Our honey adventure buzzed to life at The Lady May Restaurant, where our from-scratch kitchen uses nearly 200 pounds of raw honey a month for baking bread, pickling vegetables, and creating our signature dishes. When we discovered our honey was being sourced from Argentina and local supply couldn't meet our demand, we made a bold decision: we'd establish our own bee farm.

Three summers ago, armed with newfound knowledge from a beekeeping class, we set up our first 10 hives in Brookhaven, MS. We stumbled through hilarious mishaps (like the time I wore shorts, dropped a hive, and got stung 12 times while Will filmed the whole ordeal), faced challenges like hive beetles and wax moths, and spent sweltering days in bee suits tending our hives. Our first summer yielded no honey. Last summer, just 8 small jars.

But we persevered, and this summer's harvest made it all worthwhile. After three hot summers tending to our bee hives, we've finally harvested enough honey to sustain our restaurant and market through the end of the year. The future is looking sweet as we expand to our second farm near Ocean Springs with a vision to supply all the honey for our restaurants, May's Market, and our online store.

We wish we could share our fresh honey with Nana and Granny (our grandmothers), but we know they're smiling down as we share our honey and many of their recipes with you.

Experience the complete honey collection with our trio: pure raw honey straight from our hives, our signature hot honey infused with red peppers, and our luxurious vanilla honey with real vanilla beans. All three are small-batch, handmade, and crafted with the same care we bring to everything at Lady May.

💋 9oz Raw Honey Glass Jar
Flavor Profile: Smooth, floral, and naturally sweet
Pure, unfiltered honey from our Brookhaven bee farm with delicate notes of wild blossoms and sunshine-kissed nectar. This is honey the way nature intended—raw, real, and full of character. The same honey we use in our restaurant for everything from tea service to salad dressings. Perfect for drizzling on toast, stirring into tea, or enjoying by the spoonful.

💋 9oz Hot Honey Glass Jar
Flavor Profile: Sweet upfront with slow-building peppery heat
Our signature creation—pure honey from our hives infused with red peppers for a sweet-heat experience that's become a restaurant favorite. The sweetness hits first, then a gentle, warming heat builds and lingers just enough to excite your palate. Exceptional on pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, and cheese boards.

💋 9oz Vanilla Honey Glass Jar
Flavor Profile: Silky and aromatic with warm vanilla essence
The luxurious one. We infuse our raw honey with real vanilla beans, creating a silky, aromatic honey with the warm, creamy essence of vanilla layered into rich, golden sweetness. This is the honey that makes people close their eyes and smile. Beautiful on pancakes, in coffee, over yogurt, or drizzled on desserts.

• The buzzing sound comes from their wings which beat over 200 times a second

• Queen bees can live up to 5 years

• One hive can produce up to 24 jars of honey in just 1 season

• Bees have 5 eyes in total

• Honey is an antioxidant that helps improve brain function

• Our Own Bee Farm: Honey from our hives in Brookhaven, MS

• Complete Collection: All three signature flavors in one beautiful set

• Small-Batch Crafted: Limited quantities, maximum quality

• Restaurant-Tested: The same honey we use in our kitchen (200 lbs/month!)

• Three Distinct Experiences: Pure, spicy, and sweet-vanilla in one gift

• Raw & Unfiltered: Real honey with all its natural goodness intact

• Handmade Infusions: Our signature red pepper and vanilla bean recipes

• Glass Jars: Beautiful presentation, reusable containers

• Mississippi Grown: From our farm to your table

• Three Years in the Making: Real perseverance, real reward

Honey enthusiasts • Foodies who appreciate craft ingredients • Gift-giving to teachers, neighbors, hosts • Housewarming presents • Thank you gifts • Self-care packages • Holiday gifting • Mother's Day • Care packages • Anyone who values farm-to-table quality • Honey collectors who want variety

• Drizzle on toast, biscuits, and pancakes

• Stir into tea, coffee, and smoothies

• Sweeten yogurt and oatmeal

• Use in salad dressings and marinades

• Bake into breads and desserts

• Drizzle on pizza (the classic!)

• Top fried chicken and wings

• Glaze roasted vegetables and meats

• Pair with cheese boards and charcuterie

• Spread on cornbread and biscuits

• Mix into cocktails and mocktails

• Drizzle over pancakes and waffles

• Stir into coffee and lattes

• Top yogurt, oatmeal, and granola

• Drizzle over ice cream and desserts

• Sweeten smoothies and shakes

• Use in baking for vanilla-honey flavor

"I love the flavor, quality, and the fact that this is a small business who put their hearts into all their products! I would highly recommend!"
"Great product will order again"
"Packaged well and arrived quickly"

• Includes: Three (3) 9oz glass jars

• Raw Honey: Pure, unfiltered, from our Brookhaven, MS bee farm

• Hot Honey: Raw honey infused with red peppers

• Vanilla Honey: Raw honey infused with real vanilla beans

• Production: Small batch, handmade

• Ingredients: Organic honey, red peppers (hot honey), vanilla beans (vanilla honey)

• Packaging: Beautiful glass jars, gift-ready presentation

• Origin: Mississippi farm-grown honey from our own hives

• Diet Friendly: Gluten-free, vegetarian, kosher

• Complete Experience: Pure, spicy, and vanilla-sweet all in one set

• Farm-to-Table Heritage: From our bee farm to our restaurant to you

• Restaurant Quality: The same honey we serve daily

• Small-Batch Craftsmanship: Limited production, maximum care

• Gift-Ready: Beautifully packaged and ready to give

• Conversation Starter: Real food with a real story

• Versatile Collection: Something for every taste and occasion

A huge thanks to our incredible team at The Lady May, May's Market, and our approximately 2.4 million bees for their tireless work creating that sweet, golden goodness! And thank YOU for being a customer, a fan, and a lover of all things good. Without you, there would be no honey or bee farm.