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April 8, 2008
Honey I'm Home!
So here's a tidbit about me. I absolutely love honey. I've been known to down honey packets and mini jars. Yes it sounds sickening but I just can't get enough. I use it in place of sugar and prefer it as an ice cream topping over chocolate or caramel.
About a month ago I decided I wanted to own a beehive so after some research I found a place out in Oxnard, California that lets anyone sponsor one. The farmers get the money they need to maintain and consumers get to visit the hive and take home fresh honey.
Some things I learned. . .
- Fresh honey (right off the comb) is sooo much better than anything packaged. TRUST ME.
- Bees are hot! Literally! You can feel heat emanating from their combs.
- They work so hard. It takes 400 trips for the colony to produce 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Some bees die defending as you harvest. I try to be really careful. I understand karma dammit.
- Chunks of honey filled combs make AWESOME gifts.
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Comments
you should try honey in cups of tea!
Posted by: David at April 9, 2008 8:49 AM
totally like my sister, she e]consumes it kilos ã week. luckily ã good family friend is ã beekeeper. every held queen bee in your hand?
Posted by: anastassia at April 11, 2008 10:31 AM
Could you plz give us some more information? Do they have a web site?
Posted by: kostas at April 13, 2008 10:06 AM
yeee!!!
my last name is bal ( means honey in turkish )
I luvz teh honey... my great uncle owns some hives in germany and sends me bomb creamy white honey...
mmm... whipped but dense...
What farm is in Oxnard?
Posted by: AmB at April 24, 2008 9:15 PM