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 ...

In 2019, we kicked off the new year with a blog about how to swap out sugar for raw and unfiltered honey. In 2020, our resolution hits even closer to home: we’re going to eat local every chance we get, whether that means honey, veggies or beef. The reasons to be more conscious of where your food ...

If you happen upon a beehive––which, by the way, is technically called a nest––in your home or yard, don’t panic. There’s plenty you can do. Don’t: Spray chemicals or pesticides into the hive. This won’t kill the bees immediately, but it will aggravate them––probably not what you were going for. ...

Ah, honey: a thing of beauty. The same stuff that works wonders on your taste buds can also be wonderful for your face and skin. Honey’s so versatile, it’s practically got your whole beauty routine covered on its own. To prove it, here’s a step-by-step guide for working raw and unfiltered honey i...

While most folks keep honey in the pantry, you may want to grab a bottle for your nightstand, too. Raw and unfiltered honey can hydrate your skin, soothe your throat, help heal wounds and sweeten everything it touches, but it can also help you get a sweet night’s sleep. Raw honey, eaten just befo...

Possibly our most nuanced and flavorful varietal, our Northwest local honey combines five unique pollens from around the Pacific Northwest to create a strong and long-lasting flavor. Its dark color and rich character are typical of the region’s honeys, including our Washington varietal.If you’ve ...

The holidays just aren’t complete without a little cranberry sauce. Okay, a lot of cranberry sauce. These tart little bundles add just the right contrast to the mounds of mashed, stuffed and fried starches found at every dinner, potluck and party from Halloween to New Year’s.The standard image of...