What Type of Honey is Best for Skincare?
Our money is on raw, unfiltered honey.
National Honey Board’s Recommended Honey Pairings
Oh, these sound great!
Strawberry Face Masks for Glowing Skin
Did you know that strawberries can be effective as a face mask?
Honey Dips Ideal for Spring and Summer
Two great-tasting honey dips for spring and summer gatherings.
Has COVID-19 Crisis Made Honey a ‘Prepper’ Must-Have?
During the pandemic, people are stocking up on raw honey. Read more…
Honey Roasted Sesame Apples with Calvados
A simple, yet delicious recipe using seasonal apples and the rich flavor of our raw Manuka honey. Read more…
Raw Honey Hacks You Probably Never Heard of Before
Oh, you have to try these raw honey hacks! Read more…
Super Bowl Party Crockpot Meals: Honey Sesame Chicken
Okay, folks, this is our last installment on Super Bowl party ideas because next week is the big day. We have done appetizers, drinks, snacks, and now we are going for the main entrée. Personally, I love crockpot meals. Sear your meats, grab your ingredients, drop them in the crockpot, and you are pretty much…
Super Bowl Party Desserts: Raw Honey Pudding Pots
After a day of eating ribs and wings, your guests are going to want a Super Bowl party dessert that will satisfy their sweet tooth. Read more…
Super Bowl Party Snacks with a Raw Honey Punch
Some traditional bar snacks with a punch of honey to give them a super-rich flavor. Read more…
Honey Recipes for Your Super Bowl Party – Appetizers
Thinking about throwing a Super Bowl party? Here are two great recipes made with raw honey. Read more…
Why Honey Bees Are a Must for Homesteaders
Homesteading is the ultimate survivor’s mentality. If you decide to live this lifestyle, above all else, make sure honey bees are on your “must-have” item list. Knowing how important honey bees are to our survival, you can surely imagine how much of a powerful tool they will be for homesteaders. Why Keep Honey Bees? One…
Buffalo Distillery Honey Liquor a Rare Find
The holidays bring those rare favorites out of the closet to enjoy for just a few weeks. That pumpkin spice creamer, pecan pie, honey glazed ham, and yes, Krupnik. No idea what it is? Well, you better get with it soon, because the window to grab some is closing rather quickly. A local distillery in…
Homemade Chocolate with Raw Honey
This time of year, candy is a regular treat. If it is not being put on the table during holiday gatherings, it is often given as a gift. The problem, though, is that too much chocolate can lead to sugar overload. While we are not saying overloading on this homemade chocolate would be a good…
Raw Honey and Garlic Green Beans
With the right recipe, garlic and honey can drive your taste buds crazy. We all know green beans are healthy and a holiday staple but if you want the kids and visitors to empty their plate, you are going to have to cook them with the right ingredients. The touch of honey in this recipe…
Powers Irish Whiskey Promoting Honey Drinks to Save Honey Bees
Earlier this year, a local mead company was working with a beer festival to bring awareness to the local community about the plight of the honey bee. Now, a major Irish whiskey company is doing the same thing by promoting honey cocktails. Powers Irish Whiskey is committing to a donation to the Washington State Bee…
Whole Dog Journal Says Feed Your Dog Raw Honey!
There is always a lot of debate about how much honey you can feed your pet or even if you should feed your pet honey at all. While you can definitely NOT feed any pet honey in large quantities, most reliable sources would say feeding a cat or dog honey in moderation, preferably in treats,…
How ‘The Bees Knees’ Cocktail is Helping Save Honey Bees
The plight of the modern honey bee is well documented, but honestly, we are surprised at the efforts being made in many other businesses to create awareness of the challenges honey bees are facing. The latest to pitch in is the Montpelier-based distillery, Caledonia Spirits. The distillery has created a honey drink using its Barr…
Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Tonic Gains Popularity for Alleged Weight Loss
The health industry, more specifically the weight loss industry, has so many trends and unsubstantiated claims, it can be very hard to keep up. While there has always been a belief that honey and apple cider vinegar can be used as a weight-loss tonic, this is something that we are seeing pushed more and more…
Remedies for Your Dog’s Kennel Cough – Including Manuka Honey
While your vet will certainly have a ready treatment for your dog’s kennel cough, there are also some home remedies you can use alongside that treatment. In fact, kennel cough isn’t so different from the coughs we get when afflicted with a cold, which means these remedies could potentially help you out as well. Of…
Rabbits Love These Raw Honey Treats!
While you can always buy rabbit treats at your local pet store, there’s something fun about making your own treats. Whether you bake them or make them raw, your rabbit will certainly appreciate the effort, especially if you make them with raw honey. If you’re interested in trying out a few different types of homemade…
Is Honey Safe for Horses?
