Raw honey does not always keep its form and consistency. The raw golden liquid that comes out of the hive originally can transform into a thick, spoonable, consistency in which sugar crystals are more pronounced. We call that crystallization. Let us be clear: crystallization of…
This Honey Ginger Lime Vinaigrette is a delicious combination of sweet and spicy. It is a perfect dressing for a regular salad, but really shines on a noodle or grain bowl with an Asian theme. Honey Ginger Lime Vinaigrette also packs a healthy punch, mixing…
Winter is coming, which means dry hands and split fingers not only from the cold weather but from the frequent hand-washing! As beekeepers, we know the power of honey and beeswax in helping to sooth and heal our skin. So, around this time of year…
We have been keeping bees on our property for six years, which means that our children (who are 8 and 4) have grown used to having honey bees as part of our extended family and consider themselves beekeepers too. If you don’t raise bees, it…
Thank you to Chelsea Green Publishing for providing a copy of the book that influenced this post: The Wildcrafting Brewer: Creating Unique Drinks and Boozy Concoctions from Nature’s Ingredients by Pascal Baudar. There is something pretty amazing about creating a cocktail with ingredients from your…