Why is Our Honey So White?
November 18, 2023
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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
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Banana Craisin Muffins
October 1, 2023
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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
Artificial Low Calorie Sweeteners May Contribute to Weight Gain & Other Health Problems
August 20, 2023
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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
Raw Honey Loses Flavor & Health Benefits in Ambient Storage
August 1, 2023
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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
What is USDA Organic Honey? Correction & Update
July 6, 2023
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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
Can raw honey spoil?
May 31, 2023
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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
7 Surprising Facts About Raw Honey
May 7, 2023
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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
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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 2, 2023
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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
Family Traditions
March 2, 2023
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Family traditions keep us feeling connected. Carolyn Klassen explains the value, and surprising benefits, of feeling connected in this TEDx talk in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Traditions