Each honey is specific to its region, and in some cases it can't be found anywhere else. Patton uses Hawaiian flora to produce macadamia, lehua and Christmas berry honeys. Calif. With the myriad of flavors available, honey can be used in practically anything. Opton loves honey on plain yogurt and in ice cream, cookies and cornbread. The Marshalls like to use honey in everything they cook, including pasta sauces, chicken, fish and fruit drinks.
Honey also plays the starring role in mead, known as honey wine.
This ancient drink is made with a simple mixture of fermented honey and water. Popular in the homebrewing community, several honey producers also make this drink. He likens two of his wines to a Chardonnay and a fruity-style Riesling. According to Opton, honey found in ancient Egyptian tombs is still edible today. Since bees depended on honey for sustenance during the winter, they needed to create something that lasted a long time.