Honey Tasting and Pairing Events with Okie Bee Farms and DABAKH Studios at The Artery

OKIE BEE FARMS

is proud to offer:

Honey Tastings and Pairings

on Patio 201 at The Artery

Saturday, October 15th

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Each ticket includes:

1 Complimentary glass of wine, your choice: Red or White

1 16 oz bottle of Okie Bee Farms honey-to take home,

1 personal sized DABAKH Studios Wooden Charcuterie board(to keep!)

1 visit to the complimentary Charcuterie Grazing Table

1 visit to the complimentary Sushi Grazing Table

1 visit to the complimentary Chicken Tender Grazing Table

1 Honey infused Featured Cocktail upstairs, in The Brook Restaurant

Lori Beth, head Beekeeper and owner of Okie Bee Farms will share with us the fascinating world her bees explore while collecting pollen and how they make honey right here in Tulsa (Midtown) area. She will also guide us through the flavors, textures, and pairings of the honey her bees produce.

Okie Bee Farms has teamed up with Tulsa artist and owner of DABAKH Studios, David Boynton. David has a vast knowledge of wood and resin. David has made Charcuterie boards out of beautiful, aromatic wood types that are perfect for serving Charcuterie foods and sauces directly onto.

We will also be joined by Laura Koval expert gardener and owner of Ableveg! Laura will share her vast knowledge of local fresh foods and pairing items with honey and beverages. Laura also teaches canning and will bring with her a variety of delicious, and expertly canned jars of locally grown fruits, vegetables and more.

The Brook Restaurant will have a cash bar on the patio. They will be offering a variety of local beer and wine from 7pm-9pm. After 9pm The Brook will offer featured crafted cocktails and beverages upstairs in the bar.

You'll personally select items from our "Charcuterie Grazing Table" inside the gallery. Each guest will build their own charcuterie with over 20 different food options and 2 wine options(Or 2 tea options - hot or iced). Experience the tastes, textures, and flavors of an assortment of delicious meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, nuts(and more!)to dip in a variety of locally farmed honeys and sauces.

Once you've had your fill of charcuterie bites and delights...you'll be invited back inside the gallery to select locally made sushi to pair with a mouth watering honey and citrus sauce.

Then we'll treat you to a selection of The Brook's chicken tenders: grilled, fried, and blackened. Paired with a variety of infused honeys for drizzling and dipping your chicken tender selections into.

Finally you'll be treated to a smooth crafted honey infused cocktail upstairs in The Brook Restaurant.

*nonalcoholic crafted beverages, beer, or top shelf alcohol options will be made available

Event tickets and details here

Try our version of honey BBQ beans

A beefy, smokey and sweet!

Honey BBQ Beans

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Navy beans- soaked in water overnight

• 2 cups Red Kidney beans- soaked in water overnight

• 1/4 cup red onion- chopped

• 1/2 cup celery- finely chopped

• 2 cups tomatoes- diced

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 1/2 cup(+1/4 cup) Okie Bee Farms Honey

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 2 tsp salt(+)

• 2 Tbs garlic powder

• 2 Tbs onion powder

• 2 Tbs parsley- dried

• 2 Tbs Apple wood or Mesquite BBQ seasoning

• Water

• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Drain water from soaked beans. In an large lidded pot or crock pot, combine soaked beans, apple cider vinegar, molasses, salt and tomatoes and enough water to cover beans. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium high simmer. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

2. Add remaining ingredients, except the 1/4 cup of honey, and simmer on medium/low for another 1.5 hours or until beans are tender.

3. Drizzle with remaining honey and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

Tip: to thicken add 1/2 cup instant potato flakes - mix well and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.