One of the best ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and encourage a sustainable food system is by focusing on where our food comes from. The benefits to both you and the planet are without doubt worth making the switch to shopping local.   To list a few, the personal benefits to you as a cons...

Whether you're planning a night in for two or looking to entertain your friends and family, you can’t go wrong with a charcuterie board. A charcuterie board, pronounced shahr-koo-tuh–ree, is an appetizer that usually consists of a variety of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits, and a var...

As the weather begins to warm and spring starts to approach, the thought on most people's minds are the beautiful days to come after a cold Ontario winter. However, the thought on beekeepers' minds is one that is more grim and concerning than most. With year after year of significant winter losse...

Enjoying the outdoors can be difficult for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. Symptoms include sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, sore throat, and more. Symptoms usually begin in early spring and can last until late fall. These allergies are caused by the body treating pollen as ...

Honey has more uses than just a delicious natural sweetener, it can be found in a range of different cosmetic products, and for good reason.  Honey has both emollient and humectant properties. Emollients smooth the hair follicles, adding shine to dull hair. Humectants bond with water molecules, a...

What is Mead? Mead, also known as Honey Wine, is honey and water fermented with yeast to create an alcoholic beverage. Mead is an ancient drink, often with a medieval reputation thanks to pop culture. However, Mead dates back even farther than that and is often cited as the first alcoholic bevera...