It is often said that the Irish prefer clear, runny honey. While this may be true, many of us foreigners prefer granulated or soft set honey. It might be a cultural thing, influenced by the type of forage available and the cuisine of different parts of the world. However, there is definitely a growing taste …
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Soft set honey – what is it and how is it made?
How to use, clean and refresh beeswax wraps
Reusable beeswax wraps are used for storing food and keeping it fresh. It is a great plastic-free alternative to clingfilm and disposable bags and can also sometimes be used instead of tinfoil. What make reusable wax wraps perfect for storing food is not only that you can use them again and again and that they …
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DIY beeswax wraps – How to make beeswax wraps
Reusable beeswax wraps are used for storing food and keeping it fresh. It is a great plastic-free alternative to clingfilm and disposable bags and can also sometimes be used instead of tinfoil. What make reusable wax wraps perfect for storing food is not only that you can use them again and again and that they …
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How to use propolis
Eating propolis daily is said to help strengthen the immune system. Even in small doses, it can help the body to protect against and fight bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including the flu.
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How to make propolis tincture
Making propolis tincture is very straight forward once you have the right ingredients: raw propolis and food grade alcohol. Follow the step-by-step recipe below for how to make propolis tincture.
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Podcast Green Bites – Honey Tasting
Journalist Ellie O’Byrne from the Podcast Green Bites visited for a honey tasting of raw Irish honeys with Beekeeper Hanna from Hanna’s Bees.
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Best Rhubarb Cordial Recipe – refreshing and zingy
This is a fantastic recipe for a fresh and zingy cordial. Along with Pink Elderflower Cordial, it is an absolute favourite to bring to my apiaries to provide hydration and energy for those long days working with my bees. It is one of the best cordial recipes I have found, so I am happy to …
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Nutty Honey Roasted Granola
Homemade Nutty Honey roasted granola recipe packed with nuts and seeds and added cinnamon to intensify the flavour. No added sugar muesli.
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Simple 1:1:1 Beekeeper’s Salve recipe
I love beeswax. I love the smell as it melts and burns, the different colours, how it feels to touch and on the skin. I love it for its waterproofing qualities and for its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. But most of all I just love it because it is pure, it is natural, and I know exactly where it comes from: my very own honeybees.
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