Japanese Honeysuckle Flower
Honeysuckle brings to mind the smell of Spring and the taste of Summer. In Virginia where I grew up, they say this is an invasive alien plant species. But for me a sweet memory from childhood, my brother and I would often pick these yellow or white flowers just for their nectar. Easily plucked from the vine you can break off the bottom and carefully pull out the stamen to reveal a tiny drop of heaven.
I love making tea infused truffles and decided to experiment with Jasmine. Upon tasting this milk chocolate truffle my first thought was, honeysuckle. This jasmine tasted just like the sweet smell of the honeysuckle vine I remembered. Thus I decided to name it “Honeysuckle” and it takes me back once again each time I indulge in one.