A Gourmet Christmas Gift Idea: Honey Harvested in Provence
Which gourmet Christmas gift box to give, to whom and on what budget: our gift boxes of honey harvested in Provence, pairings…
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Buying guide
Spotting a good honey, reading a label, understanding crystallisation and storage: our guides to buying with confidence.
Fir Honey and Forest Honey: What Are the Differences?
Fir honey and forest honey are both dark, malty honeydew honeys, but with different origins. Honeydew, the Miel de Sapin des Vosges…
Rosemary, Thyme and Garrigue Honey: The Honeys of the Provençal Garrigue
Rosemary, thyme, savory, rockrose, spike lavender: the Provençal garrigue gives very different honeys. The taste, colour and crystallisation of rosemary honey, thyme…
Price of Honey per Kilo: Why It Ranges from €5 to Over €50
From €5 to over €50 a kilo: origin, flower, process and jar size explain the gap in honey prices. Indicative figures and…
Acacia Honey or Lavender Honey: Which Should You Choose?
Colour, texture, crystallisation, taste and uses: acacia honey and lavender honey compared simply, to help you choose the one that suits you…
Monofloral or Polyfloral (Wildflower) Honey: What Is the Difference, and Which Should You Choose?
Monofloral or wildflower: neither is better, they simply suit different uses. A guide to choosing for breakfast, cooking or a gift.
Artisanal Honey: How to Recognise It, What It Costs, Where to Buy It
Artisanal honey is harvested on a small scale, cold-extracted and jarred without heating or blending. Here is how to recognise it and…
Does Honey Go Off? Storage, Best-Before Date and the Fridge
Honey does not go off if it is stored properly. What the best-before date means, why honey does not spoil, whether it…
What Is the Best Honey?
The best honey depends on how you use it: tasting, health, cooking or every day. Varieties compared, and the quality criteria that…
Which Honey Should You Choose for a Child’s Cough?
From the age of one, honey is one of the most effective remedies for children's coughs. Which honeys to choose, how much…