| Does anyone else feel like January has 60 days? Well the good news is that it's almost February and we can start dreaming of warmer days ahead. When the weather is cold outside, head into your kitchen and try some of these amazing honey recipes that will help you beat the January blahs. And have you ever wondered how honey bees survive our harsh Canadian winters? Read on to learn all about these hardy insects. |
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| Korean Inspired Beef Bowl |
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 | If you want a quick, healthy meal for busy weeknights, you'll want to try this Korean inspired Beef Bowl! Super easy to customize to your tastes and so fast to get onto the table, especially if you prep some of the toppings before hand!
1 lb (500g) sliced ribeye steak or other tender cut of beef
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp ginger, grated
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp chili garlic paste
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp BeeMaid Honey
¼ tsp ground pepper
2 Tbsp canola oil (for pan fry)
Serve with:
rice, green onions, sesame seeds, kimchi, grated carrots, cucumber slices (option to give them a quick pickle)
In a small bowl whisk garlic, ginger, sesame oil, chili garlic paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, BeeMaid Honey and ground pepper. Add beef slices to coat or marinade in a ziplock bag. Marinate for 15-30 min while preparing your sides and toppings.
Bring a large frying pan (or cast iron pan) to high heat, add canola oil, place beef slices onto pan. Cook for 1-2 min on each side while using tongs to toss beef. Avoid over cooking beef. Remove beef from heat and serve with side of rice and your choice of the suggested toppings. |
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 | | It doesn't get easier than this Baked Shrimp with Feta. Eleven ingredients (and that includes salt & pepper) are tossed into a baking dish and 20 minutes later you have a hearty and tasty dinner! |
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 | A taste of the tropics is always welcome at this time of year! Feel free to use frozen mangos instead of fresh!
1 cup frozen mangos
1 cup vanilla almond milk (or any other milk you prefer)
2 Tbsp BeeMaid Honey
½ cup Greek yogurt
Place all ingredients and 1-2 cups of ice in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into two glasses and enjoy! |
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| What Do Bees Do In The Winter? |
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 | We often get asked "what do the bees do in the winter?" Indeed, it can seem unlikely that they could survive the often frigid temperatures of a Prairie winter. First off, many beekeepers move their hives into a heated warehouse or wrap them to provide some insulation from the cold (not represented by this photo).
Bees don't sleep and stay in the hive for the winter, unless the weather warms up for a 'cleansing flight'. The bees will cluster for warmth and some worker bees take on the job of 'heater bees', where they vibrate their bodies in order to heat up the hive. |
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| Do it Yourself Face Mask for
Dry Skin |
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 | | If winter is drying out your skin, it's easy to make a homemade face mask using ingredients from your fridge and pantry. Simply whisk together avocado, mashed banana, egg yolk and BeeMaid Honey and place on your skin. Leave for about 15 minutes and then gently rinse with warm water. |
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