Episode 234 – Tonks

POSTED JAN 14 2024LENGTH 1:09:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #234 – Tonks SYNOPSIS: Homemade foundation, improving workspace, bad beekeeping book, propolis vasoline for severely chapped lips, Orange Honey Butter, Vanilla Bean infused Honey, Propola Hive Rough Interior, Prepping for the beekeeping season. EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening:…

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Propolis Extract Recipe/Process

Preparing a Propolis Extract is something every beekeeper should consider. The process for collecting, prepping, extracting and bottling takes a little planning and know how but is very achievable. Below you will find the outline of how we process propolis to make our own Propolis Tincture. The instructions are a culmination of many resources including…

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Episode 233 – Bochet

POSTED JAN 7, 2024LENGTH 0:25:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #233 – Bochet SYNOPSIS: Exploring the options for caramelizing honey to make a Bochet style mead.  What is a Bochet, and what methods are suitable.  Sidebar Edition. EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 25:00 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and…

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Vanilla Bean Infused Honey

Honey infused with a quality vanilla pod is as good as you might imagine. Sweet honey flavor with mellow overtones of vanilla and marshmallow. The specks floating in suspension are something that looks odd at first, but if you know true vanilla, you know that this will be a sign of some amazing flavor to…

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Orange Honey Butter

Orange Honey Butter is something that we make for those times when we want a little something special to go along with breakfast. It takes a touch of time to make it, but your effort is well rewarded when it comes to enjoying this treat on pancakes and waffles. Ingredients 1 large orange, zested and…

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Episode 232 – Remembering Kim

POSTED DEC 24, 2023LENGTH 0:49:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #232 – Remembering Kim SYNOPSIS: Remembering Peter “Kim” Flottum.  A presentation from February 14th, 2020 – Maryland Meeting.  Kim presented on the future of beekeeping on that day. EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis…

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Episode 231 – Zone 7

POSTED DEC 10, 2023LENGTH 1:33:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #231 – Zone 7 SYNOPSIS: Kudzu Purple Honey, US Rezone, Kim Flottom, Mite escape, Cherry Mead Prep, Cameron Jack EAS OAV, Cathy Misko EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 –…

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Episode 230 – Memories

POSTED NOV 26, 2023LENGTH 1:42:24 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #230 – Memories SYNOPSIS: Making Memories, Transformer Words, 350ML Syringe, Seedy Honey, GetPocket, NY Pesticide Study, Sink, not Insulation, Listener Mail, Local Hive Report EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23…

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Episode 229 – The Warm Way

POSTED OCT 31, 2023LENGTH 1:17:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #229 – The Warm Way SYNOPSIS: Dealing with Honey Supers in Fall, Running a bottom board the warm way, Fermented honey characteristics Local Hive Report, January conferences EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:35 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and…

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