What is bee pollen? Pollen, or flower sperm as it is sometimes called, is an herbal product collected by bees. Its flavor and color depend on its botanical source. Pollen is extremely rich in nutritious matter such as albumen, lipids, enzymes, carbohydrates, vitamins, mineral matter, ferments and other active components. That is why it is […]
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Propolis – FAQs
By January 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
What is Propolis? Propolis is a resinous substance collected by working bees from tree buds and secreted by their glands. The color of propolis varies from dark green to coffee green – turning darker over time. It has a distinctive aroma and a somewhat bitter flavor. Propolis is composed of resin, wax, essential oils, pollen […]
Royal Jelly – FAQs
By January 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
What is Royal Jelly? Royal Jelly is an extremely nutritious, thick, milky-white creamy liquid, of distinctive scent, a slightly sour and somewhat hot flavor. It is produced by working bees, by the secretion of flower sperm, nectar and water. This jelly is fed to working bee larvae and drones at the beginning of their lives, […]
Beeswax – FAQs
By January 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
What is beeswax? Beeswax is a natural product, produced by different types of honey bees. Wax is secreted by wax-glands that are located on the inner side of a working bee’s stomach. During secretion, wax is liquid but quickly solidifies into a thick airy mass. After removal of wax panels from their stomach, working bees […]
Bee Venom – FAQs
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What is bee venom? Bee venom, or apitoxin, is a thick, colorless liquid of a distinctive scent, similar to the scent of honey, and of a bitter-hot taste. It is produced by working bees’ special glands. This is actually the secretion of the bees’ stinger which serves for protection against enemies. What does the bee […]
Honey – FAQs
By January 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
What is honey? Honey is a sweet, aromatic and thick liquid produced by honey bees from flower nectar, honey-dew from the leaves of softwood and hardwood trees, sweet matter secreted by small insects as well as sweet juice from the fruits of certain plants. This honey is stored by bees in honey-combs. The color […]
Česnica (Чесница) – Serbian Christmas Bread
By January 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
This is an old Celtic recipe. Česnica (Serbian Cyrillic: Чесница) is a kind of soda bread made on Christmas morning, in Serbian tradition. A solid silver coin for health and good luck is placed into the bread. During the Christmas breakfast (being the most important meal of Christmas in Serbian tradition) family members break the […]
Stretch Mark Cream Remedy
By January 23, 2010 2 Comments
The only good thing about unsightly stretch marks is they are not harmful to your health. They develop in the skin due to hormones or endocrine changes in the body. Here are several reasons for stretch marks: puberty, depression, unhappiness, vitamin and/or nutrient deficiencies, negative emotions, pregnancy, steroid and medications, physical and environmental changes, insufficient […]
Apricot Kernel Honey Soap – Natural Acne Fighter
By January 23, 2010 1 Comment
If you are new to cold process soapmaking, you may like to purchase a book and read about the serious safety issues associated with lye. A good book to start with is Susan Miller Cavitch’s “The SoapMakers Companion.” When handling lye, please use gloves and goggles and do not breathe in the fumes. Ingredients: 5.5 […]
Apricot Kernels Cooking Tips
By January 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
Apricot Kernels Taste Apricot kernels that are fresh, high quality, naturally-dried, retain their full compliment of natural nutrients. This is reflected in their unusual flavor, which is why most people consider them to be a spice. As with most spices, however, the flavor may not be pleasing when consumed alone or in large quantities. One […]
