of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wholeliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Whole Living<\/a>, I learned that adding honey to a recipe is adding liquid and it can cause cookies to spread more. They suggest reducing the liquid in the recipe by 1\/4 cup for each cup of honey. Also, for every cup of honey, add 1\/2 teaspoon baking soda (to balance the acidity of the honey). Finally, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees to prevent over browning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To keep honey from sticking to your measuring cup, first coat the cup in vegetable oil. All of the honey will pour easily from the cup .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Flavor Pairing<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>&#8211; oats, quinoa, barley, couscous, farro, polenta<br \/>\n&#8211; autumn fruits like peaches and plums, apples, pears, figs<br \/>\n&#8211; nuts: hazelnuts, walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, pistachio<br \/>\n&#8211; dried fruits: raisins, prunes, cherries, apricots, figs<br \/>\n&#8211; spices: ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, cinnamon, clove, allspice, cardamom, vanilla<br \/>\n&#8211; cheese: goat cheese, haloumi, brie, blue cheese, ricotta, mascarpone<br \/>\n&#8211; garlic, onions, especially pearl onions<br \/>\n&#8211; root vegetables: carrot, parsnip, rutabaga, turnip<br \/>\n&#8211; herbs: rosemary, thyme, lavender, mint<br \/>\n&#8211; chicken, lamb, ham, duck<br \/>\n&#8211; vinegar: cider, balsamic, sherry<br \/>\n&#8211; citrus: lemon, orange, lime<br \/>\n&#8211; soy sauce<br \/>\n&#8211; mustard<br \/>\n&#8211; chocolate<br \/>\n&#8211; orange blossom water<br \/>\n&#8211; yogurt<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>\u00a0What is your favorite type of honey? 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