Aamoo-ziinzibaakwad: Honey
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Anishinaabemowin pronunciation: "aw-moo-zeen-zi-baw-kwud"
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How is it our relative?
Many of the foods we eat, like fruits and vegetables, are dependent on pollinators like honey bees. Without them, flowering plants would not be able to reproduce and continue providing nourishment.
Why eat it?
- Honey is a natural alternative to refined sugars with some extra health benefits.
- Honey is rich in nutrients and antioxidants
- Sweeter than sugar, so you can use less honey to get the same amount of sweetness
- Has a lower glycemic index than white sugar, so it has less effect on blood sugar
- Like any sugar, it should be eaten in moderation
Cooking tip: Honey can be used as a natural substitute for sugar in baking recipes. Just swap out 1 cup of white sugar with 2/3 cup of honey and reduce other liquids in the recipe by 1/4 cup.
Recipe: Honey Lemon Tea
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice or juice from one fresh squeezed lemon
- 1-2 Tbsp honey
- 1 cup hot or boiling water
Directions:
- Combine ingredients, stirring until honey is dissolved
This recipe can be especially soothing for a cold or sore throat.
Miijim (Food) Card Project
Students from several schools in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, joined together to research and create Miijim (Food) Cards as a classroom project. Each card features a hand-drawn miijim item available at the Brimley Bay Mills Farmer's Market, paired with the names of each food item in Anishinaabemowin. This project came about after the students visited their local market, which left them wondering if there was a way to incorporate their culture and language more fully into this important hub for the community.
This project was created in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, MSU Extension, and the Tribal Food Sovereignty Collaborative, with translation services generously provided by "Aamookwe," Amy McCoy.