Long before we had medicine, foods and plants were used to treat conditions in both humans and animals. Oddly enough, using “natural” items to treat the same conditions today is often called holistic or alternative healing. One such food product that falls into this category is honey. Both in “olden” times and currently, honey plays…
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I don’t know about you, but the first time I heard bee venom could be good for me I let out a very loud and emphatic, “WHAT?” You mean to tell me that bee sting I have been avoiding all these years could actually do me some good? Amazingly, there are some alternative medicinal purposes…
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Bar Trivia is becoming more and more popular throughout the United States. While there has always been some fascination with trivia, the game of Trivial Pursuit put it in the limelight and before long, local tap rooms were devoting full evenings to testing the random knowledge of patrons. You just never know when honey will…
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Remember when you were a kid and had a cold and mom told you needed some chicken soup? Whether mom knew it or not, she was actually right; chicken soup is in fact good for a cold. According to an article published on ABCNews.com by Melissa Schorr, Dr. Stephen Rennard (University of Nebraska Medical Center…
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March is here and that means it is only a matter of time before we start to see some warmer weather. For many of us, this means it is time to pull the cover off the grill and have our first BBQ of the season. After such a hard winter, it is understandable that many…
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In March 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) made the decision to decrease the recommended daily sugar intake from ten percent of a person’s daily intake to five percent. Now, this may not seem like a big deal, but where foods like honey are concerned, it is very much a big deal. So what does…
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We often here about all of the additional health benefits of honey, but what about all of the practical uses of honey that can save you money? If you are one of those people that save honey for their tea when sick, know that there are plenty of other things you can do with honey…
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How many times have you heard how dangerous it is to feed “people” food to your pet? The reason generally given is that human food is too hard for animals to digest. With more and more pet foods going the natural route, though, one would have to wonder if our animals can benefit from some…
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With honey’s ties to ancient times, it is no wonder flan once graced the tables of ancient Romans homes. While the dish’s roots are more savory than sweet, this tasty dessert has evolved over the years to the delicious custard dessert we know today. We hope you enjoy this version using our Manuka honey! Ingredients:…
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There is just something about honey that people love. From Pooh digging into a fresh hive for the sticky treat to adding sweetness to our favorite tea and even a soothing bath, people just love honey! This wonderful item has been around for centuries, and used in far more ways than just as a sweetener.…
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Is there anything better than an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day? For some, absolutely not. So, if you love the taste of honey, why not find a beer that incorporates your favorite sweetener into its palate. Craft beer makers around the world have been doing just that and some of the results are…
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Look on any grocery store shelf and you will see many different types of honey. It can come in different packages as well as colors and flavors. But, what are you really getting? Is it real honey or are you getting something that is considered “adulterated” honey? A quick look down the ingredients label will…
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With all of the skin care products on the market today, it may seem a bit odd that we would recommend spreading some honey on your skin to nourish and moisturize it. However, if you look back in history, some of the most beautiful women to walk around were doing just that. How do you…
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Who would have ever thought that what was once considered a “throw away” part of the chicken would eventually become a staple in American bar food? The chicken wing was exactly that, discards, until the owners of the Anchor Inn in Buffalo, NY, decided to make up a special treat for their customers late on…
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Have you ever heard about athletes “bonking” during an event? This is a term used to describe running completely out of energy during a race or event. In other words, they have run out of gas. To prevent this, athletes must load up on carbs before, during, and after their efforts. With almost 20 grams…
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