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Honey: 12,000 Years of History

Bees preserved in amber, dating back 40-50 million years, suggest that honey has been around for an incredibly long time. Records from the Stone Age show that humans have been collecting honey for at least 12,000 years. Beekeeping, the practice of maintaining bee colonies and harvesting their honey, has been around for about 7,000 years. In ancient times, honey was considered the food of the gods, and according to legend, Queen Cleopatra bathed in milk and honey to preserve her beauty. There are countless delicious dishes that honey can enhance with its unique flavor. Here's one such recipe:


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