Hey Bee Boxers! As we are all too aware, cold and flu season is starting up in Sacramento, Ca. Sore throats and coughs that keep you up all night are the worst combination when you still have work and chores to take care of during the day. Don't let your coughs and sore throats keep you up at night! There's one question we get over and over again this time of year: "Is honey good for sore throats?" In short, yes! Honey can be very effective for sore throats and coughs. There are a couple things to consider however, when choosing the most effective honey to sooth your cough & sore throat. Taking Raw Honey For Sore Throats Raw honey is much more beneficial for your sore throats and coughs beca

What's better than gathering with friends and family, sharing good food and even better conversation? There's just something about fall that brings people together - perhaps its the feeling of cozying up next to the fire, or eating bountiful meals followed with pie... Whatever your fall tradition is, it all comes together with great food and even better company. When it comes to feeding that great food to that even better company though, it can be tricky to come up with unique ideas for what to serve this season. Here's a fool- proof Honey Appetizer that will please a crowd. The Appetizer - Walnuts & Honey Charcuterie Board Keep your appetizer low-key and classy with this easy recipe. Ingred

Hey Bee Boxers, The weather is cooling down and with the the activity level of the honeybees. As the honeybees work through the warmer days of fall, gathering nectar from the last blooms of the season, they are preparing for winter. The honey and pollen that they have gathered throughout the spring and summer seasons will become their food source come winter. In general, honeybees will not fly if it is cooler than 60 - 65 degrees outside. They also won't fly if it is cloudy, because they use the sun to navigate from flower to flower, and then back to their hive. The weather I just described pretty much sums up a Sacramento winter (plus rain!), so as you can imagine the bees spend quite a bit

The United States has taken up the "Save the Bees" motto and recently has taken some impressive strides to improve the quality of life for honeybees in America. More honeybees, equals more pollination, which in turn feeds a large portion of the world. Plus, pure, raw honey is a universal sweetener that is gaining in popularity and demand. But you may be wondering, where are all these amazing bees kept? Well we have compiled a list of the Top Honey-Producing States in the U.S., and some of the rankings may surprise you! #1 - North Dakota I don't know about you, but this one surprised me! When I picture North Dakota, I picture snow, snow, and more snow! I learned however that the wildflowers g