

The Terroir of Honey - Carla Marina Marchese
Burnt Woman by Julie Ottusch
S1 · E9
Apr 17, 2026
46:01
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Carla Marina Marchese is the founder of Red Bee Honey and The American Honey Tasting Society, as well as the author of 4 books. She has made a career out of being a foremost honey sommelier, having a deep understanding about the plants, regions and bees that define the diverse flavors of honey. If you've ever had a question about honey – from flavor, to health benefits, to edibility – consult Marina.
Fun fact from this episode: you sure can eat honey from 10,000 years ago. But should you bother?
Books
The World Atlas of Honey, 2024
Honey for Dummies, 2021
The Honey Connoisseur, 2013 (this one lives on my shelf, and I highly recommend)
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terroir
sommelier
beekeeping
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