The temperatures have dropped here reminding us that Fall is finally here. I know that we will still have many summer like days intermittently but that just goes with living in the South. Weather is very fickle in the South.

So, yesterday I tried something that I have meant to do for several years now. I made my first batch of a simple syrup using honey and lemongrass. The idea came to me from a sweet neighbor and master gardener, Barb. She had divided a lemongrass plant and gave me a portion to start our own. We all loved the smell and planted it in our yard. Now years later it is a monster bush. It has grown so incredibility fast and I find myself in that same position --- needing to find someone to share this wonderful plant with! So, I harvested several stalks to try in this simple syrup.

I must say the lemongrass honey simple syrup really adds such a wonder flavor to my hot tea. I just don't know why it took me so long to get that done!

Here is what I did: You use equal parts honey and water.
1 cup water
1 cup honey
Bring water to a boil and then add the honey. Take pot off the stove. Stir until combined. Add in lemongrass chopped and let steep. Remove lemongrass and pour into a container. Store in the refrigerator.

The fall season is upon us with much of the goldenrod now in bloom. Our bees are feeding on this feast of pollen and nectar. The recipe this month is a family favorite that we have often. It is a simple recipe for homemade pizza dough. The original recipe came from my mother's good friend, Mrs. Sue, and called for sugar but we substitute honey. Hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

Create Your Own Pizza
2 packages yeast
1 cup warm water
2 TBSP oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Beelicious Honey
3 1/2 cups bread flour

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a large bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Stir in oil, salt, honey and bread flour slowly. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Yields 2 -12" crusts.