June 22–28, 2020 is a big week in the honey world: Pollinator Awareness Week. We at Local Hive understand that not everyone gets to spend their days working with bees. So, let’s find out what the buzz is all about: what’s a pollinator, and why do they matter? You’re a Pollinator A pollinator is a...

Right now, both American bees and beekeepers have their work cut out for them, with more threats to their survival than ever before. But there’s good news, too: you can help. Murder Hornets are Just the Tip of the Stinger You may have heard about the coming wave of murder hornets: giant Asian hor...

Raw & unfiltered honey makes for clean plates, but it can help with clean hands, too. There’s no end to the surprising ways honey can help out around the house, and while we’re all paying extra attention to our hygiene. If you’ve spent any time online in the past few months, you’ve seen it: h...

In the middle of a global crisis, many parents are faced with a time crunch like never before. There simply aren’t enough hours to balance work, childcare and chores. The go-to advice from mom bloggers and the like is to make a schedule and stick to it. That’s a tall order in a time when no one k...

For years, we’ve been warned that we’re spending too much time sitting and staring at screens, and the recent wave of school closures, social distancing policies and lockdowns is making both practically unavoidable. We’re here to help, with seven activities to get you and the kids off the couch a...

As every part of the country is shaken by the COVID-19 crisis, we’re reminded why we do what we do: to provide for people. The best thing we can do right now is make sure people have the food they need. So, we will provide our raw & unfiltered honey and work to keep it on shelves nationwide. ...

How many honeys are out there? Hundreds, thousands, even millions. It just depends on how specific you want to be. On the low end, there’s at least as many varieties of honey as there are varieties of flowering plants that bees pollinate. A beekeeper can set up their hive in a field with only one...

Raw and unfiltered honey has plenty of benefits for people: antioxidants, reduced sugar crashes – it even helps with coughs. But when feeding your furry friends, honey’s role is a little more complicated. Domesticated dogs have gradually evolved into the (usually) obedient pets we know today. The...

This sweet Sore Throat Salve comes to us from Cindy S. Lowry, one of our fans on the Local Hive Facebook Page. Every few weeks, we hold a recipe contest in the comments and reward the winner with a bottle of their favorite raw and unfiltered Local Hive Honey. Join in next time for a chance to sha...

The short answer: no. The long answer: still no, but that doesn’t mean honey is bad for you or can’t be part of a healthy diet. Honey just happens to be high in carbs––which are healthy and valid sources of fuel for your body in moderation––while the keto diet requires consuming almost no carbs a...

This week’s recipe was suggested on a recent Local Hive Facebook post by one Ms. Patricia Burrett. We haven’t tried it ourselves just yet, but with cream cheese frosting and sweetness from raw honey, these cupcakes are bound to be an instant family favorite. As with any baking recipe, things can ...

Like The Force, honey is a magical substance with a light side and a dark side that’s mysteriously made by tiny living things. We have nearly a dozen Star Wars movies to explain The Force to us, but what is it that makes honey light or dark? Read on, you must. Honey gets its color from the pollen...

This easy pork tenderloin is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Served with a side of sautéed Brussels sprouts, it makes for an easy but memorable dinner for 2-4. A touch of Local Hive Honey will add a unique sweetness that complements the salty and savory pork. Because the dish features or...

What do beekeepers do in January? It turns out, not much. Okay, see you next week! Just kidding. There’s a lot more than meets the eye. So much more, in fact, that modern beekeepers now use sophisticated tools like thermal imaging to check up on their hives. Beekeeping, like farming and football ...

In 2020, our resolution is to eat more local food, whether that means honey, produce or beef. Here’s Part II of our guide to eating more local food all year long. You can find Part I here. Season Appropriately To save money on transportation, farmers and grocers want to sell produce nearby if at ...