It’s officially here, and well underway, in fact. September is National Honey Month and we are celebrating all month long with some really sweet partnerships! But before we get into all that we have going on in the month of September, we want to take a moment to remember why we celebrate honey.
Did you know that National Honey Month is just as much about honey bees as it is the honey they make? It’s true! The National Honey Board (NHB) has always recognized the importance of honey bees and the benefits of honey, so in 1989, the NHB worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to give honey the praise that it’s due and thus September was officially deemed National Honey Month. Why September? Simply, it is the month when the majority of honey is harvested in the United States.
In addition to the added attention National Honey Month brings to the honey bees, honey as an ingredient is also worth celebrating. This time of year, we really get to celebrate all things honey, from the more than 300 unique varietals (and that’s just in the U.S. alone!) to its versatility in the culinary world. From keeping your baked goods moist (and extending their shelf life) to balancing flavor in cocktails, honey is the one ingredient that spans the entire menu! You can learn more about honey’s natural benefits here.
This year we have brought along some of our friends and fellow honey lovers to celebrate National Honey Month with us.
We’re so excited to be partnering with lifestyle blogger Camille Styles to help everyone celebrate your Golden Moments with honey. Camille has shared some of her best entertaining tips and paired them with some of our favorite recipes to help fans create their own honey-inspired special memories at home. We’ve got everything you need to plan your next Girls’ Night In, Kids’ Party, Workout Party, and Date Night. Find all the tips and recipes here.
Our great friends at Tasting Spoon Media are also joining in on this sweet party with five all new recipes! From a dessert-inspired twist on breakfast to tasty lunchbox treats and simple dinner recipes, be sure to check them out!
- Honey Almond Butter Mini Granola Cups - One Sweet Mess
- Asian Rice Bowls with Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin - The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Easy Apple Baklava Bites - Healthy Delicious
- Loaded Turkey Sandwich with Sweet and Spicy Mango Honey Sauce - Hungry Couple
- Honey Peanut Butter Breakfast Banana Splits - Neighbor Food
And if that wasn’t sweet enough, we’ve also got a couple of great bakeries getting in on the fun too with weekly and daily deals! Check out Born & Bread Bakehouse and Gracious Bakery for great honey-inspired treats.
How are you celebrating National Honey Month? Let us know in the comments below. Wishing everyone a sweet September!