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Honey - Nature's Sweetner

Is Honeycomb Edible? Can You Eat Honeycomb?

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How you can eat raw honeycomb

Can You Eat Raw Honeycomb? Yes, and Yes! This question is often asked of me during beekeeping demonstrations. Can you eat honeycomb- surely not? Yes, it is true that honeycomb is edible and tastes quite good – if a little waxy! People have been eating honeycomb for thousands of years with no ill effects. While […]

Decrystallize Honey With A Warming Cabinet

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how to decrystallize honey with a warming cabinet safely

Creating a Warming Cabinet to Decrystallize Honey Any beekeeper who sells honey will experience crystallized honey. Honey that has crystallized in containers is especially troublesome. And, it is not just beekeepers who have multiple jars of honey to decrystallize. Any one who practices bulk food storage may face the problem. One answer is to decrystallize […]

How to Decrystallize Honey Without Damaging It

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Raw honey - how to decrystallize honey safely

Tips for How to Decrystallize Honey If you are a long-time consumer of raw honey, I am sure you have experienced honey that has “turned to sugar”. This is the common slang term for crystallized honey or granulated honey.  Some people prefer thickened honey. But, your honey doesn’t have to stay this way. If you […]

Honey & Cinnamon For Colds- Does This Homemade Remedy Work?

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Using raw honey and cinnamon for colds and coughs is a popular home remedy.

Does Honey and Cinnamon Cure Colds? Umm.. no, sorry but I understand why you ask. When you feel bad, you want to get better quick!   A complete cure would the best outcome and right now!  Unfortunately, the journey through sickness doesn’t usually work quite this way.  It wont cure you, but using honey and cinnamon for […]

Tips That Will Change The Way You Store Raw Honey

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Store honey in glass jars with tight fitting lids to prolong quality

How to Store Raw Honey Indefinitely Honey is a perfect food- as soon as the bees finish with it.  But as a natural food, we sometimes feel that we need to take too many precautions with it. To preserve it’s natural goodness, you need to know how to store raw honey. Your best intentions may lead you […]

Why Does Honey Crystallize – And How to Fix it Fast!

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Raw honey is prone to crystallization - Carolina Honeybees

Why Does Honey Crystallize? Do you have a jar of gritty, semi-solid honey? If you are a lover of natural foods such as honey, I am sure you have gone to the cabinet and found that something weird was happening with your jar of honey.  That jar of natural sweetness is now a clump of […]

How to Bottle Honey – After Harvest

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How to bottle honey - Carolina Honeybees

How to Bottle Honey – As a Confident Beekeeper Learning how to bottle honey is a sweet job for every new beekeeper.  It’s one beekeeping chore that we always love doing. For many beekeepers the honey harvest comes during the second year of beekeeping. The honey harvest  is exciting.    Months of planning and hard work […]

What is Sourwood Honey?

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sourwood honey has a unique taste

Sourwood Honey A Regional Favorite Sourwood honey is wildly popular in the Appalachian region.  It is a local favorite and the only honey some locals will eat. In fact, we like it so well that we do not have a lot to sell.  Most of this popular honey is consumed right here in our region. This rare […]

Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey For Better Health

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Apple cider vinegar and honey is a timeless home remedy.

Should You Drink Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey? Science has explained so much about our bodies and various illnesses. Yet, we continue to search for remedies that are natural. Many people have become distrustful of big pharma. They look to the past for a more homeopathic answer.  Apple Cider Vinegar and honey has become one of […]

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