News 2016 — honey

Pure natural honey is, by definition, a non-GMO food.  It’s that simple. By: Michelle Poulk This message is supported by the American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association, National Honey Packer & Dealers Association, Sioux Honey Association and the Western States Packers & Dealers Association.  As a collective group, these organizations represent approximately 95% of the entire United States Honey Industry. Today’s consumers rely on many sources for information on their diet and food choices. Perhaps the most frequently consulted, but least reliable, source is the internet – where everyone can be an ‘expert’ on their chosen subject.  Gluten-free, raw, local,...

NEW HARVEST - Bill's Bees 100% Raw Avocado Honey! Now Available! From April to June we take some of our honey bees to help pollinate avocados in the avocado orchards of Ventura County, CA. The nectar from avocado blossoms makes a dark, rich buttery honey with a subtle taste of avocado. The unique taste can be used in a variety of ways: in your smoothies, delicious on toast, in cooking recipes which call for honey. It can be used as a substitute for sugar or molasses. Use Avocado Honey to create your own homemade facial masks, shampoos and conditioners. With its high levels of...

Delightful recipes for Mother's Day from the National Honey Board. In case you lost track of time, like many of us do this time of year, Mother’s Day is coming up THIS WEEKEND. We love Mother’s Day because with all that our mother’s do – carpool, PTA, laundry, work, cook amazing meals – and every role they play – nurse, therapist, chauffeur, Superwoman – they deserve to have their very own special day to be celebrated and showered with love. Now if you’re panicking about getting mom the perfect gift, we’ve got just what you need. Nothing says “I love...