What is honey?

The month of May and the sweet scent of acacias will always remind me of our first meeting. I was four years old when I first saw him, even though my grandmother said that the two of us had known each other since the first days of my life, but of course I couldn’t remember.

The smell of freshly baked bread woke me up that morning and I ran to the old kitchen, eager to try my grandmother’s wonder. My grandmother and her bread were not there, but on the wooden table there was a jar with a glittering liquid inside it. I tried to reach it but it was too short. I pull up a chair next to the table, and the next thing I remember is the soft, sweet scent of vanilla wafting from the jar. It was the smell of the forest, of the fresh grass, of the field of flowers, of summer itself. I wet my finger and tasted the magic liquid. Hmm…..the taste of it! It was the taste of summer, better than any sweet, sweeter than any cake, more delicious than any cake, it was the perfect taste. Then an angry voice scolded me: “Young lady! What are you doing? Keep your hands out of the jar! Honey should be treated with respect! You don’t eat it with your fingers from a jar! Take a wooden spoon “. Never use an aluminum one, because it ruins its flavor! And God forbid a plastic one! Now put some HONEY on this slice of bread! It’s even better with butter! Here, let me put it in your milk! “Honey granny? What is honey?” “Honey, my dear, it is the most precious gift that nature gave to human beings. It is so valuable that the Romans used it instead of gold and the ancient peoples worshiped bees, the miraculous insect that produces it!” “But why granny, is it so special?” “Because it heals your body and rejuvenates your spirit! That’s why! Now, boy, drink your milk, eat your breakfast, and come help me find the eggs! Hurry!”

Over the years, I discovered more and more amazing things about honey. It is a miraculous food that never expires and its consumption is not prohibited by any religion! Yes indeed honey unites us all! Honey is there for you when you are sick, when you have a sore throat, stomach ache, a cut, a bruise, uncomfortable blisters, headaches, acne, when you are stressed and weak. Kills germs and bacteria. The Egyptians used it during the embalming process.

But honey is not just a medicine! It is the healthiest food sweetener that exists. Cooks all over the world love HONEY because it mixes easily with other liquids due to its high level of fructose. Have you ever tried honey bread, honey dressing, honey carrot soup, honey chicken? Well, if not, it’s time to visit your local grocery store and surprise your family with something new for dinner tonight!

Addicted to caffeine? It’s time to save your money and your heart! Natural honey mixed with fresh water is much more effective than any energy drink when you need to boost your energy level.

Honey should be in any woman’s makeup kit! You can use it for your hair, skin problems and even to lose those three kilos that bother you so much. Cleopatra was world famous for her beauty! It is not surprising! The ancient Egyptians used honey for various cosmetic products. They knew that honey worked miracles for the complexion.

Every time you see one of those shiny jars on the supermarket shelves, don’t walk by, stop and put it in your cart! Remember! What is honey? Honey is a feast for your senses!