As a general rule, light-colored honey is mild in flavor, while dark honey is more assertive. Clover, acacia, basswood and orange blossom are some of the lighter varieties; they make wonderful sweeteners for cereal, tea, fruit salads and salad dressings. In the middle range, you find star thistle, Florida tupelo, sage, alfalfa and honeys from berry blossoms, which add a stronger flavor. Dark honey, such as buckwheat, is used like brown sugar or molasses; it works well on oatmeal and in pancakes and whole-grain breads.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1-1/2 pints fresh strawberries, halved
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1-1/2 cup honeydew melon balls
1/3-cup fresh mint leaves

Directions:
Whisk together orange juice and honey.

Add fruit and mint, tossing to coat.

Cover and chill one hour.

Recipe makes eight servings.

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