With winter quickly approaching, it’s not uncommon to hear about homeowners finding various critters holing up in their homes for warmth, shelter, and protection from predators – as well as extensive breeding to the point of infestation. However, one woman out in Omaha, Nebraska discovered a less common invader inside her home – a huge…
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In case anyone is looking for a new spin on a favorite Thanksgiving dessert, this recipe for Manuka honey pumpkin cheesecake has got you covered! Made with a homemade crust and a topping all the better for its inclusion of Manuka honey, this cheesecake goes beyond the always reliable pumpkin pie to bring even more…
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As many pet owners likely know, cats are the animals that get all the credit when it comes to landing on their feet. However, one lucky Labrador from Falkirk, Scotland just proved that canines can be just as surefooted as their feline counterparts. This seven-year-old pup, Suki, fell from a vehicle her owners were driving…
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When most people hear about declining honey bee populations or collapsed hives, they likely don’t imagine a truck crash being the cause. However, that’s exactly what happened in Auburn, California around 7:00 pm on Thursday November 2. That night, the semi big rig truck that was hauling dozens of box hives down the Interstate 80…
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Anybody who ever had the pleasure of seeing the hilariously bad disaster movie “The Swarm,” which featured clouds of “African killer bees” by the thousands bringing mayhem down upon America in the 1970s, likely had a slight fear of all bees as a result of that movie, once called the “ultimate B-movie” by Razzie Award…
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Over the past year, the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) has been sending this year’s American Honey Queen, Maia Jaycox, and Honey Princess, Hope Pettibon, to various locations around the country to educate the general public, kids and adults alike, about beekeeping, the current plight of honeybees, and how important their role is to agriculture and…
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Until 2010, honeybees were considered “wild animals” per New York City’s Department of Health. This meant that keeping bees within city limits was illegal, despite a handful of rogue apiarists operating anyway. However, when the city lifted the ban, it unleashed a local honey movement that has yet to show any signs of slowing down.…
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There are plenty of ways to slip fruit into your diet. Admittedly, though, not everyone always thinks of roasting as a preferred method of fruit consumption. However, it is definitely something everyone needs to try at least once! These roasted pears, made all the better thanks to Manuka honey, some well blended spices, and equally…
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