Sweeten the Deal with Savannah Bee’s Honey

By Kathleen Kim Published May 7, 2013

Here’s a dare for the serious grilling aficionado: next time you make that go-to marinade, squeeze in some honey. Trust us, it isn’t just for drizzling on your breakfast oatmeal. The versatile sweetener is Georgia-based Savannah Bee Company‘s specialty. The company’s robust Grill Honey adds a smoky-sweet flavor to marinades and helps caramelize the meats sizzling on the grill. Claim a 12 oz. bottle ($12) or the Everyday honey Sample Set ($16.25), featuring a trio of honeys, at various retailers or online.

Besides flavored honey, Savannah Bee–founded by beekeeping enthusiast Ted Dennard in 2002–offers a beeswax-based body care line. Buyers of the wooden grill planks ($10.70 for the cedar grill plank) receive a bonus: a recipe card of Dennard’s honey-glazed salmon.

Kathleen Kim

Former Digital Trends Contributor

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Dirty Sue is launching premium pickle juice to help you up your cocktail game

Dirty Sue is finally launching a pickle juice

Have you ever had a Pickleback? If not, you’re really missing out on a boozy, tangy treat. In the simplest terms, a Pickleback is a shot of liquor (usually a bourbon, rye, or other whiskey) directly followed by a shot of pickle juice or brine. The tangy, salty, spicy pickle juice perfectly offsets the warmth of the alcohol.

It’s a surprisingly great combination. And while you can dump out some juice from your favorite Kosher dills or sweet gherkins, wouldn’t you buy a bottle made specifically for a Pickleback instead?
Dirty Sue Premium Pickle Juice

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Sous vide ribeye: The foolproof way to a perfect steak

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If you cook steak enough, then you know the guesswork that can go into getting it to the perfect temperature. I have since expanded my skills, but I did struggle a lot in the beginning, trying to find that balance. I had to ensure my steak was juicy without being too rare for my liking, and other times, I had to be careful not to dry it out and lose all the flavor and texture in the process.

If you can relate, thankfully, the struggle of overcooked or unevenly cooked steak is a thing of the past because sous vide is about to be your new best friend. What is sous vide? If you don't know, it's a cooking strategy that involves a pot of water and a vacuum-sealed bag. This method of preparing a ribeye guarantees precise edge-to-edge doneness every time. No more hoping your steak comes out medium-rare — it will be medium-rare, guaranteed.

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Is decaf coffee acidic? What to know before you make the switch

About the pH levels of decaf coffee

If you've been blessed with a stomach free of digestive issues, chances are you haven't given much thought to coffee's acidity. Yet, those of us with troublesome digestive systems know that coffee is an acidic drink with a pH level of 4.8 and 5.1, depending on the roast. The acidic nature of coffee can exacerbate various common conditions like IBS and acid reflux. I know this all too well as someone who drinks too much coffee daily.

Since giving up coffee is not an option, many wonder if switching to decaf is a good alternative. But is decaf coffee acidic, too? As it turns out, switching to decaf doesn't help much in lowering acidity. Here's what to know before you switch to drinking decaf.
Acidity in decaf coffee