Like Bees to Honey: Sweet & Savory Cooking with Desert Creek Honey

For ages 16 & up

Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping with the experts from Desert Creek Honey. The class begins with a look at the art and science of honey production, including a close-up encounter with live bees safely housed in an enclosed observation hive. Learn how these remarkable pollinators create one of nature's most versatile ingredients and gain insight into the harvesting process from hive to jar.

Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking experience celebrating the sweet and savory possibilities of honey. Guided by Desert Creek Honey's team, you'll prepare a variety of dishes that showcase honey's depth, complexity, and versatility in the kitchen. Whether enhancing a savory entrée or adding the perfect touch of sweetness to a dessert, you'll leave with new techniques, recipe inspiration, and a greater appreciation for this golden Texas treasure.

For ages 16 & up. 21 or over? You'll enjoy a glass of wine to complement your meal.

ABOUT DESERT CREEK HONEY:

Blake Shook is the founder and owner of Desert Creek Honey, one of Texas' premier honey producers and beekeeping operations. His journey began as a teenager with a passion for bees, building beehives by hand and bottling honey in a small workshop he constructed himself from reclaimed materials. What started with a handful of hives and deliveries made from his grandfather's pickup truck quickly grew into a thriving business serving customers across Texas and beyond.

A lifelong advocate for beekeeping, Blake has held leadership positions with the Texas Beekeepers Association, the American Beekeeping Federation, and the National Honey Board, helping promote both honey and pollinator education nationwide. Today, Desert Creek Honey manages tens of thousands of hives, yet Blake remains a beekeeper at heart, continuing to work with bees and share his passion for sustainable beekeeping, honey production, and the vital role pollinators play in our food system. His mission is simple: connect people to the remarkable story behind every jar of honey.

• Honey-Berry Kombucha Spritzer
• Honey-Glazed Rib-Eye Steak
• Twice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey
• Honey-Broiled Strawberries and Ricotta

Safety & Precautions

• At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

• For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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