Everyone has their favorite kitchen condiments, but honey isn't typically high up on that last. Bee Local, a Portland-based honey slinger, is looking to change the way you think about the sweet stuff and the bees that make it. They only use noncommercial beekeepers with a long history of low-impact practices that ensure steady bee populations. And all of the honeys sourced by Bee Local are micro batch and full of unique flavor.

The Buckwheat Honey is one the brand's most popular. It's dark, smokey, and has molasses overtones that just don't exist in the store-bought stuff. It's recommended for use in butter-base sauces or paired with your favorite cheese. Or just spoon it in your mouth. It's that good.

• 4 oz