The honey house blog - Recipes and information on our honeys

In this article, you will find three raspberry honey recipes that highlight the unique flavor of raspberry honey. Whether you are a sweet tooth or a fan of savory, raspberry honey is the ultimate treat! The raspberry bush The raspberry bush, a member of the Bramble family, is a perennial, thorny shrub capable of producing flowers and fruits simultaneously. These bramble...

The IGP Provence Honeys , benefiting from the Protected Geographical Indication, bear witness to the floral richness and botanical diversity characteristic of the Mediterranean region. The reputation of Provence honeys is attested from the beginning of the 15th century ("the best of good honeys" is the expression used at the time by Italian merchants to designate the honeys...

Heather honey from the Landes has a creamy texture and its aromatic subtlety. Thriving on the siliceous soils of the Mediterranean, the heather, small but robust, offers a unique nectar. Heather honey is not limited to its sensory characteristics. It also has health benefits, rich in trace elements, vitamins C and B, as well as various minerals. Where does Landes Heather h...

Honey: guaranteed fitness and vitality! Much more than just a sweet treat to add to our meals, honey is the ideal companion for our physical well-being. Indeed, behind its delicious flavor are hidden many unsuspected virtues, ready to enrich your health and well-being routine. Let's discover in this article how honey can become a real fitness and vitality asset in your daily...

Discover the sweetening power of honey! In addition to its exquisite flavor, honey has a unique characteristic that sets it apart from other sweeteners: its sweetening power. For centuries, honey has been used as a gentle alternative to sugar, providing not only a pleasant mouthfeel, but also unmatched nutritional benefits. But it doesn't just sweeten our food: it also offer...

This February 1, 2024, at the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, at the Palais d'Iéna in Paris, the 7th Miels de France 2024 competition took place to honor the 2023 vintage . The UNAF , National Union of Family Associations, rewarded the excellence and diversity of 134 hive products : honey, gingerbread, nougats and mead. Indeed, the president of the Jury, Fabr...

Honey around the world: a symbol of sweetness and deliciousness, honey is not only the preserve of France. Although our country is renowned for its delicious honeys, each region of the world contributes to this taste richness. From the vast plains of Europe to the tropical forests of South America, including the African savannahs, honey transcends borders. Each terroir, with...

The world of honey is as vast as the expanses of flower fields that bees feed on. Among the endless varieties, two main distinctions emerge: monofloral honey VS polyfloral honey. The difference between monofloral and polyfloral honeys lies in the diversity of floral sources. Find out more in this article! Monofloral honey vs. polyfloral honey: what’s the difference? Mon...

Whether you are passionate about cooking or simply curious about new flavors, honey vinegar can bring an interesting touch to your dishes. Let's discover together what this combination can offer. Everything you need to know about vinegar Vinegar, the acidic condiment that adds a touch of spice to our dishes, has a history that goes back thousands of years. Originating i...

How to cook honey mustard? The combination of these two ingredients, with contrasting but complementary flavors, is a delight for the taste buds. In this article, we offer you two easy dishes to reproduce at home, as well as how to make a honey mustard sauce! Mustard: a condiment inherited from culinary history Mustard, an iconic and versatile condiment, has a rich his...

Let's discover a gastronomic treasure: truffle honey! The truffle, a true black star of gastronomy, has been celebrated for centuries for its captivating fragrance and its role as a jewel in French cuisine. Truffle and honey, together, capture the very essence of culinary elegance. Zoom in on three recipes to enjoy this unexpected honey! Truffle, a culinary treasure The...

Discover the honeys of the summer season! While winter days encourage us to savor honey for its soothing properties, the approaching summer offers us a completely different perspective. In winter, honey presents itself as an ally against the cold, alleviating our ailments. It has soothing properties, has an antibacterial, hydrating and cough-reducing action. In short, honey ...

French honey gives rise to a double paradoxical reality: a constantly increasing demand and a national production in decline for two decades. This observation leads France to import nearly 35,000 tons of honey annually, raising concerns about the quality and authenticity of these imports. Faced with this situation, this article explores three essential axes: the need to revi...

A treasure in peril: honey! Sold in France, honey is subject to various frauds, whether related to sugaring, mixing or incorrect labeling. This situation results from a drop in production, a significant increase in imports, particularly from China, and a gap in terms of traceability. The 2019 version of the annual Cyclope report, a report on raw materials in the world, prese...