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…
How to Make Raw Honey-Orange Blossom Cake
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…
Making Homemade Raw Honey Treats for Hamsters and Gerbils
While some pet owners don’t necessarily go out of their way to get treats to their hamster or gerbil, there are options besides expensive store-bought brands, which can be pretty unhealthy. It turns out making treats for small rodent friends is actually pretty easy, taking only a few steps and a few ingredients, such as…
Try Out Some Delicious Raw Honey Ice Cream
If you’ve ever tried homemade ice cream, you know there are few things that beat it in the dessert department. However, what needs your attention right now is this recipe for raw honey ice cream—a treat you’ll certainly be repeating until the store-brought kind just won’t cut it ever again. If you’re ready for this,…
Here’s How You Make Honey-Oat Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Any dog owner living on a budget knows the struggles of caring for their canine friend while also paying the bills. Whether it’s buying healthy yet affordable dog food, paying for vaccines and procedures, or just rewarding your dog with treats, dog care expenses can really start to add up fast. One way to start…
How to Make Raw Honey Catnip Bites for Your Cat
If you own one or more cats, and you’re trying to either save money or simply come up with a few homemade treat recipes, then you need to try this honey catnip bite recipe as soon as possible. These bites have a slightly sweet taste to them that your cats won’t be able to get…
Have Raw Honey Ready When Disaster Strikes
It’s unnerving to think about potential disaster situations, but, if the 2017 hurricane season taught us anything, it’s that it’s best to be proactive about planning ahead in case natural disasters strike and strike hard, whether it be a hurricane, an earthquake, or a flood. If you’re the type to cook meals from scratch rather…
How to Best Use Raw Honey for Sore Throats
Sore throats are among the most common side effects of cold winter months, bringing on irritation, swelling, and throat inflammation caused by particular microbes infecting the windpipe. When you start feeling that likely familiar irritation, it helps to have something on hand to help soothe the pain, including both traditional, OTC medicine as well as…
Don’t Be Fooled by Fraudulent Raw Honey!
About 15 years ago, Hackenberg Aviaries, which has beehives in Florida and Pennsylvania, was harvesting 300 raw honey barrels per year. According to owner Davey Hackenberg, this number has dropped to as low as 40 barrels per year, with many beekeepers having similar stories about their diminished harvest returns. With honey numbers dropping, the wholesale…
5 Animals That Love Raw Honey
You know how much people love raw honey, but that love for the rich taste of it is also liked by several different animals. If honeybees remain a part of agriculture and our general ecosystem, then there will be honey aplenty for fans everywhere. In addition to pets like cats and dogs (whom we’ve suggested…
Should I Pick Regular or Raw Honey?
Even if they don’t have a taste for it, people know what honey is like—a very sweet, thick syrup that honeybees make and store to survive. It is even said to be full of specific compounds from plants that are healthy for people to consume. However, most people still wonder which type of honey benefits…
3 Basic Facts About Eating Raw Honey
For the average person, distinguishing raw honey from honey is not that big of a deal. That would be a BIG mistake There is a significant difference in the types of honey available to consumers today, especially when it comes to the honey most shoppers see on the shelves of their local grocery store. What…
Raw Honey Craze Making ‘Bee Theft’ a Growing Problem for Beekeepers
Suddenly, the theft of bees has become a very real problem for beekeepers here in the United States. The raw honey craze here in the states has the undesirables trying to take a short cut to a new business by stealing other people’s hives. The latest theft occurred in Lula, GA. It would appear the…
Raw Honey Better for Homemade Dog Treats
For all you raw honey lovers out there, you may be wondering if it is safe for your dogs to eat the honey as well, especially if you’re interested in baking homemade dog treats. To answer your question, Manuka honey should not hurt your dog, but, given that dogs are carnivores, you will want to…
Raw Honey Recipes: Ham Croissant with Raw Honey-Mustard Mayo
Whether you’re in need of a quick lunch or something simple for a lazy dinner night, it’s hard to go wrong with ham and homemade honey-mustard mayo using raw honey instead of processed honey. What would make it all the better? A croissant, which adds an extra flair to a sandwich not unlike those you…
Summer Berry and Raw Honey Sangria
As the weather gets warmer, it is time to start thinking of cocktails that can make use of the great taste of honey as well as providing some refreshment. This recipe makes clever use of fresh, summer ingredients and of course, some raw honey. Sangria traditionally is made with red wine, lemonade, spices, and fresh…
How Does Anti-Inflammatory Food Like Raw Honey Improve Health?
For those looking to improve their health, a Mediterranean diet that includes raw honey can allegedly lower your risk of heart disease and comes with reduced occurrences of cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. Additionally, a Mediterranean diet is among the few diets that’s been given a Level of Evidence A Recommendation, which means evidence has been…
Making Roasted Eggplant with Raw Honey, Ricotta, Fennel, Mint, and Chili
For those looking for a lighter yet still perfectly delicious starter, lunch, or dinner dish, you can’t do wrong here with this roasted eggplant recipe that’s topped with a homemade dressing made with a perfect blend of herbs and raw honey. Offering some convenience for any cook’s skill level, the elements for this meal…
My Raw Honey is Crystalized
There is a very good chance when you buy raw honey that it will already be crystalized. While it may cause you to push the panic button, thinking you purchased some bad honey, that is hardly the case. The makeup of raw honey tends to make it crystalize rather quickly, but you can return it…