Sure, this is a cookbook! What do you think those bees are doing in that hive all of the time? That's right, cooking this stuff.
The markdown? It's 85% of
digital list. Sweet.
The Honey Connoisseur: Selecting, Tasting, and Pairing Honey, With a Guide to More Than 30 Varietals. By C. Marina Marchese; Kim Flottum. Rated 4 1/2 stars, from 13 reviews at the present moment. Print list price $26.95; digital list price $12.99; Kindle price now
$1.99. Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, publisher. 208 pages.
http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Connoiss...n+30+Varietals.
Book Description
From honey experts C. Marina Marchese and Kim Flottum comes this comprehensive introduction to the origin, flavor, and culinary uses of more than 30 varietals of honey, from ubiquitous clover to tangy star thistle to rich, smoky buckwheat
Like wine, cheese, coffee, and chocolate, honey has emerged as an artisanal obsession. Its popularity at farmers' markets and specialty food stores has soared as retailers are capitalizing on the trend. The Honey Connoisseur
teaches consumers everything they need to know about how to taste, select, and use a diverse selection of honey.
After a brief explanation of how bees produce honey, the authors introduce the concept of terroir
, the notion that soil, weather, and other natural phenomena can affect the taste of honey. As with wines, knowing the terroir of a honey varietal helps to inform an understanding of its flavor.
The book goes on to give a thorough course in the origins of more than 30 different honeys as well as step-by-step instructions, how to taste honey, describe its flavor and determine what other flavors pair best with a particular honey. Also included are simple recipes such as dressings, marinades, quick-and-easy desserts, and beverages.
Beautifully illustrated and designed, The Honey Connoisseur
is the perfect book for foodies and locavores alike.