While most people either don’t work with animals directly or only have typical family pets, it’s likely not hard to get people to care or feel concern when they hear about attacks against animals, especially when the victim is a prey animal most would consider cute and harmless. Admittedly, not every story ends with the…
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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…
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Something very exciting was revealed in a recent edition of SustainableBrands.com. A Canadian firm is working on a new technique that will use bumblebees to protect bees naturally. The firm, Bee Vectoring Technology, has created an all-natural alternative to crop dusting with pesticides and harmful chemicals. The process is fairly simple. A tray is placed…
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Anyone who loves watching the most recent Marvel superhero movies likely knows of the directing power of brothers Joe and Anthony Russo. There’s just something special about siblings coming together to create something wonderful that they possibly couldn’t have done the same way alone, and fortunately there’s more than one story out there featuring powerhouse…
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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…
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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…
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In the past few weeks, the Cincinnati, Ohio Zoo, with help from a company called Morgan’s Canoe, rescued a honey bee colony consisting of at least 50,000 bees from a garage. However, what makes this common event so remarkable is the fact that this beehive is suspected of being at least 25 years old. The…
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While it may take some time before a new town starts to feel like home for a lot of people, singer and actress Brittany Campbell seems to have no problem with it whatsoever. Originally from Brooklyn, Campbell, 28, came to Chicago in the fall of 2017, and she quickly discovered what it was about the…
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You know we love bees, but this is the time of the year when they are most active and bee safety is of major concern. That means it is also the time of the year when people are most likely to be stung. The time bees have to “take care of business” is very limited…
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It seems as though every day we are finding out something new that is threatening the honey bee population. Finally, we get some good news for a measure being taken to actually protect the bee. The European Union is reportedly banning the use of neonicotinoids on crops by farmers. The list of endangered species of…
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Since beekeepers seem to be at war with chemical companies and the EPA seems to be bending its rules a bit more regarding pesticides and bees, it is great to hear researchers may have solved the colony collapse disorder problem all on their own. Amazingly, they have come up with a way to help bees…
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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…
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David Wolfe has published a new book that is turning the skin care industry on its ear. “The Beauty Diet” offers skin care tips of a different king, with raw honey being at the forefront of his new “diet.” Wolfe discusses many of the “super skincare powers” of raw honey as well as some great…
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The honey cake has a history far longer than our actual country. The first traces of honey cake show up in ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Not only did these ancient cultures eat honey cake, but it was also sometimes worn in battle to ward off evil. Germans also lie claim to the honey cake, with…
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The Trump administration may have just unknowingly dealt the beekeeping industry a major blow. Earlier this month, the Department of Justice gave the thumbs up on a major acquisition for Bayer AG. The company is now going to be able to acquire Monsanto Co for $62.5 billion. Why is this important to the beekeeping industry?…
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