Metal Honey, the sweet-hot brainchild of Indianapolis writer and entrepreneur Sarah Murrell, includes a variety of infused blends, including Scorpion Honey, made with Trinidad scorpion peppers; Sweet Stinger, a garlic and umami-infused hot honey; and Vernal Elixer, a ginger and hibiscus honey with pomegranate and floral waters. Other products are also available. You can find Metal Honey at local farmers’ markets, and it’s available for delivery as well. Go to metalhoney.com for details.

Support local businesses with your holiday shopping
The Christmas shopping season is upon us, and as you’re making your list and checking it twice, all of us here at Culinary Crossroads hope you’ll consider supporting local for some of those holiday presents. A made-in-Indiana gift does more than make the recipient...