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Honey Slovak Bobalky- Christmas Eve Tradition

In Slovak houses, Christmas Eve is highly special. The first star to appear in the night sky marks the beginning of the evening. Candles are lit by the “woman of the home” when it’s time to pray. The apple is cut horizontally down the middle; an unbroken star represents good fortune. Small slices of sweetContinueContinue reading “Honey Slovak Bobalky- Christmas Eve Tradition”

The Gift of Honey

It is known that the Wise Men brought three gifts to Jesus Christ; gold, frankincense, and myrrh. However, it is also said that the men also brought “a little bit of honey and almonds” to the newborn, as a sign of blessing and God’s abundance. Honey is a renowned and treasured commodity that enriches manyContinueContinue reading “The Gift of Honey”

The Horse’s Sunday – Short Story Collection

I invite all of my readers to come and explore my fall short story collection. Whether it is read with crumpets and tea on a rainy morning or freshly squeezed lemonade in the sunset abyss, there is a story for all to read and dive into. The Horse’s Sunday will truly evoke inspiration to write.ContinueContinue reading “The Horse’s Sunday – Short Story Collection”

Winter Prep – Hive Insulation

Want to bee-prepared for the winter months ahead? Start winter prepping by insulating your hive. The post will show you step-by-step instructions and provide a video demonstration from a master beekeeper. Why Insulate The Hive? It guarantees that the beekeeper will have a colony to begin the new producing year. When wintering honey bee coloniesContinueContinue reading “Winter Prep – Hive Insulation”

Fall Beekeeping!

Fall is finally amongst us- and it’s one of the most important seasons to get our colonies prepared. The goal of autumn management is to ensure that your colonies stay healthy over the winter so that they can quickly rebuild in the spring. Your colonies must be disease-free, well-fed, and led by a strong andContinueContinue reading “Fall Beekeeping!”

Essential Beekeeping Supplies

Do you know what supplies you need to bring when you’re out and about in the ‘field’? Here’s some pictures of my bee bucket. I encourage you to find some time and create your personal handy dandy beekeeping tool box too! It saves a lot of time with organization and can help aid you asContinueContinue reading “Essential Beekeeping Supplies”

What To Do With Leftover Honey

Of course we can always drizzle that sugary substance into our tea. But there are many other ways you can and should use honey. The Ancient Egyptians didn’t just use honey in their tea. But it was incorporated into their lifestyle. Support healing: For wounds, cuts, leg ulcers, burns, and bed sores. Estimate the woundContinueContinue reading “What To Do With Leftover Honey”

Sweet Like Medicine: Honey!

We all tried that melting, gooey delight at least once in our lives. Commonly, we put it in herbal tea, devour it during a bad cough, and use it as a substitution for sugar. However, not only is this humble substance rich in antioxidants and nutrients, but it does wonders for the body, such asContinueContinue reading “Sweet Like Medicine: Honey!”

Homemade Honey Granola Recipe

Granola is high packed in antioxidants, fibers, and nutrients. It supports us on long trail walks, hikes, or even a day in the park. It’s an easy snack to carry on the go, but also to make. This recipe will not only provide the basics of a an amazing homemade-granola, but also suit your wild,ContinueContinue reading “Homemade Honey Granola Recipe”