Category: Bee

Honey Cough Syrup

INGREDIENTS zest of 2 lemons (approx. 1 1/2 T) 1/4 cup – ginger, peeled, sliced, or 1/2 tsp. of ground ginger 1 cup – water 1 cup – honey 1/2 cup – lemon juice DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan, combine lemon zest, sliced ginger and 1 cup of water. Bring mixture to a boil, simmer […]

Honey Leches French Toast

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS For Honey Leches Mixture: 2 T – blueberry honey 1/4 cup – evaporated milk 1/4 cup – lite Thai coconut milk 3 – large eggs 1 tsp. – pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. – ground cinnamon For Berry Garnish: 1/2 cup – fresh raspberries 1/2 cup – fresh blueberries 1/2 cup – fresh strawberries, sliced For Hot Honey: 1/2 cup – blueberry honey 1/2 tsp. – cayenne pepper For Pound Cake: 8 – small slices of […]

The Top 10 Benefits of Raw Honey

  It Is Antibacterial and Anti-fungal Raw honey contains hydrogen peroxide, making it antiseptic, and it is very low in moisture, which essentially smothers most microorganisms. Manuka honey, in particular, has been used to treat antibiotic-resistant staph infections. Good for Coughs and Sore Throats Honey has been used as a throat remedy for centuries. Try […]

Science Backing Up Claims About Honey

Honey has been used for millennia as something of a cure-all.  It has been used to treat wounds, infections, coughs and sore throats, and even digestive issues.  While some people continue to believe in honey’s effectiveness based on long-term usage, others opt to wait for science to back up the claims.  And science is doing […]