Complete honey-themed menu for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is fast approaching: it's the perfect opportunity to express our love and spoil our moms as they deserve, in recognition of all they do for us every day.
We all want to make this special day a convivial and joyful moment for our mothers. So, what better than honey to celebrate all maternal sweetness?

In this article, we will explore the origin of this celebration, the benefits of honey, and we will offer you original recipes to delight the taste buds of our dear mothers.

The origin of Mother's Day

In France, the idea of celebrating Mother's Day was launched by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806. This initiative aimed to honor mothers of large families, particularly to boost birth rates and, indirectly, to have more soldiers. However, other priorities led the State not to follow up on this project.

Later, in 1914, Mother's Day was born in the United States thanks to Anna Jarvis, who campaigned for a day to be dedicated to living and deceased mothers, in homage to her own activist mother. In 1917, American troops, upon arriving in France, brought this tradition with them. General John J. Pershing encouraged his soldiers to write to their mothers for "Mother's Day," and special postcards were distributed on this occasion. This beautiful initiative then touched France.

Two years later, in 1920, the city of Lyon organized a ceremony in honor of mothers who had lost children during the First World War. Napoleon's initial objective of encouraging birth rates reappeared on this occasion.

In 1926, the day was formalized by the French government and supported by several associations. At that time, the "Mother's Day for large families" remained little known because it only concerned women with at least four children.

It was not until 1950 that this holiday became widespread for all mothers. From this date, it changed its name to simply "Mother's Day." Its objective evolved: it was no longer just about repopulating the country, but about honoring all mothers, without exception. A law officially set the date of this holiday for the last Sunday of May.

Honoring mothers also means offering them a little tenderness… And what if this tenderness took the form of a spoonful of honey, sweet and comforting?

Honey: a treasure of nature

Honey is much more than just a sweetener. Used for millennia, it is recognized for its antibacterial and medicinal properties. It is often recommended in winter or to relieve respiratory inflammation: a natural ally with a sweet and delicious taste.

Note also that honey has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar. It therefore appears as an ideal alternative, while offering nutrients absent from sugar, such as antioxidants, enzymes, and minerals.

As nature is well-designed, there is a wide variety of honeys, reflecting the subtle flavors of French and international regions. Monofloral or polyfloral honeys: there's something for everyone!

Surprise your mothers with chestnut honey, let them discover the exoticism of avocado honey and please them with the floral sweetness of lavender honey.

Complete honey menu for Mother's Day

A gourmet and 100% honey menu for a day full of tenderness, flavors and love!

Starter: Beetroot, goat cheese and honey-caramelized walnut mille-feuille

For 4 people

Ingredients:

• 2 cooked red beets
  

• 50 g walnuts
  

• 150 g fresh goat cheese
  

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  

• 2 tbsp chestnut honey
  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  

• 1 sprig fresh thyme
  

• Salt, pepper
  
  

Utensils:

• 1 frying pan
  

• Baking paper
  

• 2 bowls
  
  

Preparation:

1. Toast the crushed walnuts over medium heat for 2 minutes.
   

2. Add a tablespoon of honey, mix well, and let caramelize. Set aside on baking paper.
   

3. Slice the beets into thin rounds.
   

4. In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, a spoon of honey, salt, pepper, and a few sprigs of thyme.
   

5. Prepare four plates. Alternate beet slices and goat cheese to create a mille-feuille (three layers).
   

6. In a small container, prepare a vinaigrette with vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Pour a little over each starter.
   

7. Sprinkle with caramelized walnuts and add a sprig of thyme for the finishing touch.
   
   

Main course: Sweet potato puree and caramelized chicken with avocado honey

For 4 people

Ingredients for the chicken:

• 4 chicken fillets
  

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
  

• 3 tbsp avocado honey
  

• 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
  

• 1 tsp paprika
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  

• A few sprigs fresh cilantro
  

• Salt, pepper
  
  

Ingredients for the puree:

• 600 g sweet potatoes
  

• 30 g butter
  

• 20 cl milk
  

• 1 tbsp avocado honey
  

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  

• Salt, pepper
  
  

Preparation:

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cook them in boiling salted water for 20 minutes.
   

2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mustard, honey, paprika, garlic, and ginger.
   

3. Marinate the chicken fillets in this mixture for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
   

4. Sauté the chicken in a frying pan with olive oil, about 7 minutes on each side. Add the marinade and let it reduce.
   

5. Drain the sweet potatoes, mash them, then add the milk, butter, honey, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
   

6. Serve the puree with the caramelized chicken and garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro.
   
   

Dessert: Lavender honey creme brûlée

For 4 people

Ingredients:

• 7 cl fresh cream
  

• 30 g sugar
  

• 70 g mountain honey
  

• 25 cl milk

• 5 egg yolks
  

• Light brown sugar
  
  

Utensils:

• Electric whisk
  

• Ramekins
  

• Baking sheet
  

• Blowtorch
  

• Saucepan
  

• Mixing bowl
  
  

Preparation:

1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture lightens.
   

2. Heat the milk and stir in the honey until dissolved.
   

3. Pour the hot milk over the egg-sugar mixture, whisking vigorously.
   

4. Return the mixture to low heat and stir until it coats the back of a spoon.
   

5. Divide into ramekins, filling halfway.
   

6. Bake in a bain-marie at 120°C for 40 minutes.
   

7. Let cool, sprinkle with brown sugar and caramelize with a blowtorch. Enjoy!

Honey gift ideas for more pleasure

Artisanal honey gift set

Offer your mothers an assortment of honeys made from those used to create this delicious menu. An ideal opportunity to individually discover unique honeys with pronounced and original flavors. From chestnut honey to lavender honey to avocado honey, each variety will make the lucky recipient's taste buds dance.

Wellness products

Introduce your mother to ginseng, pollen, royal jelly, or propolis through our wellness range. Natural allies with exceptional virtues, essential for taking care of those who take care of us.

Honey candles

Better than ordinary candles, beeswax candles are 100% natural and release a soft, comforting scent, ideal for creating a warm and soothing atmosphere on Mother's Day.

Conclusion

Mother's Day is more than just a tradition: it's a precious opportunity to sincerely thank those who have always been there for us. And what could be more symbolic than honey, this gold from the hive, to express all the love, tenderness, and care we have for our mothers?
This year, we propose a 100% honey menu, very gourmet for a warm day that honors our beloved mothers. Because, after all, the most beautiful gift is taking the time to please… with sweetness and authenticity.