The Savannah Bee Company Honeycomb
Honeycomb (the wax cells built by honeybees) is sweet and pleasantly chewy; this one has smooth floral flavors. Try a slice of honeycomb on a cheese plate-it's especially good with Jack, cheddar, and blue. $19 for 10 ounces; 912-234-0688 or savannahbee.com
Really Raw Honey
Unprocessed honey contains bits of propolis (what bees use as sealant for the hive), honeycomb, and pollen that add chewy texture. It's earthy, creamy, and full flavored. Dab some on a grilled cheese sandwich, or whisk it into a vinaigrette. $12 for 1 pound; 800-732-5729 or reallyrawhoney.com
J. P. Berger Lavender Honey
Varietal honey results when bees gather nectar from a particular type of blossom (like lavender). This one is intensely floral and delightfully tangy; great drizzled over Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream. $19 for 14.4 ounces; 800-596-0885 or chefshop.com
Sabatino Tartufi White Truffle Honey
Truffles and honey are a heavenly match-who knew? Try this heady
stuff on goat cheese crostini, or stir it into a pan sauce for seared beef, pork, or chicken. $34 for 8.8 ounces; 800-221-7714
or deandeluca.com
D'Arbo Clover Honey
Creamed (or whipped) honey is opaque and spreadable. This one has a silky texture, perfumy aroma, and caramel flavors. Smear some on whole grain toast. $12 for 1.1 pounds; 877-446-8763 or igourmet.com