Today I am diverting from posting a “honey” recipe to share my overnight Blueberry-Pecan French Toast recipe. Blueberries are abundant this time of year and what better way to use them than in an easy crowd pleasing breakfast dish? What you need to know about this recipe is; the proportions are perfect for a crowd, […]
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of taking a complimentary tour of some fantastic South Beach restaurants in Miami. Finding myself with a couple of extra days after the whirlwind BlogHerFood’14 conference in Miami Beach, I decided a culinary tour would be just the thing for me. Now I know I will seek out culinary […]
Did you know that for honey to be considered “organic” the hives must be kept miles away from any danger of pollutants? In order to assure “organic” honey the hives are placed far away from exposure to chemicals, GMO’s or pesticides.
Do you remember the first time you made an “upside-down” cake? I recall being apprehensive about flipping the cake onto a platter, worried about a first class kitchen calamity. I mean, really, holding onto a hot cast iron skillet with one hand and a serving plate with the other, timing the flip while not shattering […]
Most people I know are a bit afraid of bee stings even if not fearful of bees. As a beekeeper I’ve been stung only 3 times and always while not wearing my beekeeper gear. I don’t enjoy being stung but am not particularly panicky about a bee sting. For centuries bee venom has been used to treat arthritis. […]
Having just returned from the BlogHerFood’14 conference in Miami Beach and having eaten way more food than any one person should in a few short days I’m trying to get back to the norm. This is not a recipe per-se but a concoction that I eat often for breakfast, lunch or a mid-day snack.
I’ve been into making easy, light and yummy desserts lately. This may be the easiest of all. Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia about Mel i Mato: Mató (Catalan pronunciation: [məˈto]) is a Catalan fresh cheese made from cows’ or goats’ milk, with no salt added. It is usually served with honey, as a dessert, called […]
Did you know that the sweet worker bee has two stomachs? One for nectar storage and one for her own digestive purposes. Field bees collect nectar using their proboscis and store it in their “honey stomach”.
I made these sweet little guys to throw on top of a salad but I’m here to tell you they make a delicious snack too. Pecans are one of my favorites and I love them toasted and served with salads. You can top just about any salad with a few toasted nuts for some added […]
One of the first jobs Mr. F gave me while I was a beekeeper in training was to smoke the bees. He taught me how to give a puff at the entrance and then wait a minute before lifting the roof on the hive and giving another puff or two, creating an aura of smoke in both […]
