The Jewish New Year of 5786 begins Monday, Sept. 22, at sundown. Traditional Rosh Hashanah meals are made with honey for sweetness, while apples and round braided challah celebrate the year coming full circle.
Whether you partake in N.Y.E. 5786 or not, here’s some local sweetness for all of us. Learn more about Rosh Hashanah at myjewishlearning.com and about bees and home apiaries from mainebeekeepers.org.
CLOVER MEAD BY RUN AMOK MEAD
Mead is honey mixed with water, fermented with yeast and often flavored with herbs, fruits, spices or hops. Lift a glass and say, “L’chaim!” (To life!) for an extra sweet toast.
$19.95. 104 High Street, West Gardiner.Inquire about tastings and retail locations at runamokmead.com
PILLAR CANDLE BY SPARKY’S HONEY AND MAPLE
Made in Hope with plant-based dyes, these long burning, 100% beeswax candles are dripless, smokeless and have a heavenly honey scent. 2.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches high.
$25.50. etsy.com/shop/sparkyshoneyandmaple
MAINE MOUSSE GIFT COLLECTION FROM BARTERS ISLAND BEES
Pure honey, organic fruit and spices are gently stirred for 48 hours into this silky, thick mousse. Enjoy Honey Butter, Orange Cranberry, Ginger, Blueberry Lemon, Cinnamon and Pumpkin Spice in six, eight-ounce jars.
HONEY STICKS FROM ALL ABOUT THE HONEY
Subtle flavors in this bundle come from various, floral nectars foraged by the bees. Use this portable honey for coffee, tea or as a quick and tasty snack.
$16.50 for 50. 86 Powersville Road, Medway or allaboutthehoney.com
HONEY BEE TEA TOWEL AT THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
There would be no honey without the bees, so let’s salute them and support the Maine Historical Society at the same time with this cheerful linen towel with a local design. 18 by 30 inches with a loop for hanging.
$24. 489 Congress Street, Portland or shop.mainehistory.org
HONEY POT BY BLUEMOON POTTERY
Made in Vermont, this wheel thrown, glazed pot comes with a wooden dipper, lid and holds about a pint of honey. Dishwasher and microwave safe, 3.5 inches high by 4.5 inches high.
$25. etsy.com/shop/BlueMoonPotteryVT
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