A question we are often asked is what’s the difference between raw and processed (regular) honey? The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSAMZ) defines honey (not what is raw honey, just what is honey) as: “the natural sweet substance produced by honey bees from nectar of blossoms, which bees transform themselves within the beehive into […]
As we move into the silly season, with Secret Santa and Christmas parties abound, we thought we’d add to the cheers with some Trivia to share at your next gathering, team building day or family get together! So, how much do you know about honey? Did you know…. Honey bees fly up to 24 km an […]
If you want to learn how to make wax wraps (which are reusable) rather than using cling wrap or plastic bags you are amongst many others who are concerned about our environment and are trying to do our bit to protect against plastic pollution. FYI it takes plastic wrap or cling wrap 25 years to […]
The saying busy as a bee becomes very clear when one looks at the life in a beehive, the frantic, frenetic never-ending activity with their work dictated by their particular roles at any particular time that they are members of the hive. A beehive can contain tens of thousands of bees and the purpose of […]
There are so many wonderful different flavours of honey that if chosen wisely can really add distinct flavour note and aroma to a dish, whether it be sweet or savoury. Five tips about cooking with honey for you:- If you like cook in a microwave then recipes with honey in them will be perfect for […]
Family Favourites – Two Delicious Recipes Being lovers of honey (as well as beekeepers) we enjoy honey just as it is quite simply, such as with muesli for breakfast, on fresh bread for lunch, with warm scones for afternoon tea, as a sweetener for tea and coffee and as a drizzle over ice-cream or yoghurt […]
Are Australian Businesses Selling Fake Honey? You may have seen in the news just yesterday (3 September 2018) that there is controversy (and some strong accusations made) as to whether or not some supermarkets in Australia and some Australian honey producers are selling fake honey (adulterated honey – which is honey blended with something else) […]
The Darker Side of Bees – Bee Robbing Behaviour As we know honey is as natural a product as mother nature provides and it is not only delicious to eat but also has healing properties as well. Our bees that create the honey that we enjoy are also extremely valuable in the circle of life. […]
We all know from school that bees collect pollen and nectar and make honey… But, did you know… 1. How important a role bee hair plays in pollen collection? 2. How much pollen bees can carry? 3. That bees have a very strict routine that is always followed when removing pollen…? 4. How important pollination […]
Interesting and Unusual Honey Proverbs Here at Simply Honey we are more than a little bit honey and bee-crazy which means we even know honey proverbs from around the world and their meanings… Here are some interesting and Unusual Honey Proverbs and Their Meanings… Make yourself all honey and the flies will devour you. This […]