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This loukoumades recipe comes to us from one of our favorite Local Hive Honey partners: @foodbymaria. You should definitely check out her Instagram for more incredible, authentic Greek recipes.
Loukoumades are a staple of Greek celebrations and, for some of the more extravagant home chefs, part o...
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Caramelized Honey Cupcakes
Recipes
The first step to baking caramelized honey cupcakes? Realizing that you can, indeed, bake with honey. Baking with honey is literally a thing you can do. And in our humble honey-coated opinion? It's a pretty smart thing to do. Check out our blog, "Baking with Honey Instead of Sugar" for the full,... -
We are going to keep it real with you: we love a good cocktail at home. Because why bother going out when I'm the best bartender in town? That's why these honey cocktails with blackberry and mint really hit the spot: They're easy to make at home Just a couple ingredients No need to put on pant...
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You could always make cookies on a baking sheet, you know, like you're supposed to. But if you're really cool and just a little bit inventive, you realize that you can make perfectly round, bite-sized cookies in a muffin tin by packing the dough 1/2 inch thick in each one. These muffin-tin hon...
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Homemade Honey Sports Drink
Recipes
There’s a bit of a buzz on TikTok right now about honey and salt as a preworkout. And if we're honest? We’re having some pretty mixed feelings about it. For one, it is great that seemingly millions of wannabe gym rats and influencers are finding another reason to eat honey on the reg. But…it’s a... -
How to Taste Honey Like an Expert
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Picture this: it’s a beautiful day in late spring. Let’s say, April 25th — the perfect date. You wake up on a lazy Sunday thinking: “I need to host a dinner party. Or a luncheon. Or a brunch. Or a bruncheon. SOMETHING. If I don’t host something, I will literally explode.” So what do you do? Cook ... -
Homemade Honey Cough Drops
Recipes
Instead of buying cough drops at the store, you can easily make them at home with raw & unfiltered honey. This all-natural recipe takes advantage of honey’s soothing texture and naturally anti-bacterial properties. Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 30 drops Notes: Use a... -
Honey French Toast
Recipes
This recipe has been a long, long time coming. We’ve posted before about how you can use honey on waffles instead of syrup, but somehow, we’ve never put together a French toast recipe with raw & unfiltered honey. Well, that ends today. Because this recipe is an absolute. Smash. Hit. Over at L... -
When it comes to staying healthy, certain ingredients come to mind, like apple cider vinegar (ACV). But we’re here to tell you that adding honey makes for a sweeter elixir — and sweeter chances to lose weight. Together, they’re a dynamic duo that’s here to stay. It’s said that a shot of ACV can o...
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Are you looking for a way to eat pancakes and not feel guilty about it? We suggest swapping out that sugary maple syrup for something your elders would approve of: homestyle elderberry syrup. This honey-sweetened elderberry syrup is a delicious topping for pancakes and biscuits, but it’s also a s...
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How Honeybees Spend Their Holidays
Honey Facts
If you’re celebrating the holidays with your family, you’re kind of like a honeybee. While bees don’t put up decorations or buy each other expensive skincare, like we do during the holidays, they do have their own festivities. As winter approaches, bees celebrate by stocking up on nectar and maki... -
What are you bringing to the table for Thanksgiving this year? If your witty personality alone isn’t cutting it anymore, we have a cornbread recipe for you that’ll It’s sweet, filled with honey and easy to make. Honestly, the only con is that they’re so delicious, you won’t have any leftovers...
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What Color is Honey? It Depends.
Honey Facts
If your algorithm is anything like ours, and we’re guessing it is since we’re all a bunch of bee-lovers, you’ve probably been served fall foliage content from the most beautiful places in America. And sure, you could go visit New England, Oregon, and Colorado — but you could also visit them right... -
Bee Hugs: A Winter Survival Strategy
Beekeeping
Ahh, winter. The time of the year when the mornings are chilly and the mosquitoes are finally gone. But wait... if mosquitoes are gone, does that mean bees are gone too? Don’t worry. The bees are fine. If you’re asking, “Where did the bees go?”, the answer isn’t “far south”, like other animals an... -
How Much Honey Does a Bee Make?
