The word honey holds different meanings to me but is equally important in one way as it is in another. I distinctly remember as a young child my 'Mammaw' calling me "honey" in her southern drawl. She was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia and had that southern knack for hosting, homemaking, and of course cooking. Peanut Butter and Honey Toast, which you'll find as the first recipe in the book, is something I have eaten every morning since I could chew. It has stood the test of time on my palate. I've studied the relationship between food and culture informally over the years but also formally while studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Honey, above all else, has struck me. It's used in nearly every cuisine. It can serve as a key ingredient at the base of a dish or as a finishing touch. It is delicious and sweet, never spoils, and is the product of nature's hard work. Its nutritional, medicinal wholesomeness has the ability to bring people together and I hope this book does the same.