Bees and Cheese -Discovering the Perfect Pairings: Native Bee Honey & Cheese
Australian native bee honey is unlike anything else—silky, tangy–sweet, with citrusy brightness and beautifully complex floral notes. Its unique flavour makes it a standout ingredient for cheese boards, light lunches, and effortless entertaining. With the festive season approaching, it’s the perfect time to explore delicious new pairings… and to stock up on your favourite honey from The Australian Native Bee Company.
1. Ricotta, Sourdough & Thin-Sliced Apple
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For a fresh, elegant snack, start with a slice of toasted sourdough, spread generously with creamy ricotta, then add paper-thin slices of crisp apple. Finish with a drizzle of native bee honey.
The honey lifts the ricotta’s softness and adds a bright contrast to the apple’s natural acidity—simple, beautiful, and ideal for Christmas morning breakfast or holiday brunch.
2. Grilled Halloumi with Native Bee Honey
Halloumi’s salty richness is made for native bee honey. Lightly grill or pan-fry the halloumi until golden, then spoon warm honey over the top.
This combination of salty, sweet and citrusy notes is a crowd-pleaser and makes an easy, festive-season entrée—perfect for warm summer evenings with friends and family.
3. The Ultimate Holiday Honey & Cheese Platter
No festive table is complete without a show-stopping cheese platter. Native bee honey belongs at the centre of yours, pairing beautifully with:
Hard cheeses like aged gouda or cheddar
Soft cheeses such as brie or camembert
Fresh fruits—berries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
Dried fruits including apricots, figs, and raisins
Drizzle honey directly onto cheeses or serve it in a small dish so guests can create their own flavour combinations. The honey enhances caramel notes in aged cheeses and adds delicate sweetness to creamy soft varieties—bringing an elegant Australian touch to your celebrations.
With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on Australian native bee honey—whether for your own entertaining or as a thoughtful, uniquely Australian gift. Our small-batch honey is harvested with care from thriving stingless bee colonies, and each jar captures the distinctive flavours of our local landscapes.
You can order directly through The Australian Native Bee Company, and we recommend grabbing a few extra jars… they tend to disappear quickly once guests get a taste!
