Instead of reaching for a lozenge when you have a sore throat, make yourself a soothing ginger tea boosted with the power of lemon and honey.
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What We Can Learn From the Sex Life of Bees
Whoever thought of the phrase “The birds and the bees” was certainly onto something. Continue reading “What We Can Learn From the Sex Life of Bees”
Five Easy Honey Recipes
Honey is best eaten in its raw, natural form. Simple sauces, dips, and dressings flavoured with honey will make the most of its unique flavour and health benefits. So we’re sharing five easy honey recipes you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They’re easy to whip up and require no cooking at all!
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Is Beekeeping For You?
Beekeeping or apiculture may not be the most sophisticated job in the world, but it’s a hero’s job. And to be successful at it, you need to be really keen and patient. Anyone can “bee” a hero in their own backyards and get a sweet reward. Continue reading “Is Beekeeping For You?”
Five Surprising Facts About Honey
We all know honey for its flavour enhancing sweetness. It makes a perfect alternative for sugar but is more healthy. Add it to a dish or a beverage and it will give you a yummy distinctive taste plus additional health benefits. Some even say, when you eat it raw, the more nutrients you get (which actually applies to almost every vegetable and fruit). But what do we not know about honey, aside from it comes from bees? Is it true that it can heal allergies and wounds? When did people discover that it’s safe to eat? Continue reading “Five Surprising Facts About Honey”
Bee a Hero: Local Beekeeping Heroes You Should Know
We know that bees are the amazing creatures behind honey production. Their most important role, however, is to gather pollen and help plants reproduce to bear new fruit. And while we have the bees to thank for their unique pollinating skills, our beekeeping heroes are also busy doing their part to protect their hives.
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Divine Mead Recipe
There’s no shortage of delicious food we can make with a good jar of honey. So when you have extra honey to spare, put it to good use and make the drink of gods—mead. Continue reading “Divine Mead Recipe”
Why Honey is Better For You Than Sugar
It’s amazing to think that while we prepare for another productive day at school or work, the bees are as busy as we are. Thanks to their unique job as pollen and nectar hunters, we get to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables plus sweeten our food with honey. But what makes honey good for you? And is it really better than sugar?
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Breakfast Granola Recipe
Granola is a great start to the day, with nuts for protein and slow-burning carbs from the oats. Use this as a base and add in your favourite nuts, dried fruit, and citrus flavours—anything you like! If you can find unprocessed honey, it will really shine in this recipe, which serves six. Otherwise, opt for a robust flavoured one such as Redgum. Warning: make this in bulk, as it will disappear fast!
