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Fire Cider Recipe with Raw Honey

November 11, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Hive Highlights, Honey & Beeswax

Fire cider is an old home remedy for the runny noses and sniffles before they develop into full-blown colds or flu. Even if you already have a cold or the flu, drinking shots of fire cider can help ease symptoms and might even reduce the duration of a virus.

Honey Herbes De Provence Recipe

November 11, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Hive Highlights, Honey & Beeswax

Expensive to buy and sometimes hard to find, you can make your own Herbes de Provence recipe blend.

How to Harvest Bee Pollen

October 17, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Plants & Pollination

Many a beekeeper will eventually come to wonder how to harvest bee pollen, and when, and even if they should. What do you need to know first?

How to Support Your Solitary Bee Population

September 26, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Plants & Pollination

There are more than 20,000 species of solitary bees. Native to nearly every corner of the globe, they are adapted to a vast diversity of climates and habitats.

Honey Peanut Butter Cookies

September 25, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Honey & Beeswax

These peanut butter cookies are a great treat made with honey and chocolate for a flavor burst twist on a classic cookie.

Granny’s Southern Honey Cornbread

August 30, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Honey & Beeswax

When it comes to cornbread, Granny’s honey cornbread is truly the best. Just a hint of sweet, making it a hit to those who like their cornbread sweet and those who don’t like it very sweet.

Honey Pumpkin Maple Granola

August 30, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Honey & Beeswax

This honey pumpkin maple granola is a fun recipe for the whole family. Not only is it tasty, but it uses honey and maple syrup to sweeten.

Is It Really Honey?

August 25, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Honey & Beeswax

Adulteration of honey is a big problem. So, what, exactly, is fake honey and how does it affect the honey industry and why is it done?

How Sweet It Is: Honey Cocktails and Mocktails

August 24, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Honey & Beeswax

Looking for ways to enjoy your recent honey harvest? Get in on the trend of artisanal honey drinks and find your perfect patio partner.

Telling The Bees

August 6, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Beekeeping 101

If you have ever had any doubt that beekeeping is a magical interaction between human and insect, then the practice of telling the bees should convince you that our ancestors held these delightful creatures in high esteem and reverence.

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