The Bee-log
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Bees get grumpy in the fall...
Looking at a colony from underneath the hive. Sometimes we take a look from the bottom to get a quick assessment on how strong a hive is. What's new on the farm: Happy first day of fall! Fall weather is...
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How to avoid SOUR honey
A frame of honey with open cells of honey (on the left) and closed cells (right). The open honey is still being processed by the bees. When it is ready for storage, they will "cap" the honey with a layer...
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The most sustainable way to make new beehives
A layer of "burr comb" on top of a brood frame. Burr comb is beeswax comb that the bees build outside of the frames that we provide to them. This happens when there is too much space left between the...
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Healthy Honey Granola
This homemade granola has so little effort and a huge payoff in terms of flavor and health compared to the packaged versions! -
Honey Lemon Halloumi
A salty, sweet, lip-smacking dish that looks and tastes way fancier than it is to make! -
Refined Sugar-Free Honey Banana Muffins
The perfect amount of natural sweetness thanks to honey and bananas.