THE CHAIN BRIDGE HONEY BIBLE, by Liz Ashworth, illustrated by Bob Dewar. Published by Birlinn Ltd (www.birlinn.co.uk). £4.99. Softback.

A RANGE of straightforward recipes in which honey plays a starring role is included in this pocket-sized book, which also gives a history of honey-making and of honey’s many uses.
Chain Bridge, on the banks of the River Tweed, is Northumberland’s best known, family-run honey farm which has been in business since 1948. Recipes include traditional pairings of honey with oats in forms such as porridge, granola and oatcakes; prawns with whisky and honey, potage of honey-spiced salmon and sticky honey pudding.