We honey lovers have a problem, and that problem comes in the form of dozens of empty honey jars. I’ve grown to find these jars extremely useful and this week I’d like to share some of those uses with you. I’ve been collecting ideas over the last few months and while I’m sure this list isn't exhaustive, it is a great, fun start. Tried any of these before? Or, how …

Kitchen Notes This recipe is solar powered: from the delicate field-grown tea leaves to the bees' honey flowers and, finally, the almighty tea-brewing power of the sun. Although we are now full swing into spring we are still getting some last minute showers, which will really help our Southern California Wildflowers- making 2012 a great honey year! T …

Kitchen Notes We’re all busy people in need of a solid snack – preferably one that will give a boost of energy, is filling, has a great taste and is made with honey! Not only are these protein bars good for you, they are also easy to make and quite a bit more affordable than buying individual bars from a store. I made a change to the original …

Kitchen Notes Is anyone surprised that my favorite Chinese food has honey in it? I realize that Orange Chicken rules as America’s favorite, but the sweet, crunchy, delectable taste of Honey Walnut Shrimp wins my heart every time and cannot be ignored. This recipe has all the potential to be just as good as or better than at a restaurant. Not only is the taste w …

Kitchen Notes Lycopene? Check. Vitamin C? Check. Electrolytes? Check. Tangy, salty, sweet, savory, and delicious? Check, check, check, double check, triple check, check, and check. Just in case I haven't made it entirely obvious, I love Bloody Mary's. A good Bloody Mary not only contains a multitude of complex flavors, but also has …

Kitchen Notes I’m a big fan of chocolate and as a kid I would crave 3 Musketeers bars. It was my go-to candy bar and my weak spot when trading candy on Halloween. When I came across this Raw Honey Chocolate Pudding recipe the ingredients intrigued me and I knew I’d have to try it. Who would ever guess that using avocados as a main ingredient would result in an …

Kitchen Notes If you're looking for the perfect sidekick to your winter-time soup, chili, or to pair with the summer-time bbq that is just around the corner, look no further than these yummy corn and quinoa muffins. We used honey as our sweetner (obviously!) and really enjoyed the combination of flavors - especially when topped with more butt …

Kitchen Notes I'll come running anytime honey is served as a snack and what better way to enjoy it than by making our own honey covered cashews. This snack is quick, easy, has simple ingredients, and everyone in the family will love it. Cashews are also a lower fat nut, containing much less fat than almonds, walnuts, pecans or peanuts. Combin …

Kitchen Notes Here's a new recipe to crow about! (Bu bumb chaaa!!!)  Honey and mustard are a tried and true combination for a great reason: they're delicious together.  This dynamic duo puts on great party, and you and your baked chicken are invited. While the original version of this recipe is for honey-glazed chicken wings, we modified it s …