Epcot Flower and Garden Honey Bee-stro 2023 showcases flavor versatility

While the annual Epcot Flower and Garden Festival celebrates the bounty of flavors from the garden and beyond, there are few marketplaces that deserve a second, third or more stops. As one of the most diverse menus, the Epcot Flower and Garden Honey Bee-stro 2023 should always be on the must eat list.

As the National Honey Board says, honey is “nature’s finest work.” While some people might drizzle honey in their tea, over their toast, or add a spoonful to that smoothie, it is the product’s versatility that makes it a staple in every kitchen.

Since Disney Chefs are always willing to balance the familiar with the innovative, this year’s menu showcases that sentiment. The food items can be a complete three course meal for some. More importantly, it sets an example for culinary creations that can be brought to the home kitchen.

For example, Pollinator Flatbread, a new dish, brings together sweet and savory in a lovely way. While honey is woven into many elements, it is not just a drizzle. From the honey caramelized onions to the honey whipped mascarpone to even the honey vinaigrette, this dish shows how that touch of sweetness is more than one note.

Looking at this dish, the various components can be adapted to home cook’s dishes. Why not use honey to caramelize onions for that burger. What about using honey in a salad’s vinaigrette. It is not necessarily about recreating that exact dish, rather it is about capturing the food and flavor excitement in another bite.

The dish that is being ordered by many people is the chicken and waffles. Although this dish could be served over at Brunchcot, it is the combination of honey sweet cornbread waffle and spicy honey that has people coming back for seconds or thirds. Basically, there is honey in every bite and it brings smiles all around.

Ending the meal on a sweet note is the always popular Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake. While all the honey components are delightful, it is the fennel pollen meringue kisses that are the highlight of the dessert.

Since a great bite deserves a spirited beverage pairing, there are several options on the menu. Personally, the B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead is quite refreshing on a warm afternoon. The Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine is lovely with the flatbread. And for guests who prefer to sip their honey sweetness, the Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze can be a beverage or dessert. Plus, it can be served both with and without alcohol.

The biggest buzz at this year’s food festival is the Epcot Flower and Garden Honey Bee-stro 2023. Say cheers to the bees and enjoy another serving of these honey delicious offerings.