Unfortunately, honey couldn’t cure my heroine’s father in Passion and Plunder, my fifth book in my Highland Heather Romancing a Scot series, but used in a salve in the sixth book, it helped heal my hero’s scars.Īre you a fan of honey? Any particular kind? Blackberry is mine. And yes, it’s used in the preparation of many alcoholic spirits such as mead. Scottish Heather Honey is delicious in many dishes, but isn’t recommended for tea as the flavor is too strong for the brew. People either adore the medium-to-strong, even slightly bitter, woody taste and lingering peaty aftertaste, or dislike the flavor intently. When at rest, it’s jelly-like, but when stirred or agitated, it becomes syrupy like other honeys until it settles into a gel again. An unusual feature of the dark amber honey is its texture, characterized by high thixotropy (extremely viscous). It’s also a powerful anti-oxidant and contains high amount of minerals and proteins. It has exceptional anti-bacteria fighting abilities and is known to treat MRSA as well as three other bacteria. I used that tidbit in book number six in the series.

Scottish heather honey possesses an extraordinary antiseptic property, which makes it a favored natural remedy for treating cuts and wounds. A recent study found heather honey to be more effective in treating topical infections than Manuka honey.

Made by bees brought to the Highlands in August for the express purpose of collecting nectar from heather blossoms, Scottish heather honey is touted as having “magical healing powers” and is referred to by the Scots as the “Champagne of all honeys.” Dubbed the “Rolls Royce” of honey in Britain, many claim it’s a cheaper alternative to New Zealand’s much praised Manuka honey.

Her Scandalous Wish by Collette Cameron