When it comes to horses, it is apparently common practice within Middle Eastern and Eastern European countries to feed horses honey. The belief is that, due to its natural sugars, honey works as a reliable energy source, but even with anecdotal evidence backing it up, some out there may still be wondering if honey is…
When something important is right around the corner, such as your wedding day, that is always when your face decides to break out in a fit of acne. We’ve all been there, and it drives us all crazy! If you find yourself a week away from your big day with uncooperative acne, there are a…
Being a celebrity disc jockey and huge Instagram influencer, who has been to more places than most of us could ever admit, Hannah Bronfman has picked up a few secrets when it comes to self-care and beauty. Having founded HBFIT, a lifestyle and wellness website, Bronfman, 30, has even published a book, Do What Feels…
For those out there who love scones but dread having to pay for them at the local café, you can always make your own at home, such as these Manuka honey glazed berry scones. If you think you’d like to try making these scones for yourself, then let’s get started on the recipe below! Ingredients…
Whether you know her for her early work in Blue Velvet or Wild at Heart, her starring role in Jurassic Park, or her recent, award worthy work, including a supporting role in HBO’s Big Little Lies that won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, Laura Dern is an actress who has earned our attention…
While we love them a great deal, taking care of our beloved pets can be challenging in terms of the time and costs involved. When it comes to cost at least, there are a few things you can do to lighten the load, such as by making homemade treats rather than spending more on expensive…
Given there are specific insect species that bear the name “honey bee,” it would be easy to assume they’re the only ones that can make honey, but this isn’t the case. Plenty of other bee, wasp, and ant species can make honey and store it for future use, with many of these species being used…
For those who live in Southwest Florida, it’s likely you know about the region’s algae problem, and it turns out more than just the wildlife in the Gulf are being affected by it. According to local bee experts, honey bees are experiencing problems in areas with blue-green and red tide algae. Keith Councell, the vice…
For beekeepers, smoke is one of their secret weapons for keeping bee stings to a minimum and has been for thousands of years, with some 2,500-year-old ancient Egyptian artwork depicting the practice. Despite how long smoke has been used to calm honey bees, however, it’s still unknown why it occurs—though some new research that was…
As the weather gets closer and closer to winter, honey bees around the world will soon have to settle in with the stores they have until spring starts blooming with all the nectar they can find. With that fact clear to most beekeepers, the introduction of a new negative, potentially harmful factor could have potentially…
If you’re looking to make eating a more pleasurable experience, one of the easiest ways to do so is by bringing new flavors into your diet, which you can do by trying different butter spreads, such as peanut, almond, pumpkin, or apple. For those interested in apple butter recipes specifically, you might consider one with…
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative for your dog’s treats, then you’re in luck! This recipe here for sweet potato Manuka honey dog treats is not only the better option for your canine friend in terms of health, but it is also the better choice for dogs who have allergies. With its select few…
Within the past few weeks, it was reported that a swarm of roughly 30,000 honey bees had descended upon a Times Square hot dog stand, which is a very public place for a vulnerable group of bees to settle. Fortunately, this story doesn’t end tragically with someone calling the exterminator; instead, a friendly face came…
It’s often surprising to see the type of things criminals will attempt to steal in bulk, and police in Victoria, Australia have certainly been in for a strange one in the last couple of weeks. Police uncovered an unprecedentedly huge stash of vitamins and baby formula inside of a truck that had been reported stolen—just…
Residents in the small Western Australian town of Wadpole are pledging to fight off a scandalous proposal that has conservationists worried about its potential for damaging the area’s ecology and contaminating drinking supplies. Through a deal between ManukaLife, a honey producer, and a company simply called the Water Corporation, land in the possession of the…
Being the home of Manuka honey, it’s always good to hear about the various ways the island country of New Zealand is expanding this crucial industry. Last Friday, in Northland, New Zealand, the first Manuka trees of over a half million were planted, with the goal being for them to contribute to the government’s export…
In case you haven’t heard, cauliflower has become the new superfood obsession, with many calling it the new kale and using it to replace potatoes in their diet. In addition to its serious nutritional profile, plenty of antioxidants, and a high dose of fiber, cauliflower also holds up in any type of cooking method you…
When compared to everything else you may be hearing about on the news, a simple case of shoplifting may not seem like much to scream about. However, as several of our recent stories have revealed, there is a pattern to be found when it comes to food theft, particularly with Manuka honey and people who…
While she has been fairly busy working on her upcoming third album, Treat Myself, Grammy-winning singer Meghan Trainor took some time out of her busy schedule to sit down and open up a bit to her millions of fans, discussing the various things she totes around in her bag, which switches between a Gucci backpack…
During this past year, there has been a surprising amount of food theft committed throughout the world, with one example being nearly $100,000 in ramen noodles being taken off a Georgian tractor trailer. Likewise, in Chile, drought and a high demand for avocados has led to armed groups assaulting and stealing from producers in the…
While many colleges try attracting prospective applicants through twisting ivy and picture-perfect, manicured lawns, others are starting to adapt their campus’s landscaping practices in order to attract butterflies, honey bees, and other pollinators. Bee Campus USA, which is a branch of Bee City USA, began back in 2015 in order to encourage the shift we’re…
If you’re looking for a dessert that will most certainly blow you or any guests away, then you need to check out this raw honey-orange blossom cake! Ingredients for Raw Honey-Orange Blossom Cake Cake: 2 sticks of softened butter, plus enough for greasing 1¼ cup of sugar 1 organic, unwaxed orange 2 tablespoons of orange…
Even for those of us who aren’t exactly cooking experts, it’s still plenty of fun checking out and trying simple recipes for pets. If you’re interested in baking some delicious treats for your pet bird while also saving a little cash for yourself, you can always start with the recipes below, all of which are…
As many have likely heard, U.S. honey bees have been declining at an unprecedented rate for the last ten years, with a recent USDA report stating honey production was down almost ten percent in 2017 when compared to 2016. With beekeepers reporting 40 percent colony losses on average, it’s going to take large-scale changes as…
