A couple months ago I did a honey tasting event at Hotel Paradox for a visiting journalist. Sharon McDonnell interviewed me about the rooftop honey bee hives that Santa Cruz Bee Co. manages at the hotel. We had a lovely spread of tasting pairings provided by Solaire’s new executive chef, Stephan Shatto. I spoke with Sharon about the great variability in flavors of different honeys, utilizing the UC Davis Honey Flavor Wheel as a guide in our gustatory explorations. In the interview, we delve into some of the broader challenges that multiple pollinator species are facing in modern times and what you as an individual can do to help. I hope you enjoy the read!