I'm ready to order some orange blossom honey. Does anyone have a particular source that they'd recommend? I've found numerous sources, but know nothing about them...
Will S. replied:
this looks pretty good. when I lived in Phoenix I just used local honey but it doesn't look like Phoenix has any more citrus trees. http://www.ebeehoney.com/orange_blossom_honey.html
Evelyn T. replied:
Fresh quality ingredient absolutely make a difference in cooking and in brewing. It's up to everyone to make their own informed choices. Here's a link that might help? http://healthland.time.com/2011/08/22/tainted-chinese-honey-may-be-on-u-s-store-shelves/
Evelyn T. replied:
If it's helpful... from http://bearfoothoney.com/honey-faq.html Real All Natural Raw Honey contains enzymes. Eating products with enzymes have many health benefits. However, enzymes are fragile; and therefore it is our recommendation to follow this method to un-crystallize raw all natural honey. 1) Place saucepan filled halfway with water on low heat, no warmer than 95 degrees. 2) To allow proper distribution of warmth place item(s) in bottom of saucepan (ex. two table knifes) 3) Place jar of crystallized honey (without lid) in saucepan, careful to not overflow water into honey jar. 4) Allow warm water to gently warm honey back to liquid state. Stir honey occasionally to distribute warmth. Note: Raw Honey does not spoil, therefore it can be stored anywhere. However, storing liquefied honey in FREEZER slows crystallizing process. Raw Honey will NOT freeze. Do not microwave Raw Honey as the temperature of the honey is hard to control in the microwave & you risk killing the natural enzymes found in Raw Honey.
Chrissi B. replied:
Bought may last bucket from a place in florida... go figure they have a few oranges down there. http://www.dutchgoldhoney.com/store/honey-varietals/Orange-Blossom-Honey $116.80 for 60 lbs is a bargain I think?
Ken S. replied:
Sure. I just got and used an 5 gallon bucket of Orange Blossom from Kelley Apiaries. It was fantastic honey - delicious, terrific aromatics, really low water content, and it was only beginning to crystallize, so I could pour to measure, right to the bottom of the pail. http://kelleysapiaries.com/index.htm
Evelyn T. replied:
http://www.honeylocator.com/ Please be picky with the honey you use. Cheaper does not make it better. What it typically means is that they are cutting the honey with corn syrup. Repeatedly large companies have been discovered laundering Chinese honey laced with toxins through other countries. Buy local. The honey locator link should help, but you might also befriend a local beekeeper or 2 and trade honey for mead.