INDEX

Page numbers listed correspond to the print edition of this book. You can use your device’s search function to locate particular terms in the text.

Note: Specific cheeses are listed individually.

A

Allergy Fighter, Seasonal, 122–23

Almonds, Honey-Glazed, 42–43

Antiseptic for Cuts and Scrapes, 126–27

appetizers, snacks, and sips, 34–57

The Bee’s Knees Cocktail, 46–47

Bewitching Fig and Blue Cheese Flatbread with Honey and Thyme, 40–41

Homemade Soda, 52–53

Honey-Glazed Almonds, 42–43

Honey Lemon Iced Tea, 54–55

Honey-Sesame Popcorn, 44–45

Honey Syrup for Homemade Soda, Endlessly Customizable, 50–52

Mango and Honey Lassi, 56–57

Miso-Honey Chicken Wings, 38–39

The Queen Bee, 48–49

Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Truffle Honey and Thyme, 35–37

B

baked and sweet things, 92–110

Easy Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread, 108–10

New-School Jewish-ish Honey Cake, 101–4

Peanut Butter and Honey Granola, 95–97

Shortcut Baklava, 105–7

Struffoli, 98–100

3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce, 93–94

Baklava, Shortcut, 105–7

Bath, Skin-Softening Honey, 165

beauty products, 143–67

Brightening and Tightening Facial Mask, 149–51

Conditioning Hair Treatment, 156–57

Cucumber Honey Toner, 146–47

Homemade Lip Balm, 152–53

Honey Facial Scrub, 144–45

Honey Mint Mouthwash, 166–67

Lip Scrub, 154–55

Milk and Honey Elbow Softener, 164

Moisturizing Lotion Bars, 161–63

The Perfect Shower Gel, 158–60

Skin-Softening Honey Bath, 165

Zit Zapper, 148

beef

ground, in Honey-Hoisin Meatballs, 63–65

Honey Ginger Beef Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, 75–77

bee-friendly gardens, 192–96

beekeeping, backyard, 196–97

The Bee’s Knees Cocktail, 46–47

beeswax products

candles, 181–83

food wrap, 178–79

furniture polish, 172–73

granite countertop polish, 176–77

leather conditioner, 174–75

pinecone fire starter, 186–88

rust preventer, 170–71

beverages. See appetizers, snacks, and sips

Bewitching Fig and Blue Cheese Flatbread with Honey and Thyme, 40–41

body wash. See The Perfect Shower Gel

bread

Bewitching Fig and Blue Cheese Flatbread, 40–41

Sandwich, Easy Honey Whole Wheat, 108–10

Brightening and Tightening Facial Mask, 149–51

Burn Treatment, 124–25

Butter, Whipped Honey, 88–89

C

cakes

New-School Jewish-ish Honey Cake, 101–4

Candles, Idiot-Proof DIY Beeswax, 181–83

Caramel Sauce, 3-Ingredient, 93–94

Castile soap, in The Perfect Shower Gel, 159–60

Cauliflower, Chicken-Fried, with Hot Honey Drizzle, 71–73

cheese

Bewitching Fig and Blue Cheese Flatbread with Honey and Thyme, 40–41

Next-Level Grilled Cheese with Honey, 80–81

chicken

Honey Lemon Roast Chicken, 59–62

Honey Lime Skillet Chicken Thighs, 78–79

Miso-Honey Chicken Wings, 38–39

Chicken-Fried Cauliflower with Hot Honey Drizzle, 71–73

chile peppers

Chile-Infused Honey, 86–87

in Hot Honey Drizzle, 72

in Pineapple Salsa, 76–77

chocolate, in New-School Jewish-ish Honey Cake, 101–4

cocktails

The Bee’s Knees Cocktail, 46–47

The Queen Bee, 48–49

cocoa butter

for leather conditioner, 174–75

in moisturizing lotion bars, 161–63

coconut oil, uses for

candles, 181–83

hair treatments, 156–57

leather conditioners, 174–75

lip balms, 152–53

lotion bars, 161–63

wood conditioners and polishes, 172–73

coconut water, in Energy-Boosting Tonic, 136–37

Conditioning Hair Treatment, 156–57

Cough Drops, Herbal, 120–21

Cough Syrup, 118–19

Creamed Honey, 90–91

Crostini, Whipped Goat Cheese, with Truffle Honey and Thyme, 35–37

Cucumber Honey Toner, 146–47

D

Dandruff Solution, 130–31

desserts

New-School Jewish-ish Honey Cake, 101–4

Shortcut Baklava, 105–7

Struffoli, 98–100

See also Mango and Honey Lassi

Digestive Aid, 128–29

dressings, drizzles, spreads, and sauces, 82–91

All-Purpose Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing, 83

Chile-Infused Honey, 86–87

Creamed Honey, 90–91

Jammy Honey-Roasted Tomatoes, 84–85

Whipped Honey Butter, 88–89

See also Hot Honey Drizzle; Pineapple Salsa; 3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce

E

Eco-Friendly Reusable Food Wrap, 178–79

Elbow Softener, Milk and Honey, 164

Endlessly Customizable Honey Syrup for Homemade Soda, 50–52

Energy-Boosting Tonic, 136–37

essential oils

in facial masks, 149–51

in lotion bars, 162–63

in shower gels, 160

F

Facial Mask, Brightening and Tightening, 149–51

Facial Scrub, Honey, 144–45

Fig and Blue Cheese Flatbread with Honey and Thyme, Bewitching, 40–41

Fire Starter, Pinecone, 186–88

fish and seafood. See salmon; shrimp

Flatbread, Bewitching Fig and Blue Cheese, 40–41

Food Wrap, Eco-Friendly Reusable, 178–79

frostings, cake. See Honey Ganache

Furniture Polish, Beeswax Wood Conditioner and, 172–73

G

Ganache, Honey, 102, 103–4

gardens, bee-friendly, 192–96

Garlic Honey Shrimp Skewers, 68–70

gin, in The Queen Bee, 48–49

ginger

in Digestive Aid, 128–29

Hot Ginger Cold Remedy, 115–16

liqueur, in The Queen Bee, 48–49

glazes, cake. See Honey Ganache

gochujang, in Garlic Honey Shrimp Skewers, 68–70

Granite Countertop Polish, 176–77

Granola, Peanut Butter and Honey, 95–97

green beans, with Honey-Mustard Salmon, Sheet-Pan, 66–67

Grilled Cheese with Honey, Next-Level, 80–81

H

Hair Treatment, Conditioning, 156–57

Hangover Helper, 132–33

health remedies, 111–41

Antiseptic for Cuts and Scrapes, 126–27

Burn Treatment, 124–25

Cough Syrup, 118–19

Dandruff Solution, 130–31

Digestive Aid, 128–29

Energy-Boosting Tonic, 136–37

Hangover Helper, 132–33

Herbal Cough Drops, 120–21

Hot Ginger Cold Remedy, 115–16

Manuka Honey Plaque Reducer, 138–39

Natural Sleep Aid, 134–35

Pinkeye Remedy, 140–41

Seasonal Allergy Fighter, 122–23

Sore Throat Soother, 117

Stress-Relieving Tea, 113–14

Herbal Cough Drops, 120–21

hoisin sauce, in Honey-Hoisin Meatballs, 63–65

Homemade Lip Balm, 152–53

Homemade Soda, 52–53

Homemade Soda, Endlessly Customizable Honey Syrup for, 50–52

honey

benefits of, 13–14

choosing local, 28

diabetic note about, 31

history of, 14–16

manuka, about, 30

organic, 29

production of, 16–20

raw, unfiltered, 29–30

selecting and buying, 26–30

storing, 30–31

substituting for sugar, 190

tasting for flavor, 29–30

using honey remains, 189–90

warning about, 31

honeybees

importance of, 20–21

products of, 23–26

saving the, 21–23

Honey Bath, Skin-Softening, 165

Honey Bear Bottle Nightlight, Upcycled, 184–85

Honey Butter, Whipped, 88–89

Honey Cake, New-School Jewish-ish, 101–4

Honey, Chile-Infused, 86–87

Honey, Creamed, 90–91

Honey Facial Scrub, 144–45

Honey Ganache, 102, 103–4

Honey Ginger Beef Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, 75–77

Honey-Glazed Almonds, 42–43

Honey-Hoisin Meatballs, 63–65

Honey Lemon Iced Tea, 54–55

Honey Lemon Roast Chicken, 59–62

Honey Lime Skillet Chicken Thighs, 78–79

Honey Mint Mouthwash, 166–67

Honey Mustard Salmon, Sheet Pan, 66–67

Honey-Roasted Tomatoes, Jammy, 84–85

Honey-Sesame Popcorn, 44–45

Honey Syrup for Homemade Soda, Endlessly Customizable, 50–52

Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread, Easy, 108–10

Hot Ginger Cold Remedy, 115–16

Hot Honey Drizzle, Chicken-Fried Cauliflower with, 71–73

household uses, 169–88

Beeswax Wood Conditioner and Furniture Polish, 172–73

Eco-Friendly Reusable Food Wrap, 178–79

Granite Countertop Polish, 176–77

Idiot-Proof DIY Beeswax Candles, 181–83

Leather Conditioner, 174–75

Pinecone Fire Starter, 186–88

Rust Preventer, 170–71

Upcycled Honey Bear Bottle Nightlight, 184–85

I

Iced Tea, Honey Lemon, 54–55

Idiot-Proof DIY Beeswax Candles, 181–83

J

Jammy Honey-Roasted Tomatoes, 84–85

L

Lassi, Mango and Honey, 56–57

Leather Conditioner, 174–75

lemons

in The Bee’s Knees Cocktail, 46–47

in health remedies, 118–19, 128–29, 136–37

Honey Lemon Iced Tea, 54–55

Honey Lemon Roast Chicken, 59–62

in Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing, 83

limes

in Energy-Boosting Tonic, 136–37

Honey Lime Skillet Chicken Thighs, 78–79