Honey Facts
Honeybees are small. Really small. Each one is barely the size of a fingernail. Yet, somehow, all the bees in the U.S. make 125,000,000 pounds of honey every year. That’s more than the Titanic weighed! That means every year, U.S. bees make a literal boatload of honey. But how much does just one b... -
Unveiling the Mystery of Why Bees Make Honey
Honey Facts
Have you ever picked up a bottle of pure honey and begun to wonder about all the great mysteries in life? You know, stuff like, “How much honey does one beehive make?”. Us too. And it turns out, the answer to this seemingly simple question is a fascinating journey into the world of bees and their... -
Honey Piña Colada Granola
Recipes
If you like: 1) Piña coladas And 2) Getting caught in the rain ...you’re going to love this recipe. We’ve been putting it on everything. No, seriously, we mean everything. Yogurt, milk, oatmeal... or you know, just shoving handfuls of it straight into our mouths. It’s delish, healthy and makes th... -
Back-to-School Giveaway 2023
Honey Do's
Pollinators — including wild bees, honeybees, butterflies, and even humans! — make the whole world bloom. Without pollination, we wouldn’t have many of the local plants, wildflowers, and our crops that grow all over the country. Because we want to help educate the world on the magic on pollinat... -
Four Smoothie Recipes We Love
Honey Do's
If you’re a smoothie person, you eventually settle on a single type of smoothie that you make pretty much every time without thinking about it. You fall into a smoothie rut. And no matter how good you’ve got it down, it eventually gets a bit boring. When it comes to a great smoothie, honey is the... -
Honey Peach Crumble Snack Cake
Recipes
We’re all over this summer’s record temperatures and waiting for the best season to arrive: autumn. We’re practically begging for sweater weather and crisp fall mornings. This recipe tastes like summer with a hint of fall. It has a little bit of both seasons mixed into its thick peach batter and ... -
Is it just us or has this summer been hotter than ever? As the temperature keeps rising, all we want to do is cool down by sipping on some honey-infused refreshing drinks. All of them. Every. Last. One. So, we started compiling recipes, and now, we’ve got the best of the best in one place. Whethe...
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Summer Faves with Honey
Honey Do's
There’s no question what goes well with honey: basically every food under the sun. But if you’re looking for some honey inspiration, here are some ideas for how to sweeten up your summer with raw & unfiltered honey recipes. First: The Obvious These are the things you've just got to eat with h... -
How to Support Pollinators
Beekeeping
Why are pollinators so important? What’s the buzz with all those species? And what exactly do they need from us humans? Well, to put it simply, pollinators like bees, birds, butterflies and bats help plants reproduce and keep our environment diverse. Because of them, a lot of different plant spe... -
The Real Reason We Need Pollinators
Beekeeping
Most kinds of animal activism involve us humans giving something up. We need to quit eating meat, or quit bulldozing forests, or stop construction to protect an endangered species. But pollinators are the exact opposite. We humans depend on them. In ways big and small, pollinators direct life on ... -
Does Honey Expire?
Honey Facts
Well, does it? No, not really. Particularly if you store it in a sealed bottle in a cool, dry place like your pantry — not your fridge. (Surely, somebody out there is refrigerating their honey. If that’s you: you can stop. Totally not necessary.) Honey may have an expiration date on the bottle, b... -
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey
Honey Facts
We could talk all day about honey. Sometimes, it feels like that’s literally what we do. But lately, we’ve been hearing more and more buzz from wellness and nutrition circles about apple cider vinegar. Turns out there’s plenty to get excited about, and combining the two can make for a (surprising... -
We love a good charcuterie board, don’t we, folks? Here’s all the inspiration we could find for how to put together a board that’s just right for any kind of spring get-together and sure to get your guests experimenting with all kinds of fun flavors. #1: Get the serving situation right. Presenta...
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Homestyle Honey Peach Cobbler
Recipes
There are lots of ways to make peach cobbler, but there’s one rule you can never break: no pie crusts! In that spirit, we’ve gone with a classic homestyle recipe using a yummy homemade biscuit topping. This adds a fun texture that complements our Local Hive Colorado Honey and a scoop of vanilla i... -
We’ve been at this a long time, and we’re still nowhere near to running out of recipes featuring the delicious sweetness of raw & unfiltered honey. It just makes everything better. But honey is sweet, so honey desserts are always the first thing we go to. When we asked our friends over at @...
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Pots de Crème Honey Custard
Recipes
Here’s a new one: honey custard! Just when you think you’ve had every honey dessert, and finally seen all the recipes with honey, we’re blown away by this delicious raspberry custard recipe from @brits__bites. “Pots de crème” is a particular kind of French dessert custard originally dating from t... -
3 Sweet Honey Recipes from @nomaste.hungry
Honey Do's
Morgan AKA @nomaste.hungry is a photographer, blogger and recipe creator who really knows how to use honey. She created these 3 delicious recipes featuring each of the varietals you’ll find in our Harvest Reserve Gift Box: Oregon Blackberry, Washington Raspberry, and Cali Citrus Blossom. These ea... -
What is Adulterated Honey?
Honey Facts
When you stop by the honey aisle, the first thing that hits you is, “Wow, there’s a lot of this stuff.” At any given supermarket, you’re likely to see a dozen or more brands, each with different descriptions: “raw”, “pure”, “organic”, “unfiltered”, and so on. Right alongside them, you’ll see plai... -
Look, we know it as well as anybody: most people just use honey to sweeten their tea or coffee. But that’s not even close to the best way to use it. (Trust us, we’ve had honey on just about everything we can think of — even salmon.) The actual best thing to eat with honey? Cheese. We know what y...
