There’s no such thing as “too much” of a good thing—but if you find yourself with extra honey or beeswax after your harvest, here are some ideas to use up your supply while freshening up your life!
If you’re hosting a dinner party, or looking to liven up your hors d’oeuvres, try adding some honey! Next time you’re thinking about appetizers, pair your honey with soft fresh cheese such as chèvre or brie alongside jam, nuts, and toasted bread. If you prefer to skip straight to the entrée, sweeten up your tomato sauce! Instead of heaps of sugar to your sauce to cut the acidic bite of a tomato, use honey for a healthier sauce that still holds onto rich flavors. Couple your sweet charcuterie board and pasta sauce with a crisp white wine, and you have a match made in heaven!
You might’ve heard that beeswax is “nature’s most versatile product”. With your leftover beeswax, you have plenty of options to use it around the house or in your garden! Season cast iron pans, condition your cutting boards and wooden spoons, or prevent rust by coating your garden tools in wax. You can even make your own beeswax lip balm and body butter to treat yourself to some self-care!
Honey and beeswax are as versatile as they come! Make the most out of what you have and experiment with more sweetness in your recipes and around your household.