We are constantly telling you to substitute honey for sugar in your recipes, but some of you may not be familiar with how to substitute out sugar and substitute in honey. We put together some simple rules that should make it much easier for you to use either our Manuka or Blue Borage honey in…
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When consumers see crystallized raw honey, they understandably become concerned with the edibleness of the honey in the jar. Is it bad or is it okay? Can it still be used or does it need to be thrown away? Even though it may appear as though there is a problem with the honey, crystallization is…
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We are starting to see more and more local honeymakers rebrand their companies specifically to cash in on the claim that local honey helps fight allergies, but is that really fact or myth? If you do a quick Google search, you will undoubtedly see one or two companies every week that are making this changeover.…
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Rabbits are becoming a more popular pet, especially this time of year. Kids become fascinated with the Easter Bunny, so it is only natural for parents to make their day on Easter Sunday by giving them an actual pet rabbit as a gift. Is a Rabbit a Good Pet for Your Family? Before you give…
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The honeybee population is under attack around the country and we are finally starting to see the emergence of advocacy groups coming to their defense. The latest is the U.S. Public Interest Research Group that is jumping into action to have pesticides banned. A new report on KTAR News stated the group is now lobbying…
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Oddly enough, many “ancient” products are being touted as breakthrough ingredients in today’s health and skincare niches. One such item is pearl powder, something that has been around for thousands of years, yet is suddenly one of the hottest ingredients for skin care treatments and products. Traditional Chinese culture has made use of this magical…
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You think you are eating healthy, but you continue to gain weight even though you are watching your calories. It may not be that you are eating too much food, but rather the wrong foods. By building a healthier pantry, you will be amazed at how much better you feel in a very short time.…
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Anyone suffering from gastritis problems knows how painful and inconvenient it can be. For many people, this condition is a direct side effect of medications they are taking. So, while there are plenty of over-the-counter medications to treat it, the last thing they want to do is take a pill to solve problems they are…
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Biscotti is an old-school Italian favorite that has slowly but surely found its way onto tables of every ethnic background. They are great for dessert, or in the morning with your coffee or tea, or just to nibble on throughout the day. This particular recipe could even work as a breakfast substitute, you know, if…
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Every year, the most beautiful dogs in the world prance around on stage at the Westminster Dog Show and everyone marvels at their beautiful coats. What are these dogs eating that gives them these beautiful coats that make them “world class” champions? As any pet lover may expect, most of these animals have custom diets…
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Theft of hives is happening more and more to beekeepers these days, and one local beekeeper in Miami finally had enough. Since it was unlikely he was going to get any results with the local police, he turned sleuth to see what was happening to his bee hives. Miami-Dade Beekeeper Wainsworth Brown teamed up with…
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Unfortunately, far too many people pick up honey at their local grocery store and think they are getting something healthy and nutritious. However, what they are usually getting is nothing more than a sticky substance that is packed with sugars. If you truly want honey with some real benefits, make sure you are getting “raw”…
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Everyone loves pancakes, right? Problem is they are often packed with calories and leave you weighed down for the entire day if you do indulge. Well, this recipe will remind you of the pancake stacks you see at IHOP but won’t have nearly the calories or heaviness and have the added benefit of some healthy…
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Earlier this month, a teen’s Twitter account blew up after she posted a before and after picture. The reason for the 12,000 likes and 3,600 retweets? The amazing picture of the acne problem she had on her face before she started using a homemade remedy to treat it and the results afterwards. According to Allure,…
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The beekeeping industry has been keeping an eye on the bee colony collapse dilemma, but that has mostly been associated with pesticides until very recently. Now, we are starting to see higher temperatures than normal starting to take a toll. Beekeepers in Turkey are the latest to report higher temperatures creating some rather challenging conditions…
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