FACT:  Only female bees can sting. The stinger is a modified ovipositor… (a “tube like organ” found in many insects, usually for laying eggs). Male bees however, don't have one. It’s doubtful they miss it though -  most bee species are gentle, and only sting when provoked. Wasps can be much more ...

Ingredients ¼ cup honey ¼ cup boiling water 20 lemon verbena or basil leaves, divided 2 cups Lillet Blanc ¾ cup vodka ½ cup fresh lemon juice 5 fresh thyme sprigs 1 ½ cups club soda, chilled 1 lemon, thinly sliced   Directions Step 1Combine honey, 1/4 cup boiling water, and 12 torn verbena leav...

This is total comfort food… and believe me when I say - it is so satisfying to watch the honey as it begins to bubble and thicken, swirling with the vinegar.   INGREDIENTS 6 chicken thighs, bone in or out, with or without skin* Salt and pepper, to season 2 teaspoons garlic powder, to season 6 c...

Spring time comes around in a much needed turn, as we all grow tired of snowy driveways and frosty windows. We start to hear birds and see the sun, and we notice new green growth around us. For Ontario Honey Creations, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! New seasons bring us into new harves...

Kids are often guilty of many different offenses: saying hilarious and awkward things in public; outgrowing their clothes far too quickly; and giving brussel sprouts an unfairly bad rep. These small, flowery veggies can be stinky when boiled, but they are deliciously packed with fibre and vitamin...

When kids fly the nest and leave home, we want them to blossom and bloom into a new life, all the while hoping they keep up family traditions. Starting our beekeeping hobby was simply that - finding a way to live a new life together, while connecting to our family roots. Our passion for the bees ...