HONEY AND WEIGHT LOSS

All you need to know about Honey and Weight loss   Honey has been touted as a natural weight loss aid due to its sweetness and ability to replace processed sugars in the diet. However, it’s important to remember that honey is still a form of sugar and should be consumed in moderation as part […]

Why the Honey never expires

Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that is produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. Unlike most other types of food, honey does not spoil or expire, and can be stored for long periods of time without losing its flavor or quality, considering the honey is stored at optimal temperature. Storage and temperature can […]

The origin story of Honey

Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that is produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It has been used for millennia, approximately from 9000 years as a sweetener and has also been prized for its medicinal properties. The origin of honey can be traced back to ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and […]

What is the confusion About MGO, UMF and K Factor

Manuka honey is a type of honey that is produced from the nectar of the manuka tree, which is native to New Zealand. This honey is known for its unique flavor and medicinal properties, and has gained popularity in recent years as a natural health remedy. One of the key factors that sets manuka honey […]

8 FOODS TO PAIR HONEY WITH

Honey has been used with foods as a premium addition to food for thousands of years, when the only way to obtain great honey was to face the hive yourself. Thankfully, we at Al-Shifa, do the job for you and bring you pure, great tasting honey to your doorstep. Let us delve into the possible […]

HONEYED FROZEN YOGURT PIE

YIELD: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups – graham cracker crumbs 6 T – unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup – Black forest honey For the Filling: 1/2 cup – heavy cream 1/2 cup – full fat Greek yogurt 2 T –Black forest honey 1/2 tsp. – vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract […]

HONEY BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES WITH SEA SALT

YIELD: Makes 9 blondies INGREDIENTS 1 stick – salted butter 1/4 cup –Black forest honey 1 – egg 1 T – flaked sea salt, for sprinkling over top when done 1 cup – all-purpose flour 1 cup – dark brown sugar 1 tsp. – vanilla extract 1/2 cup – chocolate chunks 1/2 cup – toasted walnuts, […]

SLOW COOKER LAMB SHANKS WITH HONEY-POMEGRANATE GLAZE

YIELD: Makes 2 to 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 or 3, about 1 lb. each – lamb shanks 1 tsp. – coarse salt 1/2 tsp. – smoked paprika 1/4 tsp. – freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup – carrot, chopped 1/2 cup – onion, chopped 1/2 cup – celery, chopped 2 – garlic cloves, bruised 1/2 cup […]

TOASTED ALMOND & HONEY COLD BREW FRAPPUCCINO

YIELD: Makes 3 (12 oz.) servings INGREDIENTS 8 fl. oz. – mocha cold brew concentrate 8 fl. oz. – whole milk 6 fl. oz. – Honey-Almond Condensed Milk (recipe below) 2 cups – ice, or as needed honey, for garnish Honey Whipped Cream (recipe below), for garnish Honey-Almond Brittle Dust (recipe below), for garnish For Honey-Almond […]

CHEWY HONEY OATMEAL COOKIES

YIELD: Makes 24 cookies INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup – butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup – granulated sugar 1/2 cup – Natural honey 1 large – egg 1 tsp. – vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups – quick cooking rolled oats 1 cup – whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp. – salt 1 tsp. – ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. […]