9 Combinations to Sweeten Your Next Cheese or Charcuterie Board Pure honey turns an average cheese or charcuterie board into an extraordinary gourmet experience. While the variety of cheeses available to taste test is evidenced by overflowing cheese displays found in most grocery store dairy departments, honey varieties can be a little more elusive and
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How to Taste Honey
You may bee familiar with wine tastings, but what about honey tastings? With literally hundreds of varieties of honey across the country, you’ll soon discover that honey tasting is actually quite nuanced. If you want to know what honey tastes like, the best solution is to come on down to Asheville, North Carolina for a
Bees and Climate Change
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
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
