Honey - A Sweet Term of Endearment

The most common term of endearment I have for my husband is "honey". In fact it actually feels strange to call him by his first name. We use terms of endearment to show our love and affection for those we care about. The word honey not only implies affection referring to the nature of our relationship, but also has reference to a sweet taste. I am always trying to find new ways to use that sweet, sticky substance we call honey.

It is much more than that bottle or jar that sits up in your cupboard, hidden behind spices and sauces. That is where my jar used to be, but now it is either right in front or left out on the counter, and gets refilled often. My newest favorite is to sweeten grapefruit and all kinds of fruit instead of using sugar -- fabulous! I eat a lot of oatmeal and honey is my favorite sweetener. Blending honey in with butter makes a fantastic spread for just about anything! If you happen to get a bee sting, apply some honey. Have you ever tried using honey to remove a fruit stain on your clothing? If you need a quick boost of energy anytime during the day, honey can work just as well as caffeine. This means energy without chemicals, but with healthy nutrients and vitamins!

It is hard to have that perfect cup of tea without a little squeeze from the honey bear. Have you ever tried a little bit of honey in your coffee? With all the artificial sweeteners that have become 

so popular, I will continue to choose this "nectar of the gods", as Aristotle called it, any day.

This wonderful product can be found all over the world--naturally! If you decide to go find that bottle of honey that has been hidden in the back of your cupboard and it looks a little funny, don't be alarmed. Honey in sealed vats was found in King Tut's tomb after thousands of years, and it was not spoiled. Crystallizing is part of the natural process of preservation. If your bottle of honey looks like it has crystallized, simply place the bottle in a pan or bowl of hot water and it will soften and be ready to use.

And don't forget about honey in your skin care products. It absorbs and retains moisture and can help with those aging skin problems by keeping your skin hydrated and fresh.

So dig through all those spices, seasonings and bottles of things in your cupboard, look way in the back for that jar of liquid gold and use it! Honey and natural skin care products made with honey can be found at my website: http://deesbeeboutique.com.