Don’t Waste That Beeswax! Render It and Use It For DIY Projects

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October 16, 2020

Don’t Waste That Beeswax! Render It and Use It For DIY Projects

Picture this: You selected a bar, heavy with honey, and removed it from your hive so you could harvest and enjoy this sweet, amber substance. You can use this substance in any recipe—tea, cookies, salad dressings. You followed our easy method for harvesting honey (see below), and are left with […]
October 9, 2020

Now’s The Perfect Time to Harvest Propolis… And Here’s How!

We all know honey is amazing, but don’t sleep on the incredible benefits of propolis. This sticky, resinous substance is a powerhouse in the hive, which the bees use like caulk to seal and repair the hive in preparation for winter. Additionally, propolis has antimicrobial properties that the bees use […]
October 2, 2020

Have No Fear! It’s Incredibly Easy To Substitute Honey Into Your Recipes

With an ongoing pandemic and the increasingly autumnal weather, it’s no wonder we’re all baking up a storm. Baking and cooking have become a respite from the stressors of the world, and for good reason. Baking is detail-oriented, requires you to use all of your senses, and you get to […]
September 25, 2020

Which Beepods Balm Or Salve Fits You Best? Find Out Today!

The colder seasons are the perfect time to show your appreciation for all bees give us, like propolis and beeswax for balms and salves. Today, we are talking about these amazing products. While you can make your own, we also have handcrafted, propolis-infused, lightly scented balms and salves that are […]
September 18, 2020

Master These 5 Ingredient (or less!) Honey Recipes For Happy Taste Buds