Adding honey depends entirely on its intended use. There's no single answer; its placement varies greatly depending on the application.
Culinary Uses:
- Breakfast: Drizzle honey over pancakes, waffles, or toast. (Reference 1)
- Beverages: Add honey to tea (Reference 8, Reddit tea thread), smoothies, or juices to enhance sweetness and add nutrients. (Reference 11)
- Baking: Honey can substitute for sugar in many recipes. However, adding it directly as "pockets" in a cake likely won't work as expected. The honey will be absorbed, resulting in uneven texture. (Reference 4, Reddit baking thread)
- Salad Dressings: Honey can add a unique sweetness to vinaigrettes. (Reference 8)
- Glazes: Honey creates delicious glazes for meats or vegetables. (Reference 5)
- Beer Brewing: Add honey after boiling to retain its flavor. (Reference Reddit Homebrewing thread).
Other Uses:
- Skincare: Honey has moisturizing and antibacterial properties, making it beneficial for skincare applications. (Reference 3)
- Cough Suppressant: Honey can soothe coughs, but its usage should be consulted with a medical professional, especially for children. (Reference 2)
- Energy Booster: Honey provides a natural source of energy. (Reference 6)
- Allergy Relief: Some individuals use honey for localized allergy relief, although effectiveness can vary. (Reference 7)
Beekeeping Context:
Adding honey supers to a beehive is done to give bees more space to store honey. A super is best placed on top of a previously filled one, especially if the bees need to draw out honeycomb foundation. Adding a super is done when the bees have nearly filled the previous super (about 2/3 full). (Reference BeeListener article) The timing of adding supers also depends on the season and nectar flow. (Reference Honeyflow forum threads)
