Fresh Homemade Ricotta – YUM

While doing our daily (but fun) task of visiting food blogs and web sites, we happened upon friend to Honey Ridge Farms and food blogger, Julia M.’s recipe for homemade ricotta. We could stop right here and give you the link- knowing the words “homemade” and “ricotta”  alone would entice most, if not all foodies. However, we would like to elaborate on the yummy-ness that is this recipe. 

Julia has posted about our Honey Cremes before, and although this has less to do with Honey Creme (which Julia drizzles over the ricotta- OMG!)  and more to do with an amazing cheese recipe, we feel it is our duty to share this gem with our followers and friends. 

 

She even has some great ideas for what to do with the leftover whey- that Julia thinks of EVERYTHING! Bon apetit and thanks to you Julia! 

Welcome Honey Ridge Farms!

We were excited to see that Whole Foods, the Manhassett, Long Island location, now carries Honey Ridge Farms honey crèmes—Lemon, Blackberry and Raspberry—and wanted to share that with our friends!  If you shop at Whole Foods, check your honey section and, if Honey Ridge Farms is there, send us a snapshot and the location.   Spread the love and follow the honey! 

Fruit Cheesecake with Blackberry Honey Creme

We couldn’t think of a better way to satisfy the cravings stemming from our New Year’s resolution to work out more! We all know that everything is better in moderation- well almost everything (some things are better in excess- you’ll see what we mean). This recipe for Fruit Cheesecake with Blackberry Honey Creme will leave you wanting more! Don’t worry, it has fresh fruit on it, so it can’t be all that bad. Right? 

Now, lets talk about what makes this cheesecake oh so good. The Queen’s Notebook blogger, Betty Ann shares with us (and you) her easy-peasy  cheese cake recipe, followed by even easier instructions to assemble this confection perfection. 

She tops off the cheese cake with our Blackberry Honey Creme, which you can purchase by going to our website. Check out Betty Ann’s website for daily tips, tricks and recipes influenced by her Asian heritage. 

Thanks Betty Ann! 

Lemon Curd and Honey Creme Napoleon and a GIVEAWAY!

Woo-hoo! Dessert and a giveaway. Have we died and gone to Honey Heaven- you betcha!  Chef Cheryl Lee of the blog, Black Girl Chef’s Whites shares this simply gorgeous Lemon Curd and Honey Creme Napoleon recipe made using both the Lemon and Raspberry Honey Cremes! We should let you know that Cheryl did have to go to some semi- drastic measures to bring you this recipe, including cutting her 4 year old off after she was caught spooning Raspberry Honey Creme into her mouth! We really wish we had a picture of this Cheryl!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The steps are very easy to follow and are accompanied by great photos to guide you along your way. Cheryl is also hosting a giveaway on her blog, which is going on NOW! You can find this Lemon Curd and Honey Creme Napoleon recipe here as well as details to the giveaway! Thanks Chef Cheryl!

Cheese Cups, Parmesan Sticks & “Salabat”,Filipino Ginger Tea

We shared this recipe with our Facebook and Twitter followers last week and it’s so great- we decided to share it again! Another big thank you to blogger Elizabeth Ann Quirino and her blog, TheQueen’sNotebook.com for coming up with yet another delectable design using our Honey Cremes. Elizabeth used our Clover Honey Creme in all three creations. Her Cheese Cups are filled with a sharp and spicy pimento spread- and the flavors are nicely balanced out with the Honey Creme.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth’s Parmesan sticks are so easy to make- there is NO excuse not to try them out. Only 2 ingredients (3 including the Clover Honey Creme) are needed to yield a batch of these truly delicious, slightly decadent and definitely savory pastry treats.

Lastly, Elizabeth shows us how to make a traditional Filipino ginger tea called Salabat. Salabat can be used to treat sore throats and colds. Great to have on hand during the sometimes brutal winter season.

Visit TheQueen’sNotebook.com today and everyday for more great recipes and family stories courtesy of our friend Elizabeth. Bon appetit!

Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate and Honey Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce Giveaway!

Here’s something to warm you up during the cold and often inclement weather of Winter. Try this intoxicating Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate, courtesy of blogger Gwen P. of www.Bunkycooks.com.

Before you scroll down and start drooling, we want to announce that Bunkycooks.com will also be hosting a giveaway where one lucky winner will receive a trio of Honey Ridge Farms Honey Cremes. Click here for the recipes below as well as details for the giveaway! 

Gwen’s take on a traditional hot chocolate is intense to say the least. She used Mexican chocolate from the region of Taza- which is a stone ground, organic chocolate and contains 70% cacao and raw sugar. She then sweetened it up using our Spiced Honey Crème.

She then shares this adult version of Cranberry sauce made with our Cranberry Honey Creme and fresh orange. It is so simple and fun to make – especially when adding the Grand Mariner! 

Lastly, Gwen gives some great tips for entertaining as well as easy and great Holiday appetizer idea.  All you need is a nice wedge of Manchego, some Apricot Honey Creme and some dried apricots. Voila! 

Don’t you just want to jump through your screen and taste these goodies? Thanks Gwen! 

 

Cranberry Honey Creme Stuffed Orange Pancakes

Winter mornings can be harsh and getting out of a nice warm bed or hot shower can prove difficult. Well, your lucky to have stopped here because we just found a way to make it a little more worthwhile. This absolutely amazing stuffed pancake recipe was shared with us by our blogger friend Emme Ribeiro ,www.FoodSamba.com

The flavors of the orange and cranberry complement each other nicely, and the fluffy pancake serves as an excellent tool for sponging up all the yummy honey goodness! The warm maple syrup just tops it off! 

 

Her recipe is simple and easy to follow- and best of all, it guarantees a delicious outcome! For a link to this recipe click here. Become a follower of Emme’s blog and check back frequently for some other delectable food ideas as well as some other great uses for Honey Ridge Farms- Honey Crèmes. Thanks Emme! 

A Super Duper Giveaway

We are excited to share news that blogger, Suki D. of SuperDuperFantastic.com will be hosting a great Holiday giveaway! 

One lucky winner will receive the Honey Creme Gift Set, just in time for the holidays. The sample gift pack includes four 2.25 oz. jars of Honey Ridge Farms’ best selling honey cremes – Apricot, Blackberry, Lemon and Raspberry.

This giveaway is super duper easy to enter (click here), so make sure you do!  Also, follow Superduperfantastic.com daily for fantastic cooking tips and recipes! 

 

ASIAN PORK GINGER MEATBALLS with APRICOT HONEY GLAZE

Thanks once again to Honey Ridge Farms’ blogger friend Elizabeth Ann Quirino- creator and blogger for The Queen’s Notebook for coming up with yet another delicious recipe- this time featuring our Apricot Honey Creme. Her Asian Pork Ginger Meatballs with Apricot Honey Glaze fuse together the savory and sweet and are certain palate pleasers. The meatballs are perfect served as appetizers for holiday parties or simply accompanying a fragrant rice. Do we really have to mentions how popular you’ll be at holiday parties with these in hand? An easy, delicious and tasty recipe- we couldn’t ask for more!

Check out Elizabeth’s blog- The Queen’s Notebook daily for her take on Asian Fusion cuisine, and this recipe by clicking here.

Have a happy Monday!