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Sep 25 2024

Celebrate National Honey Month with an exclusive author event

Get ready to journey to over 80 countries through the unique and sweet world of honey.

To celebrate National Honey Month and the upcoming release of The World Atlas of Honey, we’re inviting you to an exclusive live virtual event with author C. Marina Marchese on DECEMBER 2, 2024 at 10AM PST

THE WORLD ATLAS OF HONEY COVER
Preorder THE WORLD ATLAS OF HONEY and get your invitation for an event with author C. Marina Marchese

In this exclusive live event, honey sommelier C. Marina Marchese will dive into the fascinating diversity of honey, drawing on insights from her own training and her book. She’ll cover topics such as:

  • The historical uses of honey
  • The terroir of honey
  • Honey fraud and common contaminants
  • Medicinal uses
  • The basics of doing a proper “honey tasting”

Attendees will also have a chance to ask Marina questions. Join us for a fun exploration of honey — and learn how to better appreciate the quality and origin of the honey on your shelves.

INTERIOR OF WORLD ATLAS OF HONEY: SOURCING HONEY

To receive your invitation:

  1. Pre-order your copy of The World Atlas of Honey wherever books are sold
  2. Save your receipt or proof of purchase 
  3. Upload a photo or file of your receipt or proof of purchase and your email address here: https://bit.ly/honeyatlas 
  4. Submit and register for the event

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Honey expert C. Marina Marchese showcases the wonderful world of honey from hive to jar in The World Atlas of Honey. This colorful and beautifully illustrated guide visits over 80 countries and takes readers through the global history of honey production from the earliest beekeepers to today's harvests.