Gourmet Honey
Due to the mysterious Colony Collapse Disorder in 2006 and disappearing bees, the price of honey in the U.S. has been climbing rapidly, spiking 31 percent between 2007 and 2009, and up 15 to 20 percent in 2010, but that’s not stopping people from buying it, or spending big bucks for pricier organic, raw and infused honey. Many smaller honey producers across the country quickly sell out of their seasonal stock. One of the most expensive honeys available is the Life Mel honey from Israel that’s made by bees on a special diet of herbs like Siberian Ginseng, Echinacea and Uncaria Tomentosa. A mini 120 gram jar sells for around $80.
