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7 ways to use Cloister Honey for Valentines Day

Looking for a last minute desert idea ? Our home made honey truffles are it!

The cutest and tastiest gift boxes yet! Add something special for your someone special by including a “Love” graham cracker cookie or a mouth-water chocolate covered marshmallow!

Date prep 1.0: Pour wildflower honey in your bath as an defoliator to cure that dry winter skin!

Step 1: Add two cups of honey in your bath and soak for 15 minutes
Step 2: Add two cups of honey in your bath and soak for another 15 minutes

Date prep 2.0: Give your hair that extra shine courtesy of your favorite local honey company! After shampooing, mix one teaspoon of our wildflower honey and 5 cups of warm water and massage throughout your golden locks. Rinse, and dry as you normally would!

Having a Valentine’s party? Step your party up a notch by adding a honeycomb to your cheeseboards… right next to the melted Brie. We promise you won’t regret it!

Start your V-day focusing on YOU! Add a spoonful of our whipped lavender honey to your morning cup of Chamomile or Earl Grey tea.

Planning on cooking at home for a romantic night in? Add some of our spicy flavored honey to top off your main dish! Think ghost pepper honey on top of salmon, or Bourbon Infused glazed over a pork chop!

Season’s Greetings with Gourmet Garnishes

What’s better than an edible holiday garnish that’s easy, fabulous, and delicious? These Cocoa-Powdered Almond-Filled Pine Cones add the perfect touch to any holiday arrangement – think décor for the dinner table, embellishment on a winter dessert, or alongside appetizers and beverages.

Honey Marshmallows for S'mores

Of course, the classic s’more is delicious, but have you made homemade marshmallow s'mores yet? They are top-notch. And what’s better Homemade honey marshmallows – it just can’t get better than this.

Earth Day: Green Behind the Scenes

In recent years, there has been an increased awareness for our environment on both a global and a local scale; proof of this can be seen in the beautifully crafted green space atop center-city Charlotte’s very own Ritz-Carlton hotel. This rooftop space houses more than just vibrant spring flowers and garden veggies, its home to more than 100,000 Cloister honey bees!

When Life Gives You Lemons… Squeeze Them!

The benefits of consuming warm lemon water first thing in the morning have been discussed in many health books and blogs. As an avid yogi and forever student to the many facets of wellness, it is one of the most commonly practiced Ayurvedic morning rituals, among many others (some of which include waking 20-30 minutes before sunrise, morning and evening tongue scraping, and essential oil self-messaging).