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How to Bake with Honey Instead of Sugar
Honey Do's
The easiest way to go from a plain-ol’ dessert to something totally unique and homemade? TBH, it’s giving it a cute name like “Grandma’s State Fair Apple Pie” so that everyone thinks you learned from the best. The OTHER easiest way? Replacing the sugar with honey. You’ll instantly add flavor and... -
Our Favorite Immune Boosting Ingredients
Honey Facts
Eating good really does make you feel good. And feeling good – by reducing aches, cravings, sleeplessness, and stress – can help your immune system stay strong, no matter what’s coming at it. If you’re looking for healthy ingredients to sprinkle in throughout the day and keep you feelin’ good, th... -
Sweet Chia Pudding with Honey
Recipes
Get a healthy start to your day with this sweet chia pudding with honey. Chia seeds are a natural source of fiber and protein that add a little more heft and texture to yogurt for a more satisfying breakfast. For this recipe, we’re featuring Local Hive New England, which has a light, smooth, berr... -
Bang Bang Shrimp
Recipes
Let’s end 2022 with a bang… well Bang-Bang Shrimp that is. Crispy, crunchy battered shrimp covered in a sweet and spicy sriracha sauce. The best part is you probably have all the sauce ingredients in your pantry… that’s right no Thai chili sauce. Check out the recipe from Eden Nosel with TheBoldA... -
Don’t know about you, but we like our tarts a little tart. Baking them with raspberries is the perfect way to give them that tart-yet-sweet flavor that we’re always craving. This recipes showcases the unique sweetness in our Local Hive Washington Raspberry Harvest Reserve (find it in our Harvest ...
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Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Recipes
Not everyone loves Brussels sprouts. Probably because not everyone has had these delectable honey-balsamic Brussels sprouts. It doesn’t take much to take them from bitter veggie to instant family favorite, and this recipe makes it simple. A few ways to spruce up your sprouts: Use raw & unfil... -
With Thanksgiving just two short weeks away, it’s time to get your shopping list in order. And for us? Nothing comes before the sweet potato side. Whether it’s baked, mashed, or dished up in a casserole, there’s no beating the sweet, yet surprisingly nutrient-dense, goodness of a sweet potato. Th...
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The new Local Hive Harvest Reserve Gift Box is flying off the shelves for a reason: it’s 3 deliciously local honeys in one box, each one with a unique flavor. Combine honeys like these with a few other delicious ingredients and those flavors really pop out in a sweet way. If you’re looking for a ...
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When you’ve got great honey, it’s crazy how many ways you’ll find to use it. We love this easy recipe for honey-sriracha meatballs because 1) it’s easy and 2) it really mixes things up thanks to that Local Hive Honey flavor. Instant Pots (AKA slow cookers) make it simple to make awesome recipes l...
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What Makes Honey Sticky?
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We were wrapping up a particularly active and honey-filled National Honey Month today, and a question hit us out of the blue. A question so simple and so obvious, we’d never even thought to ask: why is honey so sticky? For years, we’ve been so focused on the main aspect of honey – its sweetness –... -
The American Beekeeping Boom
Honey Facts
Every year, the team at Local Hive makes sure to celebrate National Honey Month. But this year, we’ve got something bigger in mind. Not just one month, but 400 years of honey. That’s because bees and their honey have been a crucial part of this country since way back in 1622. It was in 1622 that ... -
Honey Fried Walleye
Recipes
If you’re not from the upper Midwest or Canada, “walleye” probably sounds like a tool or something. But in the Great Lakes region, it’s a delicacy. Conveniently, it’s also just about everywhere. It’s just as common to see it on shelves as it is to fish one out of the lake yourself. If you’ve neve... -
It’s been a long, hot summer pretty much everywhere. And it’s not over yet. (😅) In times like these, we turn to food for a bit of comfort. A nice, fresh salad like this Southwest Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing will fill you up without weighing you down in the summer heat. We’re taking cues from t...
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Tips on Grilling with Honey
Recipes
Honey is part of what makes barbecue, barbecue. We’ve blogged before about salad dressings and glazes with honey. Here’s a quick guide to grilling and barbecuing with it. Honey can go with most anything, but you have to know how to use it. Why BBQ Pros Grill with Local Hive Honey Honey Retains M... -
The Local Hive Partner program is designed for creatives of all kinds, giving you the opportunity to receive free Local Hive Honey and earn affiliate bonuses. PARTNER PERKS Honey! And Honey Stuff! When you become a Local Partner, we’ll throw down with an exclusive welcome kit, Local Hive gear and...
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Honey-Balsamic Grilled Veggies
Recipes
Summer means it’s time to fire up the grill, and this new recipe makes for a perfect honey-sweetened side to go with steaks, brats, burgers, and any other cookout faves. The combination of raw & unfiltered honey’s unique flavor and tangy balsamic will add brightness and complexity to your smo... -
Why Did My Honey Turn Solid?
Honey Facts
Raw & unfiltered honey will eventually turn solid – that’s a simple fact of life. But that doesn’t mean your bottle’s days are numbered. Crystallized honey is usually light yellow or white, with a consistency somewhere between that of peanut butter and granite, depending on how long it’s been...