Traditionally and by necessity, in times past African Americans in the Sandhills of North Carolina used the "natural resources from the forests, waters, and fields around them to sustain life and heal themselves" (Jenkins, 2003). One such resource was honey. "Honey from the forest could sweeten an herbal tea or kiss a hot biscuit" (Mitchell, 2008). According to a National Honey Board survey, African Americans are returning to their roots and using more honey in recent years than in the not too distant past.
In celebration of National Honey Month (September) and the many uses of honey, a few links to some tasty recipes (the honey yeast rolls look amazing) and alternative uses of honey are posted below. We would love to hear how you use honey in cooking, for health, or as a beauty treatment!
Links
http://www.southernliving.com/food/kitchen-assistant/honey-recipes-00417000068876/
http://www.honey.com/nhb/recipes/
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Natural-Health/1999-02-01/Honey-Benefits.aspx
References
Jenkins, Ammie (2003). Sandhills Family Legacies Volume One. Healing from the Land.
Mitchell, Patricia B. (1993). Soul on Rice. African Influences on American Cooking.