in Pineapple Salsa, 75–77

Lip Balm, Homemade, 152–53

Lip Scrub, 154–55

liqueur, ginger, in The Queen Bee, 48–49

liquor in cocktails. See gin; whiskey

Lotion Bars, Moisturizing, 161–63

M

main dishes, 58–81

Chicken-Fried Cauliflower with Hot Honey Drizzle, 71–73

Garlic Honey Shrimp Skewers, 68–70

Honey Ginger Beef Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, 75–77

Honey-Hoisin Meatballs, 63–65

Honey Lemon Roast Chicken, 59–62

Honey Lime Skillet Chicken Thighs, 78–79

Next-Level Grilled Cheese with Honey, 80–81

Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Salmon, 66–67

Mango and Honey Lassi, 56–57

manuka honey

about, 30

as Burn Treatment, 124–25

Manuka Honey Plaque Reducer, 138–39

Meatballs, Honey-Hoisin, 63–65

Milk and Honey Elbow Softener, 164

Miso-Honey Chicken Wings, 38–39

Moisturizing Lotion Bars, 161–63

Mouthwash, Honey Mint, 166–67

N

Natural Sleep Aid, 134–35

New-School Jewish-ish Honey Cake, 101–4

Next-Level Grilled Cheese with Honey, 80–81

Nightlight, Upcycled Honey Bear Bottle, 184–85

nuts and seeds

in Baklava filling, 106

Honey-Glazed Almonds, 42–43

Honey-Sesame Popcorn, 44–45

Peanut Butter and Honey Granola, 95–97

O

oils

emollient, in shower gels, 158–59

essential, in beauty products, 149–50, 160, 162–63

food-grade, in beauty products, 152–53, 166–67

P

Peanut Butter and Honey Granola, 95–97

The Perfect Shower Gel, 158–60

Pineapple Salsa, Honey Ginger Beef Tacos with, 75–77

Pinecone Fire Starter, 186–88

Pinkeye Remedy, 140–41

Plaque Reducer, Manuka Honey, 138–39

pollination, bee, 20–21

Popcorn, Honey-Sesame, 44–45

pork, ground, in Honey-Hoisin Meatballs, 63–65

potatoes, with Honey-Mustard Salmon, Sheet-Pan, 66–67

Q

The Queen Bee, 48–49

queen bees, about, 17–18

R

Rust Preventer, 170–71

S

Salad Dressing, All-Purpose Sweet and Tangy, 83

Salmon, Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard, 66–67

Salsa, Pineapple, 76–77

Sandwich Bread, Easy Honey Whole Wheat, 108–10

sauces. See dressings, drizzles, spreads, and sauces

Seasonal Allergy Fighter, 122–23

shea butter

in Homemade Lip Balm, 152–53

in moisturizing lotion bars, 161–63

Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Salmon, 66–67

Shortcut Baklava, 105–7

Shower Gel, The Perfect, 158–60

Shrimp Skewers, Garlic Honey, 68–70

Simple Syrup (with variations), 50–52

sips. See appetizers, snacks, and sips

Skin-Softening Honey Bath, 165

Sleep Aid, Natural, 134–35

slippery elm powder, in Herbal Cough Drops, 120–21

snacks. See appetizers, snacks, and sips

Soda, Homemade, 52–53

Soda, Homemade, Honey Syrup for, 50–52

Sore Muscle Treatment Bars, 163

Sore Throat Soother, 117

spreads. See dressings, drizzles, spreads, and sauces

strawberries, for Brightening and Tightening Facial Mask, 149–51

Stress-Relieving Tea, 113–14

Struffoli, 98–100

sweet things. See baked and sweet things

T

Tacos, Honey Ginger Beef, with Pineapple Salsa, 75–77

tahini, in Honey-Sesame Popcorn, 44–45

tea(s)

herbal, in Sore Throat Soother, 117

Honey Lemon Iced Tea, 54–55

Stress-Relieving Tea, 113–14

for Zit Zapper, 148

3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce, 93–94

Tomatoes, Jammy Honey-Roasted, 84–85

Toner, Cucumber Honey, 146–47

Tonic, Energy-Boosting, 136–37

Truffle Honey and Thyme, Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with, 35–37

turkey, ground, in Honey-Hoisin Meatballs, 63–65

U

Upcycled Honey Bear Bottle Nightlight, 184–85

W

Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Truffle Honey and Thyme, 35–37

Whipped Honey Butter, 88–89

whipping cream

in Honey Ganache, 102–3

in 3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce, 93–94

whiskey

Hot Ginger Cold Remedy, 115–16

The Queen Bee, 48–49

Wood Conditioner and Furniture Polish, Beeswax, 172–73

Y

yogurt

for Conditioning Hair Treatment, 156–57

in Mango and Honey Lassi, 56–57

Z

Zit Zapper, 148