Question about Greek Honey

I'm sorry, I don't live in the USA - but some Greek honey is known as Hymettus. Perhaps if you look for that name? I have to be honest and say that when I visit any of the Greek islands, I buy the local stuff - which comes in all sorts of odd containers with no labels! The last stuff we bought was at the top of the mountain in Corfu, made by an old man who spoke no English, but the flavour was amazing - or so said my husband (have to admit, I don't like honey!):roll:

I don't know where you are located but if there are any greek specialty stores in your area I would check there. Granted, even the honey at those stores is not as good as the odd jars with no labels found in local shops in greece but it's a start. Honey from bees who eat thyme is generally the favorite in greece.

Ishbel is right- the premiere Greek honey is reputed to be that made by the bees on Mount Hymettus. It may be available in high-end specialty stores, and it will cost you dearly. It is delicious.

You can approximate Greek yogurt like Fagus (it is now made in the US, and is still relatively expensive) by lining a large sieve with a paper towel, putting in regular yogurt, setting it over a bowl in the fridge, and letting the whey drain out overnight. Don't buy any yogurt that contains gelatin. :eek:

On the other hand, Trader Joe's offers a very nice, thick Greek-style yogurt at a reasonable price.

Mike