Honey & Almond Baklava Recipe
A Turkish sweet made with buttered pastry layered with chopped nuts and soaked in a spiced honey syrup The first time I had this middle-eastern treat was in the airport in Greece on my way back home to...
View ArticleWhy Vegans (and everyone else) should eat Honey
It’s probable that most honey bee colonies in the west do not live in the wild anymore. They live with beekeepers. No matter what your views on eating or not eating meat are, there’s one animal product...
View ArticleRecipe for Natural Rose Geranium Soap coloured with Alkanet Root
Naturally coloured purple with Alkanet Root In this rose-geranium soap recipe you’ll use the natural colouring properties of Alkanet root, scent from my favourite essential oil, and dried rose petals...
View ArticleBad Beekeeper + Loads of Honey
The first honeybee visit in weeks A good beekeeper visits their bees every week between May and July. They make sure their bees have enough space, aren’t thinking of swarming, and if they’re lucky they...
View ArticleA Couple of Surprises on Honey Extraction Day
A Late June Honey Harvest I usually don’t take honey off this early. Most beekeepers do though, since early summer honey is light and sweet and some of the best you can harvest. I’m usually just so...
View ArticleHow to Infuse Honey with Herbs, Spices, & Edible Flowers
Make Homemade Infused Honey for yourself & gifts If you’ve ever tasted raw, local honey you’ll be amazed at the complexity of its flavour. It’s nothing like the stuff that comes out of squeezy...
View ArticleOrganic Aloe Face Cream Recipe + Instructions
Make lotion with natural skin-loving ingredients Filled with skin-loving oils and extracts, this is a face lotion that I use daily. It’s perfect for those with normal to oily skin and is made with all...
View ArticleBeekeeping Harvest: Crushing and Straining Honey
Finding ‘wild’ comb in my hive and extracting honey from it. It’s been a very busy couple of weeks for me with filling orders over at Lovely Greens Handmade, taking guests on a quirky weekend tour of...
View ArticleHoney & Almond Baklava Recipe
A Turkish sweet made with buttered pastry layered with chopped nuts and soaked in a spiced honey syrup The first time I had this middle-eastern treat was in the airport in Greece on my way back home to...
View ArticleWhy Vegans (and everyone else) should eat Honey
It’s probable that most honey bee colonies in the west do not live in the wild anymore. They live with beekeepers. No matter what your views on eating or not eating meat are, there’s one animal product...
View ArticleRecipe for Natural Rose Geranium Soap coloured with Alkanet Root
Naturally coloured purple with Alkanet Root In this rose-geranium soap recipe you’ll use the natural colouring properties of Alkanet root, scent from my favourite essential oil, and dried rose petals...
View ArticleBad Beekeeper + Loads of Honey
The first honeybee visit in weeks A good beekeeper visits their bees every week between May and July. They make sure their bees have enough space, aren’t thinking of swarming, and if they’re lucky they...
View ArticleA Couple of Surprises on Honey Extraction Day
A Late June Honey Harvest I usually don’t take honey off this early. Most beekeepers do though, since early summer honey is light and sweet and some of the best you can harvest. I’m usually just so...
View ArticleHow to Infuse Honey with Herbs, Spices, & Edible Flowers
Make Homemade Infused Honey for yourself & gifts If you’ve ever tasted raw, local honey you’ll be amazed at the complexity of its flavour. It’s nothing like the stuff that comes out of squeezy...
View ArticleFestive Honey Soap Recipe
Golden Honey & Golden Swirls This natural honey soap recipe creates bars that look like fudge but have none of the calories. It’s made with simple layers of creamy and mica tinted soap batter and...
View ArticleWhy I’m Feeding Honey to Bees (and why you shouldn’t be)
You shouldn’t feed Honey to Bees Some people might see the title of this piece and feel outraged. That’s because if there’s one thing you should never do when it comes to feeding bees, it’s feeding...
View ArticleLavender & Honey Soapless Facial Cleanser Recipe
Cleanse with hydrating honey and soothing lavender It’s commonly thought that the English word ‘Lavender’ derives from the French word lavandre and latin word lavare – both meaning to wash. Just as in...
View ArticleHow to make Herbal Lip Balm
Make your own lip balm with skin-beneficial herbs Learn how to make herbal lip balm using a flexible recipe of oils and herbs Winter takes a real toll on your skin but especially your lips. Keeping...
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50+ Creative Honey Recipes & Projects
Use honey for delicious desserts & natural skincare A collection of more than fifty delicious and creative honey recipes. Make everything from desserts and treats to handmade skincare and medicine...
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Honey & Almond Baklava Recipe
A Turkish sweet made with buttered pastry layered with chopped nuts and soaked in a spiced honey syrup The first time I had this middle-eastern treat was in the airport in Greece on my way back home to...
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