Ogilvy's Honey

The Exotic Honey Hunter Braving Beehives the World Over

joe.barnsley@freshspring.co.uk — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:50 +0000

Ocado Life magazine spoke to Shamus about his travels around the world to find the very best honeys. Click here to read the full article.

11 February: NEW Ogilvy’s Honey Tasting Collection

andy.moore@freshspring.co.uk — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:24:08 +0000

The Ogilvy’s Honey Tasting Collection bundles 4 of our award winning 100% pure artisan honeys from across the world in eye catching packaging offering, a superior honey sampling experience. Perfect as gift for a loved one or as an introduction to the world of artisanal honey.

Each pack includes:
4 x 42g jars including

Balkan Linden – Great Taste Awards gold 3 star 2012
Zambezi Plains – Great Taste Awards gold 3 star 2011
Himalayan Highlands – Great Taste Awards gold 2 star 2011
Rainforest – Great Taste Awards gold 2 star 2012

Why can’t you give honey to under one year olds?

andy.moore@freshspring.co.uk — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:45:00 +0000

Everyone knows that children under one year of age should not be given honey, but not many people know why.

Although a delicious natural sweetner, honey carries a risk of botulism which can cause food poisoning which if not treated can result in death. Botulinum spores are actually widely found throughout nature. In fact, botulinum spores can appear in other sweeteners, such as maple syrup or corn syrup and can even be found in dust, indicating that it is an extremely widespread toxin.

As a result, most humans adapt to it and develop immunity. Infants, however, do not have a completely matured digestive system and are susceptible to botulism food poisoning. While honey does not always contain the spores, it is more likely to contain botulinum as it is a natural product and untreated.

You could give honey to an infant if it was pasteurised and there are one or two honey based cough remedies on the market that include pasteurised honey, but pasteurised honey is also crystallised as a result of the heat process making it unattractive to eat and as a result, it is hard to find.

Winter Warming Breakfast

andy.moore@freshspring.co.uk — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:43:53 +0000

Breakfast is always a rush in my house and with the cold weather descending, the cereal with cold milk combo seems, well, a bit chilly. While porridge is good for half the week, with Zambezi Plains stirred through for a real zing, sometimes only toast will hit the spot and here’s a child friendly recipe I came across for a honey nut spread which has gone down a storm at my breakfast table – basically roast off ½ cup of pecans in a hot oven until just turning brown to get skins off (a bit of a fiddle but worth doing for the divine roasted nut flavour you get). Then whizz in food processor with ½ cup butter and ½ cup honey (Ogilvy’s Organic Himalayan Highland Plains honey will give it extra umpf) and store in fridge for 1½ cups of nutritious deliciousness to spread on your breakfast toast that beats Nutella hands down in every way.

Sweet dreams for Coughing

andy.moore@freshspring.co.uk — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:42:03 +0000

It’s that time of year again and with more cold weather fronts coming here’s a sweet tasting recipe to soothe those night time sore throats and coughs. Take a cup of Balkan linden honey, 3 tbsp of lemon juice and a quarter cup of warm water. Mix all together in a sterile jar and take up to 2 teaspoons full prior to sleeping.

For those of you who like to feel it’s got to taste like it will do you good , many swear by an onion, garlic, oregano and honey mix – although anyone sitting next to you may not agree! Equally, I give my children up to 2 teaspoons of honey (they like Balkan Linden) just before they go to sleep (and before they brush their teeth obviously!)

Spoonful of honey can keep coughs at bay

andy.moore@freshspring.co.uk — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:37:58 +0000

In 2007 an American hospital caused a sensation when it published a study that proved honey was more effective at relieving children’s night time cough symptoms than over the counter medicines.

It pitted honey against two of the most common ingredients in cold medicines Destromethorphan and Diphenlydramine – two common ingredients in UK cough remedies. The study coincided with the withdrawal of 6 cough syrups from the market together with the re-branding of a further NINETY over the counter cough remedies for children aged 6 and over after the discovery that these ingredients where a factor in five infant deaths since 1981. In fact every year 1,500 children are admitted to hospital suffering adverse reactions to cough remedies.

The controlled study in America was based on 130 children aged between 2 and 18 years old who had been coughing for 7 days and had a running nose. They were given either spoonful of honey, a placebo or the traditional cough syrup. The children who were given honey coughed less and slept better and as an added bonus the parents enjoyed better sleep, knowing they had done something to help.

Since 2001 the World Health Organisation has recommended honey as a cheap, safe way to reduce cough and dry throat symptoms. A safe demulcent, honey coats the throat and soothes irritated mucus membranes, stimulating saliva production and reducing coughing fits. It seems granny really did know best when she reached for the honey jar!

15 January 2013: Ogilvy’s Honey now available in all 29 Booths Lancashire Stores

andy.moore@freshspring.co.uk — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:50:58 +0000

Ogilvy’s Honey is proud to announce that its 100% pure artisan award winning honey is now available throughout the 29 branches of Booths Stores throughout Lancashire.

A family owned business since 1847, Booths prides itself on selling the best food possible in attractive stores, staffed by people who are passionate about the food they sell. Four of Ogilvy’s award winning honeys will be available to include Balkan Linden (3 star Great Taste Award 2012), Himalayan Highlands (2 star Great Taste Award 2011), New Zealand Rainforests (2 star Great Taste Award 2012) and New Zealand Rewarewa (1 star Great Taste Award 2011).

Details of in-store tastings will be posted as they become available.

7 December 2012: Ogilvy’s Honey Tasting, Fortnum and Mason, London W1

joe.barnsley@freshspring.co.uk — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:00:03 +0000

Shamus will be running a tasting of the full range of Ogilvy’s award winning honeys on the ground floor at Fortnum and Mason, London W1 between 12pm – 2pm and will be on hand to answer any questions. Drop in and see him!

4 December 2012: Ogilvy’s honey Tasting, Planet Organic, London

joe.barnsley@freshspring.co.uk — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:00:58 +0000

Shamus will be running a tasting of the full range of Ogilvy’s honeys and be on hand to answer any questions at Planet Organic, Westbourne Grove, London W11 between 12 – 2pm before moving onto Planet Organic, Devonshire Place EC2 between 4pm – 6pm. Drop in and see him!

22 November 2012: Ogilvy’s Honey Tasting, Fortnum and Mason, London W1

joe.barnsley@freshspring.co.uk — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:00:46 +0000