With the increased interest in beekeeping, as well as the popular locavore, artisan and raw food movements, honey has gone from a cereal flavor to an upscale trend.

Raw honey is being touted for its vitamins and minerals content, and is considered a healthy, natural alternative to processed sugars. Honey Crafting will introduce readers to more than 30 recipes that will make their mouth water. As a beauty product, honey is used in natural facemasks, hair conditioners and skin treatments. Authors Leeann Coleman and Jayne Barnes reveal the secrets behind fantastic products such as:

• Lavender Beeswax Body Cream
• Mandarin Clove Lip Balm
• Honey Soap

This beautiful keepsake also teaches how to make beeswax candles, ornaments and lanterns that make sweet-smelling gifts for any home.

Honey Crafting is a beautiful, upscale guide to the many uses of honey and beeswax that will appeal to both the beekeeping enthusiast and the casual user of these natural ingredients.