photo courtesy of the National Honey Board

The contest kicked off August 2 and runs through September 15. To enter, just visit Honey.com and submit your original or favorite recipe that includes 100% pure honey by 11:59 pm on September 15, 2010.

Prizes

Winners will be chosen randomly to take home one of three Le Creuset® cookware prizes!

• The sweet grand prize is a nine-piece Le Creuset® cookware set with a retail value of $1,600.
• Second prize is a five-piece Le Creuset® cookware set valued at $500. 
• Third prize is a Le Creuset® Dijon Honey Pot and honey gift basket, approximate retail value $200.

To learn more, including entry directions and contest rules, visit Honey.com.

I hope you’ll take this opportunity to enter and share a recipe and perhaps invite your friends and family to do the same.

photo courtesy of the National Honey Board

The Endangered Honey Bear

Overlooked in the pantry in recent years, the iconic honey bear is reestablishing itself as the #1 secret ingredient for foodies everywhere. The Food Channel even named honey as a top food trend (check out the declaration here!). To help bolster the honey bear’s comeback and ensure it stays off the “endangered” list for good, the National Honey Board is encouraging everyone to use more honey. If you’re looking for 100% pure honey, make sure the label only has one ingredient: honey. Your local grocery store and farmers markets are perfect places to find 100% pure honey.

About the National Honey Board

The National Honey Board is a federal research and promotion board under USDA oversight that conducts research, marketing and promotion programs to help maintain and expand markets for honey and honey products. These programs are funded by an assessment of one cent per pound on domestic and imported honey.

Das Caramelinis are bite size, all natural French Salted Caramels. These Fleur de Sel gourmet caramels are hand made with care and made with 100% natural ingredients, and ingredients are procured locally whenever possible.

Each box is approximately 4 oz. and contain, 16-18 Carmel pieces.  The Carmelinis makes this a great everyday treat because of its size.  Carmelinis come in a variety of flavors, so you are sure to find one you will love!

Classic
The original flavor of Das Caramelinis is the flavor of Lavender & Honey.  Made from fresh and local cream and natural butter, acacia honey, and a subtle lavender flavor, each Carmelini is topped off with the rare Fleur de Sel salt from Brittany.

 
Cafe Cortado
Carmel is blended with freshly brewed expresso and whole coffee bean.  Topped with the wonderful Fleru de Sel.

 
Chocolate & Walnut
Dark Chocolate and toasted walnut is mixed with a hint of Ancho Chili for a unique flavor.  Polished with a sprinkling of the french salt.

Orange & Honey
Orange zest, Indian cardamon, and acacia honey create this refreshing Orange & Honey Caramel. Fleur de Sel tops off this creation.

Ginger & Pistachio
Candied ginger and chunks of freshly roasted organic Pistachio nut.  Of course, sprinked with the signature salt.

Chai Latte
Whole Indian Cardamom, Cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of cloves creates the Chai Latte Carmelini.  Perfect for Chai lovers!

Lemon & Honey
Honey, Meyer lemon zest and Thai lemongrass are blended with a touch of Indonesian Green Peppercorns to create the unique flavor of this lemony Carmelini.

Chili Pecan
Sweet at first, and then your get the three pepper chili spice. Fresh pecans, from a small farm in Texas, are added in this indulgent bite size caramel.

Das Caramelinis are available at DasFoods.com or Amazon.com.

Price: $6.99 each or $15.75 for a 3 Pack on Amazon.com.