Hot Honey

~ Tandy

I was sitting drinking coffee one morning and decided I needed to make hot honey. I am not sure where that spark of an idea came from. But, I ran with it, and went straight to the kitchen and made some. I took a jar to a friend as a hostess gift. And then glazed carrots with some when we had a dinner party.

Hot Honey Carrots, Minted Sour Cream And Spicy Chicken Traybake
Hot Honey Carrots, Minted Sour Cream And Spicy Chicken Traybake

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Living a full life

My Aunt Ros lived her life to the fullest, for as long as she could. She took many paths in the journey of her life, taking me with her by teaching me along the way. First there was crystal healing which led me to study aromatology and Bach flower remedies. She studied to become a reflexologist and shiatsu therapist and taught me about both disciplines. When she gave NLP courses, she took me along, and I have walked on live coals several times. And later in life, Ros decided to go and get her Degree in Higher Education. She taught University Students and one year when I went up to Johannesburg she took me along to a class she was giving. She was an amazing educator, and I know that the people she taught would have learnt a lot of life lessons along the way.

Saying what needs to be said

I never missed an opportunity to visit Ros and Vic (my Uncle) when I was in Johannesburg. And I enjoyed our walks on the beach when they came down to Gordons Bay. After my Uncle died, Ros decided to move down to be closer to her youngest children, and we would walk along the Muizenberg coast line and talk. The chats we had on these walks were just two adults talking about life. But the most important conversation we had was when I told her what needed to be said when I knew she was dying. In May she turned 70 and was full of life, but the end was drawing close, and on the 10th of October she passed away. Fly with the angels Ros, you will be missed.

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Hot Honey

Add more chilli flakes for an even hotter honey
Recipe Category: Condiments
Makes enough for: 342 grams
All Rights Reserved: An original recipe from Lavender and Lime

Ingredients

  • 335 g honey
  • 15 mls chilli flakes
  • 5 mls apple cider vinegar

Method

  • Place the honey into a small saucepan and warm over a low temperature until your honey is no longer thick
  • When the honey is runny, add the chilli flakes, increase the temperature slightly, and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Remove from the heat, add the vinegar and stir to combine
  • Pour into a sterilized glass jar and use as needed (you can strain off the chilli flakes if you don't want to use them with the honey)

Notes

See this post on how I sterilize my glass jars.
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I am passionate about using regional, seasonable and sustainable produce when I cook. I live in Gordons Bay with my husband and dogs. We visit new places locally and overseas as often as we can to experience the food of the area. Follow along on our adventures!

26 thoughts on “Hot Honey”

  4. Hi Tandy, I’m really sorry to learn about your aunt’s passing. 70 is young. This recipe for hot honey reminds me of my dad’s colds and flu remedy of hot curry powder mixed in honey.

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  5. Hot honey is the new thing here in the US…used on pizza, especially with pepperoni, as well as chicken and more…I love your recipe for the coolness of the ingredients to offset the spicy hotness of the sweet honey…looks great!

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  7. The hot honey does sound good, and I know what you mean about getting an idea and having to immediately get up and do it. I’m sorry that you lost your aunt. She sounds like she was an amazing woman.

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  10. The hot honey sounds wonderful, but I was equally moved by your memories of Ros. She clearly had an adventurous spirit and a gift for teaching. Wishing you comfort as you remember all the special times you shared together. ❤️

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  12. Sorry for your loss Tandy. Aunt Rod sounds like my kind of person. So nice you shared so much with her. I’ve never had hot honey but I have seen It in the markets and wondered about it.

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