When you think about purchasing a jar of Beezy Beez New York Raw Honey, you might begin brainstorming how to incorporate the sweetest of New York’s local food scene into your Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving is a time for family, flavor, fall colors, and who could forget the main attraction of the day- Turkey! As I was browsing ideas for a honey glaze, I spotted a recipe that would be sure to be simple to fix and even amaze your guests. Everyone appreciates a good meal, and because Thanksgiving is approaching, it is best to gather any information on recipes now rather than later. A recipe like this honey glaze will help the turkey be the shining star of your Thanksgiving dinner!

Thanksgiving has been one of my favorite holidays for as long as I can remember, and my parents have been proudly hosting the holiday for more than 30 years, beginning back when they were newlyweds. Every Thanksgiving, my mom starts cooking at 8:00 AM sharp, and my sister and I await the food to be ready. For a while, we channel surf between the exciting Dog Show and NFL Football. When guests arrive, then I assume it’s time for appetizers- which are usually olives, walnuts, cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, or a smorgasbord of italian meats like salami and prosciutto. I try not to fill up on the tasty apps, because I like to save a lot of room for the turkey. It is custom in my house to cook two turkeys, one in the oven, and a second one in a deep fryer which is cooked crispy and golden. I watch and wait patiently for the turkey to be ready. It’s my favorite dish on the menu, with stuffing being a close second. There’s nothing more Thanksgiving than sliced turkey topped with stuffing, drenched in the juiciest gravy. Yum! 

I do want to add, sometimes change is good, even if it’s for a little while. If you feel in the mood to change the recipe this year and swap your traditional turkey for a turkey glazed with Beezy Beez Raw Honey, following these steps will help a lot especially if this is your first time making a honey glazed turkey. 

To make the perfect honey glaze you will need:

1 Cup of 12 oz Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey

2 Cups of Brown Sugar

½ Cup of Dijon Mustard (Any brand that you prefer is fine to use)

2 Tablespoons of unsalted butter

2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar

Place your ingredients for the glaze into a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer by stirring nicely, breaking up lumpy chunks of sauce, so that the glaze is smooth and shiny. Once the turkey is fully roasted, handle it carefully out of the oven, and baste it with your Beezy Beez Honey glaze. Place the turkey back into the oven uncovered, for 20-30 minutes more. 

Thanksgiving is an important day for me and my family every year, as it’s a gathering of being appreciative of the memories we get to make in life, and giving thanks to one another for their presence, traditions, and unconditional love.

This Beezy Beez Raw Honey glaze is a new addition to your kitchen that you must try, and Beezy Beez New York Raw Honey is available to buy in 2 pounds, 12 ounces, or 1 pound. You can also try a honey glazed turkey with our Hott Honey, or our amazing Original flavor if you are new to our brand. To shop with us for this Thanksgiving, head to http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ 

As Winter and the holiday season approaches, I can already feel my oven preheating to make another dessert. Making cakes and cookies is a favorite pastime of mine, especially around the holidays. Making something to enjoy, and sharing it with my family and friends, is one of my greatest pleasures in life. To me, there is nothing that brings people together more than a meal can. Food is a way of sharing old and new traditions, as well as an act of kindness. It can help people understand each other, and start new traditions and inspire ideas- even ideas for meal planning during those busy work weeks! I love relaxing on a Saturday night by making a cake to enjoy with a Netflix series, and red velvet is my personal favorite. I do however, love trying new flavors, and have wanted to try making a honey cake from scratch for quite some time since trying a slice in a diner many years ago. 

Thanks to Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, I can add a special kind of sweetness to this recipe I found while browsing for the recipe that felt like “the perfect one” to make. I found this cake recipe from a baking blog, and substituted the unspecified honey that was listed, with Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey. My holiday baking usually begins around after Thanksgiving, and I am excited to try this one this season! Since I’m new to making my own honey cake, I found an easy recipe with a honey glaze that is perfect for beginner chefs. Here are all of the ingredients you will need:

1. cup (120 g) all purpose flour
2. ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
3. 1½ tsp baking powder
4. ¼ tsp baking soda
5. ½ tsp salt
6. ½ tsp ground cinnamon
7. ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter - melted
8. ¼ cup (52 g) unflavored vegetable oil - I use canola oil
9. 1½ tsp vanilla extract/essence
10. 2 large eggs - room temperature
11. ½ cup (120 g) whole milk
12. ½ cup (170 g) Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey
13. ¼ cup (25 g) sliced almonds- *if you want to, but remember you do not have to add almonds. 

Then, to make the glaze for the cake you will need to follow these steps:

1. 1½ tsps (10 g) honey
2. 1½ tsps (8 g) unsalted butter

To start cooking, or at least to prepare to start cooking, you must preheat your oven to 180 degrees, and use an 8 x 3 cake pan. Light grease your cake pan, and gently line it with parchment paper. 

In a large mixing bowl, mix together your flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon with a whisk until the mixture is well combined. 

In another large mixing bowl, combine the melts butter, oil, vanilla, and 2 large eggs.

In a small bowl, combine milk with Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey. Heat this mixture for 30 seconds in the microwave or stovetop. 

Set each of the three bowls aside.

Add the dry ingredients and the small bowl of honey/milk into the butter/oil/egg mixture. Whisk the dry ingredients and butter/oil/eggs. Then, once they are combined, add in the Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey/Milk mixture. Your cake batter should appear thin.

Then, pour your cake batter into the cake pan and bake for 30 minutes. When taking the cake out of the oven, leave it to cool for 20 minutes before serving.

If you want to make glaze for your cake, combine Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey with unsalted butter, and whisk gently until combined. After whisking the glaze, use a baking brush to place glaze on the cake. You can add as little or as much glaze as you prefer. 

I am looking forward to trying out this new recipe this season! This cake seems like a delicious treat as well as a great addition to any Hanukkah or Christmas gathering. This honey cake might even be a great gift this year for any foodie or just if you want to spread some holiday cheer! Beezy Beez Honey is made in New York and is raw and natural. To learn more about us, visit http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ to see our honey varieties, coffee brews, pastries, and more treats you will love when you come into our cafe.