Orange Blossom Honey

I have never been one to buy honey...I have maybe (and I mean maybe) bought 1 jar of honey in my entire life, until this past weekend.

While I was at the SoCo Farmers Market in Costa Mesa, I was drawn over by a local beekeeper giving out free samples of her honey. Of course I am not going to pass up a free sample, so I headed her way. The first sample the Bee lady gave me was her whipped honey....It was good, tasted fresh and light with a nice soft texture. But, nothing I just couldn't live without. Then she handed me another sample, this time it was the Orange Blossom honey. It was so good, I had never even heard of orange blossom honey before, but in 1.4 seconds, I was a fan. It has a nice beautiful golden color, with a delicate orange flavor.

I couldn't wait to get home to search the internet for different ways to use the honey.  Use orange blossom honey in many of the same ways that you would use regular honey...drizzled over cornbread, biscuits, baked brie, french toast, or ice cream topped with fresh berries. It can also be added to peanut butter sandwiches, maybe even throw some bananas on there. I can go on and on, but will let you use your imagination for this gem.

I highly recommend the Bee Ladies Orange Blossom honey. Listed below are some local farmers markets the Bee Ladies visit regularly.

Tuesday - Seal Beach 9am - 1pm and Brea from 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday - Fullerton 8am - 1pm and Chino Hills 4pm - 8pm
Thursday - Orange Circle 2pm - 6pm
Friday - Anaheim Hills Kaiser 10am - 2pm
Saturday  - SoCo in Costa Mesa 9am - 2pm


You can also reach them at 714-408-0018 or email at justpeachybees@hotmail.com

Fun fact - orange blossom honey is produced by putting beehives in a citrus grove during bloom.