Bee trivia Honey bees are not native to North America. They were first introduced in Jamestown in 1622 and gradually spread on their own throughout the colonies and eventually westward. The Native Americans called them “white man’s flies.” By the early 1900's, the US was the largest honey producer in the world and NYS was the largest honey producing state in the country.
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More Bee trivia: Did you know many churches still require 100% beeswax candles and the Catholic Church requires candles used for mass be at least 51% beeswax? (Excerpt below from Catholic Magazine, 1991)Light, as the New Catholic Encyclopedia notes, signifies “joy, optimism, goodness, purity, beauty, festiveness, dignity and life. It is opposed to darkness, which signifies sadness, gloom, desolation, death, ignorance, error, and evil in general.” We find that by Jerome’s time, “In all the churches of the East lights are lit when the Gospel is to be read, even though the sun is rising, but the purpose is not to dispel the darkness but to give a visible sign of joy.” When the meaning of the beeswax candle was pondered, particularly in the Middle Ages, a rich and detailed symbolism emerged. Christ had declared, “I am the light of the world” (John 9:5), and the candle’s light came to be the symbol for his presence. The pale wax of the candle symbolizes Christ’s flesh, his sacred humanity. The wick, embedded in the center of the candle, represents his soul. The flame, as it burns down the wick, consumes the wax to give us light. It burns, expending itself, sacrificing itself, just as Christ sacrificed himself. The burning candle is aesthetically pleasing, and it gives a sweet aroma as it burns, another reminder of the presence of our Lord. The wax produced by the honeybee is considered the sweetest and purist, the most appropriate for symbolizing the humanity of Christ. It is produced by the bees actually consuming honey. Honey itself is a symbol for the superlative in sweetness, the sweetness of the Word of God.
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Jan. 17, 2025 Happy New Year and we hope everyone is staying warm and healthy in this chilly winter. Speaking of cold, it is supposed to get much stormier and colder to close out the month; do you have honey for that tea as you watch the winds blow? See below for a special treat too that will warm those days up, if even just in your mind! Because it is so cold, I thought it would be a good time to share a beautiful shot our customer and friend Linda Wegner took this past fall and shared with us. It's like a space heater for your soul! This year is unusual in that we usually sell out by now. With the great harvest we had this past summer though, we still have honey available. We are sold out of 1lb jars and 2 ½ lb cut-comb honey but other sizes are still available. Inventory is shrinking with less than two dozen remaining of any size. This stock tends to deplete fairly quickly once there is less to choose from so stop by soon and stock up! Cooking Corner – We get lots of questions about our comb honey, so I am reprinting the placard we have in the store here: WHAT IS COMB HONEY? Comb honey is honey exactly as the bees made it - untouched by human hands. Considered to be the most flavorful of honey, it is honey that the bees have sealed in their natural wax comb. The wax is 100% natural from the bees and completely edible. The honey is packed full of nutritious enzymes, vitamins, bee pollen, and antioxidants, ready for you to enjoy in its most natural state. Beeswax is the basis of many cosmetics (ex. lip balms) and in years gone by was chewed much like gum today! Every box will have a subtle flavor difference depending on the flowers and nectar sources available to the bees over the few days it took to make your square of comb. WHAT DO I DO WITH COMB HONEY? While some like scooping it right out of the container as an exquisite treat, here are some common ways to enjoy our comb honey: Put it on a warm biscuit, waffles, or hot toast. You won’t even notice the wax and your taste buds will love you forever! Want an upscale salad? Put a small square of comb honey on your fresh garden salad to take your salad to the next level! Need something for a dinner party? On a large platter, place your square of Sun Mountain Comb Honey, a block of Brie Cheese (or other salty cheese) and your choice of crackers. Smear the cracker with cheese and add a small dollop of honey. The combination of the sweet and salty is divine! This is our go-to dish to bring and I can assure you that once folks try it, it doesn’t last long! “Since I spoke with you in the store I have taken the comb honey and brie to two different gatherings this season. It was a huge hit both times! It is definitely one of my favorite appetizers and snack. Thanks for the tip!” Mike H. – Altamont. Mike doesn't have to be the only one to enjoy this treat. Our comb honey is now on sale so you can try some too! Current Sales Comb honey - $12 (reg $14) 4lb honey - $26 (reg $30) 12lb honey - $60 (reg $74) (while supplies last). Bee well and bee safe, Bob Bob Muller Sun Mountain Apiary A "NY Grown and Certified" Honey Producer 127 Marcus Road, Delanson NY [email protected] Visit us at www.sunmountainapiary.com Rate us on Google at https://g.page/r/CfCJvoWkPQbTEAI/review
Sun Mountain Apiary 127 Marcus Road Delanson, NY 12053