I know, I know. Horses don't lay eggs. Well, neither do Roosters but that never stopped me. Horse Eggs, are spicy with just a hint of sweet and salty. If that doesn't hit all your flavor receptors, check your pulse. Don't miss a video... SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE! Get the … [Read more...]
How to Make No Bake Granola Bars Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! As a new Mom, I have time for nothing. And I'm tired. Seriously. But you know what? I couldn't be happier. And making me even happier right now is the rekindled romance with my 9x9 baking pan and these No Bake Granola Bars. Try them and you'll be amazed. Don't miss a … [Read more...]
No Bake Granola Bars Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! It's nice to have a quick snack on hand. It's even nicer when that snack is as quick and easy to make as it is to eat. These No Bake Granola Bars are both. Ingredients for No Bake Granola Bars: 1 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup honey 2 3/4 cups oats 1 TBSP chia seeds 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
HORSE EGGS – Horseradish Deviled Eggs Recipe
I know, I know. Horses don't lay eggs. Well, neither do Roosters but that never stopped me. Horseradish Deviled Eggs, or as they are affectionately called around here, Horse Eggs, are spicy with just a hint of sweet and salty. If that doesn't hit all your flavor receptors, check your … [Read more...]
The Elvis Sandwich Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! The peanut butter sandwich fit for a king. According to Elvis' favorite hangout, The Arcade Restaurant in Memphis, The Elvis is creamy peanut butter and sliced bananas on white bread, pan fried in butter. The Elvis Special is the sandwich … [Read more...]
The Elvis Video
Did you know that November is National Peanut Butter Lover's Month? And what better way to get your Peanut Butter Lover on, than honor this country's most legendary Peanut Butter Lover, the King of Rock n' Roll... Elvis Presley! Only a true Peanut Butter Lover would have such a peanut buttery … [Read more...]
Buckwheat Honey Roasted Chicken Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Birds and Bees. It's Labor Day weekend and chances are you're going to fire up the grill. But did you know that September also kicks off National Honey Month? And really, who works harder than the honey bee? Seriously, a Cornell University study found, … [Read more...]
Seared Halibut with Grilled Bacon Steaks Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! This dish was prepared by James Barrett, Executive Chef of the Westin Annapolis for Honey Summit 2011 at The Culinary Institute of America. It was one of my favorites of the day. Delicate Halibut, thick Grilled Bacon Steaks and Fava Beans with Melted … [Read more...]
Tasty Honey Cakes
Been there. Never done that. When I admire the beautiful platter of Honey Cakes above, I can't take credit for the creative plating, the golden color of the cake or the luscious, burnt honey and vanilla bean flecked beehives. That's the expertise of Chef David Guas at Honey Summit 2011. Although … [Read more...]
Tagine of Lamb with Star Thistle Honey Broth Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! This dish was prepared by Xaver Praxmarer, Senior Executive Chef of Carnival Cruise Lines at Honey Summit 2011. It was one of my favorites of the day. The Tagine of Lamb recipe was originally published in Modern Moroccan by Ghille Basan (Aquamarine 2003). … [Read more...]
Honey 101 at The Culinary Institute of America
Crash Course. If you've been paying attention around here, you know I attended Honey Summit 2011 at The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone. I enjoyed an amazing dinner at Wine Spectator Restaurant. I had a liberating trip to a bee farm. And considering I signed up for Honey 101, I knew we'd … [Read more...]
Relax and Enjoy the Buzz
That's not my hand holding a drone bee at Marshall's Farm. It's the skilled hand of chef and beekeeper James Barrett. I don't think you'd ever call me a coward but I typically don't go around handling bees. And really... what's so scary about a few bees? Bees make honey and I love the sweet, sticky … [Read more...]