With Manuka honey being as popular as it is, it shouldn’t be surprising that there are individuals in the global market capitalizing on the New Zealand honey’s success by counterfeiting. Ian Proudfoot, head of New Zealand’s KPMG agribusiness, said, “We know there is probably 10 times more Manuka honey sold globally than is actually produced…
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Manuka Honey Pumpkin Bread In case you ran out of ideas for your Manuka honey stash, here’s another one that will keep you and your palate happy! Sweetbreads are a definite favorite for those who equally love bread and sweets (as the name would imply), but when you add Manuka honey into the mix, the…
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The fight to preserve honeybee populations is an ongoing struggle, and while some states have found success amidst the uncertainty and reported colony collapses, there are still plenty reporting mass losses in honeybees and honey shortages. While the exact cause is still under debate, many researchers believe a contributing factor to colony collapses is the…
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All social animals have a method of communication with their group that danger is nearby: most emit sounds of some kind, some frequencies, and some even leave scents behind. According to the latest findings in a study by James Nieh—a professor of biology at the University of California—honeybees have a more sophisticated alarm system making…
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At the national level, beekeepers from all across the country have been reporting declines in the honey yields they can attain from their honeybee colonies. Even further, more reports of colony collapse disorder keep pouring in, with worker bees disappearing without a trace and leaving their queen behind and entomologists not understanding the nature of…
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The debate over marijuana use has been a hot subject for the past few years, with four states having legalized the right to grow, distribute, sell, and buy the drug within their borders, with many states continuing to discuss the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. As the debate continues, many states still recognize marijuana…
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Experts in the field of entomology—the study of insects—have been studying the ongoing crisis of declining honeybee populations, hoping to not only save honeybees from extinction but also get them flourishing again like that of previous years. One such expert, Dr. May Berenbaum, has been studying the chemical mechanisms between insects and their host plants her…
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Almond Crusted French Toast with Whipped Ricotta and Manuka Honey Looking for a brunch dish your friends and family will remember? Well, this almond crusted French toast—topped with fluffy whipped ricotta and perfectly balanced Manuka honey syrup—is definitely the place to start! Easter may have passed, along with another chance to show off some baking…
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Typically when one sees actors and actresses out in their real lives and off the job, many comment on how well they look and what great shape they are in even when not engaged in a major project. While we all subconsciously know they likely have trainers helping them keep in shape, it’s not often…
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Daredevil Kitten Gets More Than He Bargained For Many have likely heard stories of some of the strange things stray cats and even house cats do when given the opportunity. One story might be that upon getting into his or her car in the morning to go to work, someone turned on the car engine…
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With the decline in honeybee populations in the US and around the world, numerous organizations both private and public have been putting forth efforts and doing what they can to stop or even just slow the significant losses in numbers, which likely have been occurring for several decades now. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
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Robert J. Warren, an assistant professor of biology at SUNY Buffalo State, said that once while performing field work in Southern Appalachia, he realized, “whenever I saw a honey locust, I could throw a rock and hit a Cherokee archaeological site.” Even further, Warren formed the hypothesis that “Native Americans may have affected the concentration…
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The ongoing honeybee crisis has inspired many to get out and contribute what they can to the honey industry by learning about the bees, conserving and protecting their food sources, and also properly and humanely raising them while supporting human food supplies, currently under crisis just as the little pollinators are. Even kids are getting…
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In case you hadn’t heard, March is National Nutrition Month–yes, nutrition has its own month! And even though March is almost over, it’s never too late to find nutritious snacks and meals to help get you slim and ready for summer. One example of such meals can be found right here with an old favorite–or…
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The Maori people of New Zealand, just like the Native Americans, have their lands taken from them, given back to them, and then left in a state of uncertainty about rights to that land. The 1993 Te Ture Whenua Maori Act helped end the lengthy discussions in the Maori community on how to balance the…
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