Björn's Colorado Honey is a local staple and can be found at nearly every farmers' market in the Denver metro .There are few things that speak to the overall flavor of a region more than local honey, and Björn's Colorado Honey is perhaps the most well-known producer of it in the state.
The family's company in Sweden is named after the type of honey they produce, skogshonung, meaning"forest honey," after the thick forests of southern Sweden where most of their hives are located. While Pontus could no longer produce the Pontus and Lara's daughter, Ester, has been checking the bees with her dad since she was two years old."Honey is such a cool souvenir, you know. It's a taste of a place. It has a terroir, just like wine does," Lara says."It supports the local economy and supports beekeepers and open spaces in the area.
For a special treat, Björn's Colorado Honey lineup also includes two collaborations with local brands. The Sweet and Spicy Honey is a blend of whipped honey and. It's great anywhere you would normally use hot honey: as a glaze for grilled meats or a dip for fried chicken or pizza crust. Lara suggests using it with a splash of vinegar as a marinade for shelled shrimp before grilling.
, grill them and drizzle with vanilla bean honey to serve. For a little hot honey action, make Sweet and Spicy Glazed Fall Veggies.Cut your favorite winter squash, Brussels sprouts, beets and/or sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces and spread onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add some peeled and smashed cloves of garlic if you have them.