Ingredients: 2 Tbsp yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup honey ( WP Orange Blossom works well) 3 eggs, room temperature 1 cup milk, room temperature 1 Tbsp distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 tsp salt 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 Tbsp oil 1/2 cup raisinsDirections for Dough: Dissolve the yeast in the water in a small bowl; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer using […]
In our last newsletter, we discussed the process of crystallization in honey. This month we will discover how to undo the process. During crystallization, honey does not lose its aroma, flavor or health benefits. However, it can be upsetting to fetch some honey for baking only to find that it is hard and […]
As spring approaches, the bees exit the hive into the new warmth and growth. They are always on the hunt for new sources of their precious honey. Depending on the severity of the winter chill, the stored hive honey may be seriously depleted and need urgent replacing. In Florida, Texas, and California, citrus groves […]
March 21 is the Vernal Equinox which herallds the beginning of Spring. While March can be a mix between winter and spring and the weather may be volatile, the bees are charging full speed ahead. The queen is laying an enormous amount of eggs now. That brood requires a lot of honey and pollen to fully develop. The […]
How Would You Live Then? What if a hundred rose-breasted grosbeaks flew in circles around your head? What ifthe mockingbird came into the house with you and became your advisor? What ifthe bees filled your walls with honey and all you needed to do was ask them and they would fillthe bowl? What if the brook slid downhill just past your […]