The crackers were commercially launched by Nabisco under the Graham name in 1898; in 1925 the company released a new brand of the crackers, Honey Maid - so named for the honey that (while violating Graham's original concept) gave the crackers their current, characteristic sweetness.

Nearly 95 years later, they're still families' favorite snack. Made with whole grain and real honey, Honey Maid Grahams are delicious on their own or added to a recipe for a delicious and wholesome treat.

1925 Honey Maid graham crackers were introduced in 1925 by the Pacific Coast Biscuit Company of Seattle, which would be acquired five years later by the National Biscuit Company. What was innovative at the time, as the name underscored, was that they were sweetened with honey, whereas the norm had been to use molasses.

Honey Maid Grahams were introduced by the Pacific Coast Biscuit Company in Seattle, U.S., in 1925, later part of the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco). Nearly 95 years later, they're still families' favorite snack.

HONEY MAID Graham Crackers are made with real honey and contain no high fructose corn syrup, saturated fat, or cholesterol.

But the original vision for graham crackers had little to do with s'mores. The crackers were marketed and designed as a diet food to help people cut down on their sexual urges. Like many highly religious people, Sylvester Graham (yes, the cracker is named after him) thought the world had a problem with immorality.

Real honey is an increasingly expensive product to produce, unfortunately there is no getting around that and it takes a lot of time and work from both the bees and beekeepers to produce even a moderate amount to sell. It is, by its very nature, a luxury product and not a cheap commodity.

Today, these crunchy rectangular treats are most commonly used in desserts like s'mores and pie crusts or simply eaten on their own. Graham crackers have a sweet, almost spicy flavor (from the cinnamon) and a crunchy, hearty texture.

Most people think it is the nutty graham flour. However, it is primarily the combination of honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract that gives graham crackers their signature flavor. Enjoy as a snack or use in your favorite recipes. You'll swear off store-bought graham crackers after one taste of the homemade version.

The costliest honey in the world is 'Elvish honey', which is a rare and expensive variety produced in Turkey's Black Sea region. This honey is known for its unique flavour and high price and is a much sought-after delicacy for foodies and connoisseurs alike. It is also known as the purest honey in the world.

For best quality, store honey for up to 12 months. After that time, it remains safe but the quality may not be as good. Honey can become cloudy, crystallized or solidified but this is not a safety concern. The honey can be microwaved or heated in a pan of hot water to clarify or melt it.

A flat, crisp, sweet cracker prepared with coarsely ground whole-wheat flour and honey. It is named after its creator, Rev. Sylvester Graham, a 19th century American nutritionist. Graham crackers are a popular snack and can be crushed and used as an ingredient for various desserts.