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The Honey Advantage (It’s Not Just About Flavor)
Grilling with Local Hive Honey isn’t just a sweet idea—it’s a smart one. Our raw & unfiltered honey doesn’t just add flavor; it adds function. Because it hasn’t been heated or over-processed, it still contains natural enzymes and pollens that h...
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Can a honey hair mask heal your hair?
Honey Do's
Most of us would never dream of getting sticky, raw & unfiltered honey in our hair. But it turns out it may have some positive side effects, not unlike your favorite leave-in conditioner. Making a honey hair mask to hydrate your hair is surprisingly simple as long as you remember one thing:... -
Skincare Tips with Honey
Honey Do's
It's true: you can use honey for skincare and your beauty routine. And this isn't some crazy new TikTok trend. Honey has been used medicinally and practically for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Egypt. (#4 is straight out of Cleopatra's beauty playbook.) Check out our favorite honey ... -
Soothe Sunburns with Honey
Honey Do's
We hope you're mostly using honey to sweeten foods, replace sugar, or bake desserts. But maybe that's not enough. Maybe you're craving even more ways to use honey. Or just looking for an excuse to always have a bottle of honey on you. Well, this might be just what you're looking for — at least du... -
Homemade Honey Sticks (AKA Honey Straws)
Honey Do's
After years of followers asking us in the comments to start making honey sticks, we've decided to, as the old proverb goes, "teach a man to fish." It turns out, it's actually really easy to make honey sticks (AKA honey straws) at home with just a few tools that you probably already have on hand. ... -
This is one of those uses for honey you just can't believe until you try it. Not only can honey heal cuts, moisturize your face, and make your lips deliciously sweet, We're always looking for ways to make those school lunches just a little bit fresher. And while there's nothing wrong with an unsl... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Lilac, Lemonade & Local Honey Popsicles
Honey Do's
Seems like you never have a popsicle handy when you really want one. So, the smart move is to go ahead and pop them in the freezer now before that summer heat wave rolls around. These lilac and lemonade popsicles are a definite upgrade from the artificial mystery flavors you had in popsicles as a...
