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Make Healthy Food More Palatable With Delicious Honey

cooking with honey

You know that eating more vegetables will improve your health, but vegetables are not always the tastiest foods on the planet. If you’ve been struggling to include more veggies in your meals because you’re not a big fan of their flavors, we have the perfect solution: dress them up with some raw honey from Hawaii. […]

How Mac Nuts Were Originally Enjoyed

origins of macadamia nuts

These days, we enjoy crunchy and delicious mac nuts as snacks, on salads, and even in desserts. It wasn’t always this way! Before Europeans arrived to the Hawaiian Islands and began farming and harvesting macadamia nuts, the aborigines of Australia had their own way of enjoying these nuts, which grew in the Great Dividing Range […]

The Coolest Way to Get Energy This Summer: Coffee Popsicles!

Does the heat of summer have you feeling drained of energy? We know the perfect way to cool off: with homemade coffee popsicles! This popsicle recipe lets you enjoy Hawaiian Ka’u coffee from Hawaii’s Local Buzz without the heat. Make sure you plan ahead — these take about 4 hours to freeze. You’ll need: 2 […]

Studies Indicate That Honey is Good for Your Blood

health benefits of eating honey

Whether you have high blood pressure and are trying to reduce it, or your blood pressure is within normal limits and you’re trying to keep it that way, the foods you eat can have a profound effect. Studies show that including honey in your diet could help keep blood pressure under control. A study published […]

What Does 100% Arabica Coffee Really Mean?

100% arabica coffee

You’ve probably seen the statement “100% Arabica coffee” on the packages of some of your favorite brews, but do you know what this statement means? It actually refers to the species of coffee the package contains. There are more than 100 species of coffee, and Coffea arabica is one of them. Of the 100 coffee […]

This Honeylicious Ice Cream is the Perfect Way to Cool Off This Summer

When the summer heat strikes, few things taste as good as a cool bowl of ice cream. This summer, serve up bowls of this delicious Salty Honey Ice Cream. The recipe is simple to follow and results in a treat that will have everyone asking for seconds. You’ll love how the saltiness balances out the […]

3 Good Reasons to Indulge in Dark Chocolate Every Day

Have you ever thought chocolate would be even more enjoyable if you didn’t feel guilty every time you bit into a bar? Actually, as long as you’re eating good quality dark chocolate, you don’t have to feel bad for indulging. There are plenty of good reasons to snack on a little dark chocolate every day. […]

Give Your Summer Salads Extra Pizazz With This Honey Lime Vinaigrette

In the hot summer months, a fresh salad can really hit the spot. For the tastiest salad around, try using this homemade Honey Lime Vinaigrette dressing atop of your greens. It’s tangy, refreshing, and healthy, especially when made with our raw honey from Hawaii. You’ll need: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (you will need about […]

Try Macadamias Instead of Pine-Nuts for a Tasty Creamy Pesto

Fresh, green pesto is delicious on pasta, salads and sandwiches. Most pestos are made with pine nuts, which add creaminess and a hint of earthy flavor. However, if you love creamy, natural pesto, there’s an even better choice: make yours with macadamia nuts instead. This drool-worthy macadamia nut recipe will soon become a family favorite! […]

Caught a Summer Cold? Make Tasty Natural Honey Cough Drops

Whenever the weather changes, people tend to develop colds. If you’ve been suffering from the summer sniffles and sneezes, we have just the thing to cure what ails you: homemade cough drops. Made with natural, raw honey to suppress coughs and boost your immune system, these cough drops will give your body the strength it […]