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Do you know how bees make honey?   It is a fascinating process. Here's how it works from field, to hive to jar.... The bees spend the summer eating nectar from flowers and collecting pollen. They carry the pollen back to the hive by sacs on their legs.  The pollen nourishes the bees and is an important part of their diet throughout the year.  The nectar carried in the bees’ abdomen is mixed with enzymes and is regurgitated into combs.  The combs (holes) are drawn (built) by the bees with wax on the frames inside of the hive.   The bees...

I don’t know about you but ugggghhhh this heat is brutal! When it’s this hot, you sweat just existing…and if you're sweating it means you’re losing electrolytes.    Electrolytes are minerals in your blood that regulate osmotic balance as well as muscle function.   The electrolytes you lose the most through sweating are sodium and chloride and to a lesser degree; potassium, magnesium and calcium.   Water doesn’t contain electrolytes, but it’s easy to add them.    Give your body a boost replenishing those lost electrolytes with this natural, easy to make recipe. Fill 1 quart Mason Jar with water...

You’ve probably seen these eggy things before….you know the ones cooked in muffins tins. They are sometimes called egg muffins or egg bites. Doesn’t matter what you call them….they're delicious! As per usual round here, this recipe is flexible. Change up the add ins and different cheeses to whatever you have in your fridge or what’s plentiful in your garden. Make it your own. Ingredients   ½ lb of bacon cooked and into bite sized pieces. (you could also use crumbled sausage, chopped ham etc.) A few handfuls of finely chopped veg of choice (zucchini, bell pepper, onion, mushroom) Some fresh...

Hygiene seems to be the buzz word these days. Sleep hygiene is a big one and having a bedtime routine all contribute to a good night's sleep. Did you know there's cut flower hygiene too? The flowers are beyond beautiful right now. This arrangement is from Northside Cafe on Princess Street. We're thrilled that they love local flowers enough to have them on their tables....fresh ones each week.  Whether our flowers are in a restaurant or in your home, we want you to enjoy them as long as possible. In flower talk this is called vase life. Wondering what to...