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Have you noticed? Honey seems to be everywhere these days. Honey varietals occupy more and more space on grocery shelves. It’s the “all-natural” sweetener found in breakfast cereals and beverages; it’s the miraculous ingredient in cosmetics; it’s a featured “healing” product in health-food stores; it has found its way into the kitchens of the most elegant and refined restaurants. It’s a star on many menus, spotlighted for its healthy and sophisticated taste profiles, distinct varieties, and pairing opportunities. There’s no doubt that honey has gained the same “celebrity” status as fine cheeses, olive oils, and rare and expensive balsamic vinegars. Foodies and chefs alike realize that like great wine, honey can also be enjoyed by pairing it with fine foods and by bringing distinct flavors to many recipes.

This entire book is a celebration of honey’s newfound celebrity status. In Chapter 7 you can find out about 50 different honey varietals and the foods they go well with. And in Chapters 9 and 10 you can discover how to taste, evaluate, and appreciate the nuances of different honey varietals. In Chapters 14–17 you will find fabulous recipes for making delicious wine from honey, baking with honey, cooking with honey, and even whipping up honey-based beverages and cocktails. To top it all off, Chapter 18 gives guidance in how to pair different honeys with food, and Chapter 19 shares ideas for planning and hosting a party where Honey is your featured guest.

Savor and enjoy!