July Staff Selection: Bron's Honey from Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn, IL

From staffer staffer Jane Roberts comes our selection this month:

Bron's Raw Honey- Nature's perfect health food!

I first became curious about raw honey a few years ago when I began hearing more and more about its medicinal uses and health benefits, such as the power of local honey to combat seasonal allergies, or how a spoonful of honey could have the same effect as cough syrup for sore throats and coughs, and how its anti-bacterial properties made it a useful salve for cuts and burns. Loaded with antioxidants, raw honey is the healthiest choice among the various forms. It has the most nutritional value, and actually contains amylase, an enzyme concentrated in flower pollen, which helps digest starchy foods such as bread.

But wait! There's more! It also happens to be delicious!!!

My favorite local honey by far is Bron's Raw Honey from Bron's Bees, based at Heritage Prairie Farm in La Fox Illinois, with honey coming directly from the prairies of the Midwest. At the shop, we carry their raw buckwheat honey (with a deep rich flavor closer to molasses) as well as a raw honey infused with sage, both of which are really tasty, but I picked the plain raw honey because I love how versatile it is. Its mild flavor lends itself so well to any dish where a hint of sweet is what you want. Marinades, dressings, in baked goods as a sugar substitute, drizzled over pancakes, goat cheese, fruit, you name it! Provenance has its own hive with the farm too. Our hive's honey and honeycomb should be in the shops by August. How cool is that! Here are a few summer recipes that incorporate raw honey, adding a delicious little dose of sweet, healthy goodness to summer cooking adventures!

Save 10% all month long on all types of Bron's Honey in stock.