For those who live outside of California, the wildfires taking place within the state’s borders and their record-shattering devastation may not have had everyone’s attention. However, it surely had the attention of Ventura, California residents Steve and Kelly Nimmer. After being woken up in the middle of the night by a phone call from their…
Hanukkah may have passed already this year, but that does not mean this traditional dessert needs to be missed out on by anyone, especially when it is made all the better with Manuka honey! Admittedly, it may seem strange to add feta to a dessert recipe, but the crumbling cheese pairs perfectly with the rich…
Every dog owner knows about feeding dogs chocolate and how it’s terrible idea, but it’s crucial they know about every human food that can potentially harm their dog. With this additional knowledge, you can start offering just healthy foods while keeping the harmful ones out of your beloved pet’s reach. If you’ve had dogs long…
Whether we use it for baking, sweetening tea, or just take it straight from the jar, honey products, particularly Manuka honey products, are delicious wonders brought to us via tiny pollinating insects known as honeybees. While most individuals can consume honey without any worry, even, in some cases, feeding it to dogs or other pets…
Honeybees are fortunately more than just a pollinating species with declining population numbers throughout the world. They are also some of the more fascinating insects—nay, animals in general—that can be found in nature today, with their eusocial behavior and their ability as fully-realized colonies to create legitimate superorganisms in the form of hives being among…
Roughly two miles from the Pacific Ocean lies an abbey, specifically the Prince of Peace Abbey, which sits on a hill within the town Oceanside, California. Since 1958, the monks of this abbey have been leading their lives through work and prayer, with Blaise Heuke in particular joining right after finishing high school. According to…
After assembling the first-ever bee census in the state, it was determined that Michigan is the home of around 465 species of bees, and with this information, scientists will hopefully gain helpful data for preserving the essential pollinating insects. Such a high number may be surprising to most since people usually don’t even know the…
If you’re looking for a delicious final course for a dinner party that’s also easy to make, this Manuka honey rye glazed ham has got you covered! Nothing tastes better than a ham with the right amount of flavored glaze, and adding Manuka honey into the mix just makes the dish all the better. Admittedly,…
There are plenty of things that are easy to protect ourselves and our dogs from—to protect cuts and scrapes from getting infected, for example, you might use antibiotic ointment and Manuka honey. However, there are conditions that are slightly more difficult to protect from, and one of those conditions would be Lyme disease. Despite improvements…
It’s easy to assume that when honey bee hives grow larger, they grow noisier in turn, given that more bees are moving around in there. However, a study that was published recently in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology is showing that larger honeybee colonies actually lead to quieter combs compared to smaller hives. “The surprising result…
According to Cecil Wilson, who works as a beekeeper in Liberia, the alleged “killer” honeybees he works with make their honey just as good as other bees. These African bees, while certainly not one to trifle with, are providing substantial livings for many Liberians, who still struggle within a postwar economy. With Liberia ranked among…
After finding a new home in North England, beekeeper Ryad Alsous, a Syrian refugee, has grown into a genuine advocate for native bee species. Even after living in England for the past four years, Alsous still cannot believe the hardiness of British black honeybees, furry strains from the Baltics and Germany that adapted to Britain’s…
New Zealand, known as the birthplace of everyone’s favorite gourmet Manuka honey, may have possible “lost the battle” against a fungus called myrtle rust, according to a leading scientist, with the official who’s leading the country’s response saying New Zealand might have to face losing several vulnerable plant species. However, there is still hope of…
Anybody looking for the right cornbread recipe to have alongside a steaming bowl of chili (perfect for the colder weather) should try out this Manuka honey cornbread recipe as soon as possible! When it comes to cornbread lovers, they tend to fall into two categories—those who want no added sugar and those who prefer their…
For those who elect to take up the challenge of raising goats, assuming they have both the time and space to do so, they can expect to be caring for goat “kids” sooner rather than later, especially when raising dairy goats. Providing the proper care for goat kids as well as the right shelter and…
Recent weeks allowed several employees with Virginia’s transportation department to flex their beekeeping skills at work by saving approximately 120,000 honeybees in Amelia and Powhatan counties, allowing the bees to carry on and pollinate as they see fit. While removing dangerous, leaning trees within Powhatan County, a VDOT crew discovered a honeybee hive inside a…
Kashmir, currently known throughout the world as a territory controlled by three separate countries (India, Pakistan, and China) due to ongoing disputes, is more than what the news reports each day. It is also a place that millions of people call home and do what they can to work and live as they see fit.…
Admittedly, most honey lovers don’t need anyone to tell them how much is enough. While some may take their honey with some cheese, mix it into their tea, use it as a sugar substitute for baking, or eat it straight from the jar, especially in the case of raw Manuka honey. However, someone took this…
Honeybees, famous largely for their declining numbers in recent years, now have something else to be remembered for—they may be by far the best protection for the marula, a southern African tree that is responsible for the bestselling liquor Amarula, due to the marula tree’s berries. While no one can say which country loves it…
For anyone looking to try something new and different as a dessert option, they should try out this Manuka honey orange blossom cake! Coming in three layers with a delicious filling to top each one, you can’t go wrong with this unusual but ultimately amazing dish. Ingredients for Manuka Honey Orange Blossom Cake 1 orange,…
For those who may have never heard of them previously, chinchillas are small rodents that originate from South America, often found in arid, rocky, areas up in mountain ranges. The larger, more durable cousins of mice and hamsters, these fluff balls can live between 15 and 22 years, measuring between 10 and 14 inches long…
Benjamin Nichols, an environmental biology major at Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, has discovered the many perks of working with honeybees. In August 2017, Nichols, 23, helped to extract roughly 90 pounds’ worth of honey out of a bee hive brought to campus the year before by another student. He says his interest with pollinators…
Given how prosperous the beekeeping industry can be, especially for small, local honey businesses, it should come as no surprise when various countries discover new ways to improve the industry and therefore boost the economy. This is especially important given the state many bee species are in worldwide. One example can be found in Pantnagar,…
When most people imagine a typical bee, they likely picture the honey bee inside its hive or the bumblebee moving between flowers. However, there are also thousands of other bee species out there—some that are no bigger than a rice grain. While answering interview questions for the Science Friday Initiative recently, Shalene Jha, who is…
According researchers from the University of Guelph, their new studies have shown that three neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics) that are used most for flowering crops, despite the growing controversy around them, pose no danger to honeybee populations when used properly for seed treatments. Considering there are governments around the world seeking to ban the manufacture, distribution,…
For those who are looking to try their hand at new types of desserts, these Manuka honey pistachio meringues are likely one you’ve not tried making yourself—or possibly even tasted! Combining flavors that may not seem perfect for each other at first, this dish asks experienced bakers to enjoy the ride and those with less…
Being a responsible dog owner entails more than simply adoring and loving your dog (though that’s a crucial part of the job). This is a real commitment consisting of vital aspects that cannot simply be ignored, so before deciding to become a dog owner, you must first commit yourself to acting responsibly. In addition to…
