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Pairings

What to serve with what

A short, opinionated map. Honey, cheese, tea, and a Levantine mezze table — matched the way we'd match them at home.

Honey + Cheese

  • HoneyOrange Blossom

    CheeseFresh chèvre

    Citrus-floral honey lifts a young, grassy goat cheese.

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  • HoneyWildflower

    CheeseAged Manchego

    Medium honey meets a medium nutty sheep's milk.

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  • HoneyWild Thyme

    CheeseWarm halloumi or feta

    Herbal honey on briny cheese — the oldest Mediterranean trick.

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  • HoneySidr

    CheeseRoquefort or Stilton

    Only Sidr is dark and complex enough to stand up to true blue.

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Honey + Tea

  • HoneyOrange Blossom

    TeaNana Mint

    Floral honey keeps the mint bright, never medicinal.

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  • HoneyWildflower

    TeaAnise Infusion

    Deepens a sweet anise without piling sugar on sugar.

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  • HoneyWild Thyme

    TeaChamomile

    Two herbal lines that run parallel.

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  • HoneySidr

    TeaStrong black tea

    Molasses-deep honey holds up to a long-steeped black tea.

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Honey + Food

  • HoneyOrange Blossom

    Pair withHot honey roast chicken

    Takes high heat without going flat.

  • HoneyWildflower

    Pair withHoney-tahini cookies

    Floral spine cuts through deep sesame.

  • HoneyWild Thyme

    Pair withLabneh + olive oil

    Slightly savory — pairs with tangy yogurt better than a sweet honey.

  • HoneySage

    Pair withRoasted root vegetables

    Earthy and bittersweet — matches caramelized carrots and parsnips.

  • HoneyBlack Seed

    Pair withSoft cheeses + walnuts

    Almost spicy, a touch peppery. Perfect on a winter board.

  • HoneySidr

    Pair withDates + qahwa

    Reserve pairing. Tiny spoon, after dinner.

Dips & Salads · Serve With

  • Pair withMuhammara

    Warm pita, raw vegetables, grilled lamb.

  • Pair withBaba Ghanoush

    Pita chips, cucumber, lamb kofta.

  • Pair withTabbouleh

    Romaine cups, grilled fish, beside hummus.

  • Pair withFattoush

    Beside any grilled meat. Don't dress until the table is set.

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