Chances are, there are a lot of things in your kitchen that you’re not quite sure what to do with. Sure, you use the baking soda for cookies, but what about all the other uses it has—do you even know about them? And what about the honey that’s oh so sweet for your coffee—are there other ways to use that gooey wonder? Our kitchen is full of versatile products; we just have to know how to use them. To start, we’ve listed out the different things you can do with honey. From making an all-natural face mask to stocking up your emergency supplies, you should consider making use of and purchasing some honey for all those reasons and more!
Perfect for Masks
If your hair needs some moisture, if your feet are cracked, or if your pores could use some love—honey is the answer. You can make some lovely masks just by using some of the ingredients in your kitchen. Mix up honey and lemon juice for your hair to both get rid of the gunk and put some moisture back in. Slather some honey onto your feet, wrap them up with a plastic bag for a bit, and your feet will come out smooth. Raw honey specifically is full of the antioxidants and antifungal properties your skin needs.
Use as a Delicious Natural Sweetener
Like we mentioned, you’re probably already using honey in your coffee or your tea, but what about the other ways you can substitute it for the sugar or artificial sweeteners? You can use raw honey as a substitute for sugar in your cookies or banana bread. You can use it to add an extra layer of sweetness and flavor to your baked beans. Simply looking up honey recipes will lead you down a path of successful meals, drinks, and desserts.
Stock Up the Emergency Kit
This may sound strange, but you should definitely have a jar of honey in your emergency kit. Whether you have a jar in your pantry that you leave untouched or you keep it in a separate area with first aid, honey is a good choice. Honey lasts a long time and can give your body some much-needed sugars if you or a family member is ever feeling low. When used properly, raw honey can also help heal cuts and scratches. Do your research and keep a jar for emergencies; you’ll be in better shape than before.
Craft a Homemade Cough Syrup
Similar to how honey is beneficial for cuts and scratches, it’s also wonderful for a scratchy throat. If people on Broadway take a spoonful to coat their throats before belting on stage, then it’ll definitely do the trick for your child’s scratchy cough. If you want to make an actual cough syrup and not just take a spoonful of honey, then you could also follow recipes for herbal cough syrups. You’ll mix in some other ingredients from the kitchen, quite a bit of honey, and be on your way to a softer throat.
These are just a few of the different things you can do with honey. Head to your kitchen and see what other ingredients you can make the most of!
