Honey From Flower to Table

From the rich chestnut-blossom honey of Italy to the pale gold eucalyptus & acacia honeys of the rugged California coast, every variety of honey is redolent of a distinct place. This book dips into myth, religion, science, & literature to tell the story of this heavenly food. Explaining the complex societies of queen, drones, & worker bees & the architecture of honeycombs, Rosenbaum takes you through the method that turns flower nectar into honey. A chapter on backyard bee keeping provides counsel on tending your own bees & harvesting honey. 25 honey recipes includes ideas for baking honey delicacies, preparing honey beverages, making honeycomb candles, lip balms, & facial masks. Gorgeous color photos!Rosenbaum, Stephanie is the author of 'Honey From Flower to Table', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756781194 and ISBN 0756781191.