Covered in Honey: The Amazing Flavors of Varietal Honey (Hardcover)

~ Mani Niall (Author) "BEE COLONIES ARE ONE OF THE MOST INTRICATE SOCIETIES EVER TO EVOLVE, BE IT animal, insect, or human..." (more)
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Niall (Sweet & Natural Baking) returns to natural sweeteners-this time, honey. After giving a brief history of honey, from the evolution of bees ("scientists have estimated fossilized bee remains to be 50 million years old") to Greek mythology (Melissa, one of the two nymphs who cared for Zeus during his childhood, has a name that means "she who makes honey"), Niall discusses modern bee keeping, the art of making honey, as well as the many varieties of honey. In a book as naturally sweet as his subject, Niall gives recipes for such morning treats as Honeybuns, Banana Blueberry Scones and Pan-Fried Apple Fritters with Apple Honey Dipping Sauce. From there, he covers bread-baking: Hearty Five-Grain Bread; Parmesan Biscuits with Sage, Sage Honey, and Kalamata Olives; and Fig and Roquefort Bread with Tarassaco Honey. And for home cooks looking to sweeten savory dishes, Niall brings to the table delightful recipes for Balsamic and Honey Seared Salmon, Seared Portobello Mushrooms over Grilled Radicchio with Buckwheat Honey and Manchego Cheese, and the unusual New Mexican Layered Enchiladas with Red Chile and Mesquite Honey Sauce.
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"The curious cook will delight in the history and mythology of honey, the personal stories of beekeepers themselves, and especially the imaginative and tempting recipes from baked goods and salads to entrées and desserts. This unique and comprehensive book is already a one-of-its-kind classic."--Jeannette Ferrary, author of M. F. K. Fisher and Me"You don't have to be a bee to appreciate Mani Niall's in-depth approach to the culinary pleasures of honey. This book promises to take the reader beyond the sweet nectar's obvious charms into a new realm of possibilities."--Rick Rodgers, author of Kaffeehaus and the Thanksgiving 101 and Christmas 101 series "The time is right for honey to take its place along with other products, such as fruits, coffees, wines, chocolates, and cheeses, that we want to learn more about. Its origins, its place in a healthy lifestyle, and most important, its subtle flavors and nuances are vital knowledge for those of us who bake and cook with honey."--David Lebovitz, author of Room for Dessert and editor of The Baker's Dozen Cookbook

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 186 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books; illustrated edition edition (September 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579548083
• ISBN-13: 978-1579548087
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #453,097 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the Honey Lover, May 14, 2008

By	F. Krubl "Scarlet Evenstar" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a great little book! It's not your average receipes-only ingredient book. The text does include a lot of history on honey. It also explains what the different types of honey are, what makes them different, and even attempts to give you a guide to what foods/drinks go best with each type. And yes, it does include, many many recipes..... some easy, some a bit more difficult.... but all of them are a must-have for a honey lover. There are many useful recipes in here that I haven't seen anywhere else.... or for that matter, would have even thought about using honey in. Buy this book with confidence... it will be one of your favorites!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Sweet it is!, July 20, 2009

By	Beekeeper "Beekeeper" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

As an active beekeeper, I am always on the look out for new and exciting honey cookbooks. This book not only has 100 new, exciting honey recipes; it also has great information about honeybees, honey, and beekeeping.
I love this new book and give it 5 queen bee stars!

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compendium of honey-loving culinary enchantments, November 14, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Enhanced with fifty wonderful illustrations, Covered In Honey: The Amazing Flavors Of Varietal Honey features chapters on Baking with Honey; Breads and Savory Baking; Appetizers and Salads; Entrees, Marinades, and Sauces; Candy, Sweets, and Grown-Up Kid's Stuff; and Deserts. Chef Mani Niall reveals new and delightful culinary uses for honey and mixes food history with honey lore along with more than one hundred superbly crafted recipes showcasing this unusually versatile ingredient. From Honeybuns; Gingerbread Hermits; and Parmesan Biscuits with Sage, Sage Honey, and Kalamata Olives, to Seared Portobello Mushrooms over Grilled Radicchio with Buckwheat Honey and Manchego Cheese; New Mexican Layered Enchiladas with Red Chile and Mesquite Honey Sauce; and Lime Pavlova with Fresh Fruit and Leatherwood Honey, Covered In Honey is a compendium of honey-loving culinary enchantments and a unique addition to any dedicated cookbook collection.