Honey, natures finest sweetener. The ancient Greeks used it for stamina and it is said to help with allergies if it is local, unfiltered honey. Its color and texture entice me….liquid gold….not to mention the fact that my name, Melissa, is Greek for “honey bee”.
When Chef Jason, the master of culinary arts at the King & Prince Resort here on St. Simons, gave me a jar of fresh, local honey at the end of our meeting last week I was so excited to get it home, crack open the jar and taste the pure, deliciousness that waited inside the glass walls that held it.
There are no words to express how amazing the taste was! And that led me to begin researching bees and honey. Bees are such an essential part of our ecosystem. They see to it that crops keep growing, fruit trees keep bearing and life keeps on an even keel. Known uses for honey are as a healing unguent for burns and other wounds. It is very beneficial in the healing of respiratory problems, as well as aiding in the balance of blood sugar. It’s very healing for acne too, worked into a paste and placed on the skin, for ten minutes or so, then rinsed off with warm water…..miraculous.
Honey is full of an array of vitamins and minerals that aid in healing and maintaining a healthy body. It can be used in place of white sugar, which is known to weaken the immune system, and add subtle sweetness in a homemade salad dressing, dessert or any hot tea. It is even said to aid in the battle against osteoporosis. To read more about this little miracle potion provided by bees go here: http://www.naturalnews.com/021506_honey_grocery_healing.html
There is so much to read about bees and the healing properties of honey on-line, this post could be two weeks long. I’ll let you do the research. But I’ll be happy to tell you where this lovely local honey hails from! Sapelo Farms, right here in Glynn County, now has Italian bees who are offering their amazing nectar to us. Visit Sapelo Farms and get yourself a jar of this golden miracle, delicious on a piece of gluten free toast, or filling the holes of an English Muffin, you will not be disappointed! I’m happy eating a teaspoon full, all on its own. Here’s a link to the Sapelo Farms website where you’ll find all kinds of information about other produce and products they have to compliment your culinary creations! http://www.sapelofarms.com/ (Note: I must give credit to photos from The Mummering Cottage on Tumblr and Pinterest for photographs in this post.)
4 Responses
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Blaise Dismer Says:
Dear Honey Bee, what a delicious post. I followed it to the website for Sapelo Farms and was happy to learn that we have fresh, local produce available. Thanks for my morning information fix.
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Melissa Says:
Glad you enjoyed, Blaise!
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thyme (sarah) Says:
Those shots of the honey do look beautiful. We’ve switched from sugar to honey. I would love to visit a bee farm and see the process close up…can you believe I’ve never been stung? I imagine they would be really afraid to have me visit their farm!
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Melissa Says:
You’re lucky Sarah. I’m actually allergic to bee stings! The process of honey making is so amazing. You really need to find a place where you can see it!
