RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Honey has been enjoyed for centuries. Ancient peoples ate honey, and historians believe humans have been harvesting wild honey since the Stone Age. Honey has been widely consumed, used in medicinal salves, and even left in Egyptian tombs for the afterlife.

Due to its high acidity and low moisture, honey never spoils. The flavor of honey is entirely determined by the types of floral nectar bees gather, which can make cooking with honey interesting, as no dish may taste the same if different types of honey are used.

Honey can be consumed straight from the honeycomb, or used as an ingredient in m...