C. Marina Marchese Livres

Get in on the ground level of the next artisan food obsession―honey!Just like wine, cheese, beer or coffee, honey is an artisan food with much to be discovered. Whether you're interested in tasting the various varietals, using it as a cure, or harvesting your own, Honey For Dummies is the guide for you. This book reveals the deep and complex world of honey, its diverse floral sources, and its surprising range of colors, smells, and flavors. You will learn about over 50 single-origin honeys, their sensory characteristics, where they are produced and where to buy them. Discover how to taste and evaluate honey using the same methods as professional honey sensory expert. Understand how honey is produced by honeybees, and how beekeepers harvest, and bottle this liquid gold. You'll also discover the historical role honey has played around the world in folklore, religions, and economies. From its health benefits, to recipes, to food pairings, this complete guide covers all things honey!Honey is the latest food trend that can be found at farmers' markets, specialty food shops and on the menu of restaurants. It is produced from bees in every state and just about every country on the planet. Let Honey For Dummies accompany you on your sweet adventure!Honey For Dummies is the perfect companion for every chef, brewer, homesteader, beekeeper or honey lover.

Exploring the diverse world of honey, this book presents a global survey featuring over eighty countries and their unique honey sources. With rich illustrations and expert insights from C. Marina Marchese, it traces the history of honey production from ancient times to modern practices. The text highlights how terroir affects honey's flavors and qualities, akin to wine and coffee. Additionally, it delves into the techniques employed by honey sommeliers for tasting and evaluation, positioning honey as a celebrated culinary delight.

From honey and honey-tasting experts, C.Marina Marchese and Kim Flottum, comes this comprehensive primer on the origin, taste and culinary uses of more than 40 varieties of honey, from ubiquitous clover to tangy star thistle to rich, Smokey buckwheat.