2023

Honey comes in diverse colours. But Wendell Estate Honey is probably the whitest of them all

Why is Our Honey So White?

November 18, 2023 No Comments

We get this question a lot. Some people wonder if we’ve added colouring the honey or done something else to whiten the colour (we emphatically

Autumn

October 3, 2023 No Comments

I love seasons, any and all. The energies that they bring to my life are so rich and varied. For me, each season has its

Raw honey is a healthy sweetener in this banana craisin muffin recipe

Banana Craisin Muffins

October 1, 2023 No Comments

A healthy addition to Sunday brunch or afternoon tea. Ingredients: 2/3 cup (160 mL) raw honey 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, softened 1 cup (250

Synthesis of a low-calorie sweetener, saccharin, by successive chemical reactions

Artificial Low Calorie Sweeteners May Contribute to Weight Gain & Other Health Problems

August 20, 2023 No Comments

With the ongoing obesity epidemic and increased attention to health and physical fitness, low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) have been enjoying a surge in popularity as a

The fresher the honey, the better the flavor and health benefits

Raw Honey Loses Flavor & Health Benefits in Ambient Storage

August 1, 2023 2 Comments

A commonly quoted “interesting fact” about honey is that 3000-year-old honey was found in the Egyptian pyramids that was still edible. Sometimes this is even

USDA organic certification gets very complicated when it comes to honey

What is USDA Organic Honey? Correction & Update

July 6, 2023 No Comments

Background In my previous deep dive blog attempting to answer the question “What is organic honey?” I stated that the USDA does not certify any

This opened jar of raw honey fermented after months in a kitchen

Can raw honey spoil?

May 31, 2023 No Comments

The good news is that raw honey is an exceptionally safe natural food and can withstand months or even years of storage at ambient temperatures

A frame of raw honey about to be extracted by centrifuge.

7 Surprising Facts About Raw Honey

May 7, 2023 2 Comments

Raw honey is making a resurgence as a healthy treat. The “nectar of the gods” has been valued for millennia as a rare luxury and

Apricot, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Hors d’Oeuvres

March 31, 2023 No Comments

The balance of the salty cured ham with the tart and sweet honey in these hors d’oeuvres will have your friends and family coming back

Hot Cross Buns

March 6, 2023 No Comments

Hot crossed buns are a traditional Easter favourite at our house. I got the recipe from my mom’s recipe box. My mom probably got it