Did you know one out of every three bites of food is made possible by bees and other pollinators? Bees are vital to our ecosystem and food production. Here in the United States, bees directly contribute to an estimated 90% of the country’s commercial crops such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. Honey bees alone pollinate
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The Buzz on Beeswax Candles
The cleanest, brightest, longest burning candles are beeswax candles! Beeswax candles are the world’s oldest candles. In times gone by, royalty and nobility used beeswax candles for their beautiful light and pleasant aroma. Nowadays beeswax candles are a great way to lend ambiance and warm, natural light to your home. Beeswax is a natural byproduct
Is Honey Healthy? Why Yes. And Nutritious
Honey is healthy! And a great alternative to white refined sugar in your coffee, baked goods, sauces, and smoothies. Whether it’s for a Paleo diet, or because you’re watching blood sugar levels, replacing white refined sugar with raw honey is a healthy choice. Honey is more nutritious, has a sweet antioxidant bonus over sugar, and
5 Lessons We’ve Learned in 5 Years
Asheville Bee Charmer began five years ago when founders and Queen Bees Jillian and Kim decided to start sharing the fruits, or rather honey, of their beekeeping labors and open a store in Downtown Asheville. The journey hasn’t been without challenges but through creative partnerships and community support the hive is stronger than ever. The
How To Decrystallize Raw Honey While Retaining Quality and Flavor
Did your jar of honey crystallize? This is totally normal, and natural. Crystallized honey is just as edible and delicious as liquid honey, but if you don’t like the texture of crystallized honey, it is quite simple to soften honey by adding heat. Heating honey will liquefy crystallized honey. But bee careful. If you overheat
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