Kitchen Notes Back-to-school is almost here, and that means it’s time to find some wholesome lunchbox ideas that are as easy to make as they are tasty. Of course, we adults need healthy options too! And the good news is, these protein-rich bars are a hit with kids and adults alike! Inspired by my affinity for KIND Fruit & Nut Bars, this honey-sweetened, grain-fre …

Kitchen Notes My taste buds have a soft spot for homemade biscuits, and while I've pretty much sworn off biscuits and gravy, I won't shy away from butter. This recipe has all my favorite baking ingredients and just reading it made my mouth water. After whipping up some biscuits and mixing together the honey butter I found myself with a new favorite breakfast meal. One tast …

Kitchen Notes Making homemade granola is fun and easy, and by using a little creativity your granola can be as wild or tame as your diet and taste buds desire. I realize that “homemade” can be a scary word – many of us imagine piles of dishes, smoke coming out of the oven and pizza delivery coming to the rescue. The word homemade has gotten a bad rap in recent …

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 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 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 …

We're taking a quick break from honey recipes this week to answer a very popular question we get: How do you use propolis? Propolis has long been used as a remedy for various types of ailments and is touted as having anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. Bees use this resin mixture as both a sealant for their hive and as …

Kitchen Notes Many of our Cold Packed Honey lovers are also really into raw foods and what better way to spice up a raw salad than with some of our flavorful Habanero Honey. This spicy honey is a great topping for all types of foods, our reviewers say they haven't found a food they don't like it on. This salad fits right in, having the honey act as a sweet …