Unsurprisingly, honeybees are named for the delicious syrup they make it droves—honey—but they are important for so much more, thanks to the pollination they partake in every time they visit plants and flowers for the purpose of creating their honey stores. That makes the tiny insects pretty crucial for the culinary world, as they are…
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There is plenty of talk going around about what Manuka honey can offer for people, but we aren’t the only ones who can benefit from the fairly recently discovered powerhouse honey. From the smallest of our pets to the wildest of animals, Manuka honey can be very effective, which one very lucky hedgehog can attest…
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If you’re looking for some great flavors in your grilled chicken, but you also want something that will cook easily, then we’ve got you covered with this Manuka honey, lemon pepper chicken! Grilling can appear challenging to those who have never tried it before, and it is a process you need to pay close attention…
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While many of us enjoy fried foods, they do have a bit of a taboo on them these days. This isn’t completely unwarranted, but abandoning these foods entirely doesn’t need to happen either, with moderation being the key to enjoying them without overdoing it. If you’re interested in trying out a fried food recipe, you’ll…
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We’ve all been there—your skin breaks out so badly that the (seemingly) only viable solution left for you is going out your front door with a bag over your head. However, what do you when your job requires you in the spotlight, where everyone spends way too much time looking for flaws and then spending…
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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…
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“Button batteries,” also called coin cell batteries, are shiny, small little objects that feel tingly to the tongue. For toddlers, unfortunately, that puts these batteries into the “belongs inside my mouth” category, and swallowed button batteries can burn holes through a child’s esophagus within hours, leading to pain, serious injury, and even complications that could…
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Considering how much New Zealand’s honey industry has expanded in the last few decades, it’s not surprising to hear that some of the country’s college student are doing what they can to help save honeybees and their declining populations. Four students with Paeroa College—Ariihia Morehu, Timoti Wiperi, Hamish Buchanan, and Jeramiah Coffey—have begun developing a smartphone app that will…
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Back in March of this year, the Australian Manuka Honey Association (AMHA) was awarded a grant from the country’s federal government to expand its place in the international market for the novelty honey. Now, the AMHA has received even more support—this time from heavyweights in the country’s honey industry. Specifically, the Australian Honeybee Industry Council recently…
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For anyone who has owned a dog long enough, you know that taking care of just one, let alone several, is not the easiest task, especially when it comes to paying for their expenses. From shots, training, vet bills, dog food, to something as small as dog treats, the costs can seem overwhelming at even…
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With the Manuka honey rush going strong to this day, especially in New Zealand, the organization Manuka Farming New Zealand (MFNZ) began offering free seedlings to local farmers and landowners as a way of providing honeybees with the plants needed to produce more of the incredibly popular honey. However, the MFNZ never expected the turnout…
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While it may be too hot for comfort up here in the U.S., the bottom half of the world is facing the opposite—winter, and as we all know from our own experiences, it’s easy to lose motivation to get out and be active when the temperatures start dropping. However, all it takes is a change…
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If you’re in need of a major change-up in your ideas for family dinners, then we have a few suggestions you will want to save for special occasions (or in case you ever feel like impressing friends and family). This dish does take a little time to prepare, and it may sound scary to use…
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For most people, their busy work and personal lives prevent them from taking part in hobbies and activities they enjoy in their free time. This can especially be the case for those who love baking but never seem to have the time for it, opting instead for whatever the nearest grocery store has to offer.…
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Summer is here, and we all know what that means—time for parks, pools, hikes, beaches, and a dozen other activities in the great outdoors and that big hot sun. While taking advantage of the sunshine is among of the greatest aspects of summer, those strong UV rays are definitely not one of those aspects (no…
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