I answered my own question about honey this morning at the Lakewood Ranch farmers market, “Is there a huge flavor difference between varieties?” Yes, there is. The Honey Cart was offering samples of their seasonal honey.
Cooper and I tasted four types of honey, each from a different nectar. Fall comes from Black Mangrove and Wildflower (Ragweed). Winter comes from Florida Maple, Golden Rod, Tea Tree, Strawberry, and Blueberry. Spring comes from Citrus, Primrose and Clover. And Summer comes from Palmetto, Jasmine and Gallberry.
They all tasted good, but we went with Summer. It’s a departure from our usual orange blossom honey but is still fruity and sweet. Fall and Winter had the most bite; you could really taste the maple in the Winter honey. According to the National Honey Board, there are over 300 varieties of honey in the United States!
Despite the sweet flavor, honey is actually good for you! It’ll full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. I’m a huge fan of Burt’s Bees products for all these reasons. But now that I’ve been on the National Honey Board’s website, maybe I’ll start whipping up some of my own beauty products. Check out these recipes:
Great recipe for lip balm…thanks!