Vipers Bugloss Honey

May 11 2010

A few key things happened after I got married.

A change of title from Miss to Mrs, an update to 'married' on my facebook status, a brief pondering of what will become of my now redundant 'I heart my boyfriend' t-shirt, and the strangest of all- a sudden and inexplicable explosion of sweet and sugary foods in my diet.

I kid you not, the day immediately after the wedding, it was sugar overload.

Although I've heard of the phenomenon, I've always thought myself immune to the seductive advances of the 'I can finally let myself go now that I'm married' club but, seriously, what other explanation can there be?

This sunny Tuesday afternoon I succumbed to the temptation of delicious honey from New Zealand brand J. Friend and Co. which I acquired during a Saturday shopping trip to Simon Johnson. I was drawn to the pretty packaging and interesting varieties with odd little names like 'Vipers Bugloss' that I struggle to pronounce. The poetic description on the back reads 'light pollen and floral notes with a distinctive vanilla taste'. Sounds good right? Well, boy is it ever. It can be eaten straight from the jar. No need for useless intermediary items like toast or crackers... or a spoon. Nuh-uh.

However, I can't go past the combination of honey and lemon tea. One of my faves.

For a less conventional serving suggestion (that I discovered only just today) -place a generous dollop of honey directly onto a slice of lemon and enjoy. Where has this concept been my whole life?

{ photos by amy moss }

posted under Drink,Food,Found Objects,me and my blog.

Comments

ashleylynnfry said on May 11, 2010
Oh my, oh my! That looks SO decadent & wonderful.

& the lemon with honey idea- awesome! I agree, why did I never think of that before!

Thanks for sharing.

xoxo
Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. said on May 12, 2010
Oh I thought I was immune to that as well! No sir, as soon as my boyfriend and I moved in together it was treats, treats, treats all the time...he of course can indulge with no repercussions.

Thanks for the honey treat tip!

XO
Lenore
Amy said on May 12, 2010
That honey looks amazing and all the descriptions are making my mouth water. I just might have to order a jar...or 5.
elizabeth (sophisticated pie) said on May 12, 2010
well, i have never heard of this phenomena... how interesting. regardless, that honey looks awesome and delicious. i too would have been drawn in by the lovely packaging and tempting description!
Caitlin said on May 12, 2010
Looks great! My new favorite thing is mixing honey and plain non-fat Greek yogurt for a delicious, healthy snack. Can't go wrong with that.

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Punctuation Mark said on May 13, 2010
Love your story about sweets... maybe it is because you are living a very sweet life! have a nice one!
Caitlin said on May 15, 2010
I, too, love honey in yogurt, but my new yogurt of choice is aussie style. If you can find it, try it. So good! Honey by itself is lovely too, and this post makes me want to buy a jar for myself! Yum!
Marinka said on May 19, 2010
I love those photos
Shine little light* said on May 19, 2010
DROOL. Oh my. I have such a thing for honey at the moment. On toast, with lots of butter all melty and amazing. On a lemon sounds BRILLIANT! *s*
jonahliza said on May 22, 2010
oh, i love honey and lemon tea, too. every since i was a kid. <3
Blooming tea said on Aug 20, 2010
Oh.. my.. that's so yummy! it's mouth watering!

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