Two jars of honey near window and fern

Real or Fake? How to Tell if Honey is Real

Bylawrencek Reading Time: 18 minutes

Have you ever wondered if the honey in your cupboard is the real thing or just a sugary imitation? You’re not alone in your quest for high-quality honey, as many consumers face the challenge of distinguishing pure honey from adulterated varieties. With rising concerns over honey purity, understanding how to identify genuine honey has become…

A bee hovers over the mouth of a small brown clay pot, its wings extended and a leaf nearby, embodying the industrious nature of insects.

Are bees the only insects that make honey?

Bylawrencek Reading Time: 5 minutes

This morning I was sitting at the breakfast table, enjoying a slice of hot, buttered toast with some orange blossom honey. It was delicious! As I was ruminating about the sweetness of honey (and life!) I wondered if bees are the only insects that make honey. Being of an inquisitive nature, I immediately had to…

Bees flying around a large clay pot

Origin of Honey: Tracing Its Sweet Journey Through Time

Bylawrencek Reading Time: 11 minutes

Do you remember your first taste of honey? Perhaps it was trickled onto a slice of hot toast with butter or you took a bite of a freshly harvested honeycomb. Regardless, I’m fairly sure that this is a good memory for most people. But what is it that makes honey so special across eras and…