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The LDSCN Weekly Recipe Archive Honey

The following information comes from the site Honey.com. Check it out. it is a good one.

1. How many flowers must honey bees tap to make one pound of honey?
Two million.

2. How far does a hive of bees fly to bring you one pound of honey?
Over 55,000 miles

3. How much honey does the average worker honey bee make in her lifetime?
1/12 teaspoon.

4. How fast does a honey bee fly?
About 15 miles per hour.

5. How much honey would it take to fuel a bee's flight around the world?
About one ounce (or two tablespoons).

6.. How long have bees been producing honey from flowering plants?
10-20 million years

7.How many sides does each honeycomb cell have?
Six.

8.. What is the U.S. per capita consumption of honey?
1.1 pound.

9.What state is known as the beehive state?
Utah.

10.How many honey-producing colonies of bees are there in the United States?
The USDA estimates that there are approximately 3 million honey producing colonies in the United States. This estimate is based on beekeepers who manage five or more colonies.

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Note to Parents: Your Baby's Tummy isn't Ready for Honey!

DO NOT add honey to your baby's food, water or formula.
DO NOT dip your baby's pacifier in honey.
DO NOT give your baby honey as medicine.

Honey may contain bacterial spores that can cause infant botulism - a rare but serious disease that affects the nervous system of young babies (under one year of age). Botulism spores are common and may be found in dust, soil and uncooked foods. Adults and children over one year of age are routinely exposed to, but not normally affected by, botulism spores.

The following are symptoms of infant botulism. Call your doctor immediately if your baby:

Is too weak to suck or cry as usual.
Does not want to feed or cannot swallow.
Has weak arms, legs or neck.
Suffers from constipation for more than three days.

"the Safety Of Honey As A Food For Older Children And Adults Remains Unquestioned"
- Center for Disease Control

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Preserving Fruit With Honey

How can you make your peaches peachier and your strawberries burst with flavor? Give them the golden touch - a splash of honey. When you preserve fruit with honey, you add more than just sweetness, you add delicious richness that enhances the flavor of the fruit. Use the following recipes as a starting point for canning with honey, then experiment with substituting honey for sugar in your favorite recipes. Because of its high fructose content, honey has a higher sweetening power than sugar. This means you can use less of it to achieve the desired sweetness. Honey has a high moisture content, so you should reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by about 1/4 cup for every cup of honey used. Have fun and enjoy the best of the season's bounty

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Homemade Honey Beauty Recipes

Honey Cleansing Scrub-- Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.

Firming Face Mask-- Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores) and enough flour to form a paste (approximately 1/4 cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Hair Conditioner -- Mix 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil. (Use 2 tablespoons oil for normal hair.) Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30 minutes. Remove shower cap; shampoo well and rinse. Dry as normal.

Facial Toner -- In blender, puree 1 tablespoon honey with a peeled, cored apple. Smooth over face; leave on 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Moisture Mask-- Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Smoothing Skin Lotion-- Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub into hands, elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.

Skin Softening Bath-- Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water for a fragrant, silky bath.

Hair Shine-- Stir 1 teaspoon honey into 4 cups (1 quart) warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.

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Honey Joes

• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup grated carrots
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey or beef
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 Tbsp. water
• 1 Tbsp. vinegar
• 2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
• 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 hamburger buns

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onions, celery and carrots in oil until soft. Stir in turkey; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is browned and crumbly. Stir in remaining ingredients, except seasonings and hamburger buns. Simmer, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly between hamburger buns to serve.
Makes 4 Servings.

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Oven-Fried Honey Chicken

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 1-1/2 cups dried bread crumbs
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)

In a shallow bowl, whisk together honey and vinegar. Pour bread crumbs into separate bowl. Set bowls aside. Spread oil over foil-lined baking pan large enough to hold all chicken pieces in one layer. Roll chicken pieces in honey mixture, then in bread crumbs; place in pan. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until cooked through. Makes 4 servings.

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Simple Scottish Scones From the Tower.org

These are delicious flakey scones with a sugary cinnamon crust that are perfect for breakfast -- served piping hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: makes 8 scones

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups of all purpose flour
• 3/4 cups of rolled oats
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup of milk

Topping:

• 1/2 teaspoon of melted butter
• Cinnamon sugar

Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In medium bowl combine flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut softened butter into flour/oat mixture until completely mixed. Add milk to mixture and mix just until all of mixture is moistened. This is the key to good scones, too much mixing will make them rubbery. On a floured surface pat the ball of dough until about 1 inch thick. Remove to cookie sheet, brush the surface with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cut the disc of dough into 8 wedges and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

From: Lynn Schorr, 10/18/98

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Honey Puff Pancake My sister-in-law's mother made this for me one fine morning in Seattle and I really enjoyed it. It's not your traditional American pancake (it's much like a souffle) but it's light, fluffy, and tastes great! I suggest it as a lovely late breakfast on a lazy weekend, etc. Make only as much as you'll eat, though, since this pancake is definitely better fresh.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Serves: 6 people

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 6 eggs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3-oz package of cream cheese (or Neufchatel), softened
• powdered sugar, jelly, lemon wedges, honey, etc. to taste
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp butter

Specialized Tools:

• 10-inch ovenproof skillet
• electric mixer or blender suggested

Steps:
Heat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In blender (w/mixer -- beat 2 minutes at highest speed), place milk, eggs, honey, cream cheese, flour, salt, and baking powder. Let stand while preparing skillet. Grease 10-inch ovenproof skillet with 1 tbsp butter. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to skillet; heat in 400 degree F oven just until butter sizzles (about 2 minutes). While skillet is in oven, blend ingredients at high speed for 1 minute, scrape sides of blender or bowl and blend again for 1 minute until smooth. Remove skillet from oven and immediately pour batter into hot skillet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and dark golden brown. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, a spoonfull of jelly, and/or a lemon wedge.

From: Beth Felton McKelvey, June 1996

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Substitutions for sweeteners (gatewayva.com)

When recipe calls for:                  You can substitute:

1 cup confectioners sugar      7/8 cup granulated sugar PLUS 1 tablespoon
                                   cornstarch mixed at high in blender.
 
1 cup granulated sugar      1 cup firmly packed brown sugar OR 13 tablespoons
                             honey (when baking, decrease liquid ingredients 
                           by 3 tablespoons OR increase flour by 3 tablespoons)
                                 OR 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar.
 
1 cup light brown sugar        1 cup granulated sugar PLUS 3 tablespoons
                             molasses OR 1/2 cup dark brown sugar PLUS 1/2 cup
                                         granulated sugar.
 
1 cup dark brown sugar      1 cup light brown sugar PLUS 1 tablespoon molasses.

1 cup light corn syrup        1 1/4 cups granulated sugar PLUS 1/3 cup water,
                                             boiled until syrup.
 
1 cup dark corn syrup          3/4 cup light corn syrup PLUS 1/4 cup light
                              molasses OR 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar PLUS 3
                                            tablespoons water.
 
1 cup honey                       1 1/4 cups sugar PLUS 1/4 cup water.
 
1/4 cup sugar (for baking)     1 teaspoon (3 packets) Sweet N Low or Sweet
                                       One artificial sweetener.

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All recipes compiled by Desi Ellis.

Revised: 21 Nov 00