Desert Flower Honey Peanut Butter Bites
Incorporating our local Desert Flower honey harvested in Phoenix into a sweet snack makes these peanut butter treats a simple no-bake option for the hotter weather that is quickly approaching. While other parts of the country are relishing the warmer weather, we Arizonans try to stay away from anything that will heat our homes. Since […]
Honey Highlight: Arizona Mesquite Honey
Arizona Mesquite Honey is a beautiful golden color that pays homage to the Sonoran Desert. Native to the southwest and Mexico, mesquite is a popular tree in the Phoenix valley. The mesquite blooms are a light yellow color that is reflected in the honey produced from their blossoms. Mesquite Honey is Perfect for Recipes Mesquite blossoms […]
Honey Highlight: Lavender Infused Honey
Lavender Infused Honey is one of Absolutely Delightful’s most popular infused honey flavors. Mixing the perfect amount of essential oil into our local Arizona honey makes this honey a wonderful addition to your recipes. Measuring the honey for recipes, though, is often a sticky process. By using a simple technique, measuring honey becomes much easier. […]
Soothing Honey, Tea and Lemon
We have traveled, eaten and shared time with loved ones and friends. Our bodies are tired and ready for rest before the New Year celebrations begin. A hot cup of tea, a squeeze of lemon and a spoonful of Arizona honey warms our bodies as the evenings become colder and darkness falls earlier each day. […]
Crowd-Pleasing Chicken with Cayenne Pepper Honey
Arizona Honey Highlight: Cayenne Pepper Honey Cayenne pepper is a popular spice used in a variety of cuisines. Our local Arizona honey is mixed with cayenne pepper to give you a spicy-sweet condiment. Make sure you stir the honey before using it in your recipes, as the cayenne pepper will eventually work its way to […]
Cocktail Recipe: Whiskey Peach Smash
The holiday season is full of entertaining, so I’d like to share a quick and tasty cocktail. There are a variety of different flavors of honey depending on where each hive is located in the valley. My favorite honey for using in cocktails is our desert wild flower honey. This well-rounded, sweet honey doesn’t over-power […]
Many Uses of Honey
Use as a glaze on pork, chicken or fish Substitute honey instead of sugar in recipes Blend into smoothies Use in homemade salad dressing Mix into lemonade Drizzle over oatmeal, French toast, waffles or pancakes Use as a simple syrup (1 Part honey & 2 Parts warm water, stir until dissolved) Spread on toast or […]