Honey

This artfully revised edition of a 25-year-old classic turns the spotlight on one of nature's most luscious and versatile foods. In colors ranging from golden yellow to dark amber, each of the 3, 000-plus varieties of honey is as distinct as the blossom from which it comes. With this illustrated guide in hand, you'll be able to comb the aisles of your local farmers market, expertly picking through jars of clover, orange blossom, alfalfa and eucalyptus honeys, chatting it up with your local beekeeper all the while. The over 100 delectable recipes offer an array of ideas for incorporating honeys of all varieties into sauces, soups, sorbets and more.