I'm not sure why a person would need a "honey" cookbook, but I suppose not everyone is a creative cook. So for those of you who are not creative, might as well give this a try.
Book is a paperback format with not as many photos as I would have liked of the prepared dishes. It is broken down into the: dedication; thanks; table of contents; preface; notes on recipes; how to taste honey w/ a flavor wheel; seasons, months (each using a specific varietal w/ a description of that particular honey), recipes; (list) recipes organized by course, (list) foods pollinated by honey bees; where to find honey varietals (including our favorite Bennett's Honey Farm); suggested reading; metric conversions; & index.
Recipes are laid out by title, small comment underneath, ingredients, & "here's what you do" The font is clear, small but not tiny, and fairly easy to read. Not all recipes called for honey.
The Fresh Honey Cookbook, Laurey Masterson
★ ★ 1/2
#108
I'm not sure why a person would need a "honey" cookbook, but I suppose not everyone is a creative cook. So for those of you who are not creative, might as well give this a try.
Book is a paperback format with not as many photos as I would have liked of the prepared dishes. It is broken down into the: dedication; thanks; table of contents; preface; notes on recipes; how to taste honey w/ a flavor wheel; seasons, months (each using a specific varietal w/ a description of that particular honey), recipes; (list) recipes organized by course, (list) foods pollinated by honey bees; where to find honey varietals (including our favorite Bennett's Honey Farm); suggested reading; metric conversions; & index.
Recipes are laid out by title, small comment underneath, ingredients, & "here's what you do" The font is clear, small but not tiny, and fairly easy to read. Not all recipes called for honey.
Recipes include but are not limited to:
WINTER:
* January: Orange Blossom: Meyer lemon & honey marinated chicken skewers; Tuscan tomato soup w/ orange slices; & Pork tenderloin w/ orange blossom honey mustard
* February: Tupelo: Leaneau's grilled pineapple skewers; cream chicken & coconut curry; Israeli couscous w/ fresh fruit; & mango key-lime slushes
* March: Acacia: Mushroom salad w/ fresh dill; Whole roasted chicken w/ fresh herbs; & Panna cotta w/ candied kumquats
SPRING:
* April: Avocado: Avocado & mango salad; Glazed baby carrots; Rack of lamb w/ a coffee & avocado honey crust (?); & Strawberry-rhubarb cream
* May: Raspberry: Fresh pea soup w/ minted cream; ...Garden beets w/ oranges & blue cheese; Seared duck breasts w/ raspberry honey glaze; & Strawberry fizzies
* June: Tulip Poplar: Brie in puff pastry w/ quick strawberry preserves; New potato vichyssoise; Wild salmon w/ smoky onion crust; & Fromage a la creme
SUMMER:
* July: Sourwood: Dolce e forte; Chilled cucumber soup; grilled garlic shrimp w/ fresh heirloom tomato sauce; & Broiled peaches
* August: Blueberry: Bacon, basil, tomato bites; BBQ triggerfish w/ Laurey's grilling sauce; Watermelon salad; & Sautéed fruit compote w/ brandy\
* September: Sage: Butternut squash soup w/ toasted almond brittle; California style baby-back ribs w/ sage honey; Elsie's stewed apples
FALL:
* October: Eucalyptus: Fried green tomatoes w/ gremolata cream; Yukon gold potato chowder (no honey); Easy tarte tatin; & Russian tea
* November: Cranberry: Cranberry chutney; Turkey roulade w/ cranberry chutney; & Hot mulled (sherry) apple cider
* December: Chestnut: Pears & pecorino w/ chestnut honey; Winter fruit stuffed pork tenderloin; Bavarian cabbage; & Poached pears w/ creme anglaise
I'm thinking the most important thing about this cookbook is the information on the many Honey varietals.
It is not a book I'd purchase & keep.