Once you have a jar of River Bluff Honey in the house, it's tempting to stick to the usual — a spoonful in tea or drizzled over biscuits. But this Charleston wildflower honey's complex, floral flavor (and River Bluff's hot honey and raw honeycomb) is worth putting to work in more places:
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Glaze for roasted vegetables or salmon. River Bluff's wildflower honey balances the acidity in a quick pan sauce or glaze beautifully.
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Salad dressing. Whisk it with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a little mustard for a simple vinaigrette.
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Marinades. Combine with soy sauce, garlic, and citrus for a quick marinade on chicken or shrimp.
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Baking swap. Substitute honey for some or all of the sugar in cornbread or quick breads for extra moisture and flavor.
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Cheese board centerpiece. Break off a piece of River Bluff's raw honeycomb and set it alongside brie or goat cheese and pecans for an easy Lowcountry-inspired appetizer — or reach for the hot honey if you want a little kick.
Because River Bluff Honey's wildflower honey changes slightly with the seasons, it's worth tasting a spoonful straight from the jar before cooking with it — the flavor notes (sometimes more floral, sometimes deeper and more molasses-like) can guide how you use it in a dish.