Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
Surprise your family this holiday season! YIELD: Makes 12 muffins INGREDIENTS 2 cups – all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. – ground cinnamon 1 tsp. – baking soda 1/2 tsp. – salt 1/2 cup – chopped walnuts 1 cup – solid-pack pumpkin 1 cup – honey 1/4 cup – vegetable oil 2 – eggs, at room temperature, slightly beaten 1/4 cup – low-fat buttermilk 1 tsp. – vanilla extract DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda […]
Honey By the Numbers
Honey is such a unique substance. It doesn’t spoil, it has antimicrobial properties, it can be used as food or medicine for humans. In fact, honey is the only product of insects that humans can eat. Let’s break down some facts about how honey is made. Bees have been making honey the same way for […]
The Top 10 Benefits of Raw Honey
It Is Antibacterial and Anti-fungal Raw honey contains hydrogen peroxide, making it antiseptic, and it is very low in moisture, which essentially smothers most microorganisms. Manuka honey, in particular, has been used to treat antibiotic-resistant staph infections. Good for Coughs and Sore Throats Honey has been used as a throat remedy for centuries. Try […]
Science Backing Up Claims About Honey
Honey has been used for millennia as something of a cure-all. It has been used to treat wounds, infections, coughs and sore throats, and even digestive issues. While some people continue to believe in honey’s effectiveness based on long-term usage, others opt to wait for science to back up the claims. And science is doing […]