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SWEET : sugary, saccharine, syrupy, candy, vanilla
Honey generally tastes sweeter than white sugar to most people's palates, but with
some experience you will learn to enjoy the layers of flavors in honey.
SALTY : briny, saline, brackish, salted
NUTTY : walnut, hazelnut, almond, pecan, pine
WOODY : rustic, vanilla, cedar, oak, smoky, leathery, coffee, chocolate, tobacco
EARTHY : dusty, rich soil, musky, black tea
PUNGENT : yeasty, vinegar, sour, acid, biting, fermented (Honey in its fermented state
can taste yeasty.)
FLORAL : perfumy, rose, violet, geranium
SPICY : prickly, sharp, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, licorice, anise
WAXY : soft, chewy, flavor of beeswax
METALLIC : iron
H ONEY P AIRING
Artisanalhoneycanmakejustaboutanyfoodtastedivinebecauseitnaturallypairswell
with all food groups, but especially dairy products. Fruits, nuts, breads, and especially
wineandcheesemakeunforgettableaccompaniments.Aneasywaytodeterminewhich
types of honeys you will appreciate is by learning more about the types of foods and
wines you already enjoy. There are two ways to think about pairing honey with food:
The first is to find a honey that is similar in taste and flavor to the foods you are pre-
paring. The other is to contrast the flavors of the honey with the flavors of the foods.
When you are pleased by the sensations in a pairing, the honey and food is considered
a harmonious combination. In Italy honey is paired with the country's famed pecorino
and ricotta cheeses; in Spain it's paired with tapas, in Greece with yogurt, and in Israel
with apples and challah bread. So if cooking and travel are your pleasures, it won't be
long before artisanal honey finds a place in your kitchen.
H ONEY IN THE K ITCHEN
Pure honey adds multidimensional tasting notes when added to foods, whereas sugar
simply adds sweetness. On the average, honey is one to one and a half times sweeter
than sugar, so you will tend to eat less honey. One tablespoon of table sugar contains
forty-six calories, while one tablespoon of honey has sixty-four calories.
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