Bees are an essential player in world culinary history, pollinating an abundance of important plants and creating honey, one of the first luxury foods in the ancient world. Beekeeping is experiencing a renaissance, with the distinct flavor nuances of different honeys being seriously appreciated in cooking, baking, and cocktails, for both sweet and savory recipes. This workshop will explore the world of honey, beginning with a tasting of regionally produced honeys and comparing them to some of the world’s most renowned honeys. We will talk about how to buy well and sustainably for those who do not keep their own hives. Then, we will learn how to infuse honey with spices and herbs, use honeycomb and bee pollen, create unique cocktail syrups and shrubs, and make jars of lemon-garlic fermented honey. Phyllo-wrapped baked feta with honey, hot honey shrimp with summer slaw, grill-roasted Brussels sprouts with honey-pomegranate glaze, grilled corn salad with a smoky honey vinaigrette, and lavender honey shortbread are on the menu.

This course is open to students ages 12+.

Optional Tools

• Your favorite apron, if you wish