Who else thinks summer goes by so quickly? It always feels like the lazy days of summer will be here forever and then all of sudden it's the end of August and fall routines are around the corner. Don't despair though - there's still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. Our roundup of picnic tips and recipes are just what you need!
August is also the time of National Honeybee Day celebrated on August 21. This day celebrates the all mighty honeybee and recognizes their contribution to humans' everyday lives. Learn a bit about this special day that's close to our hearts!
Enjoy the rest of summer and don't forget National Honey Month is in September. Stay tuned to our social media pages where we will be sharing new recipes, cooking with honey tips and more bee facts throughout the month.Ā
Picnic Tips & Recipes
Even though much of the country has opened up, many are still enjoying picnics as a way to gather safely. Picnics are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy your local green spaces and parks, or even your backyard, and it can be fun for the whole family. Ā Weāre guessing that your idea of a picnic involves more than opening up a bag of chips! Hereās some great picnic tips and recipes that will make your next outdoor gathering perfect!
Wasps can be an issue and can quickly ruin your picnic. Hereās an easy tip will help make your picnic bug free! Ā Place a couple of jars filled with honey and water a few feet away from where you are picnicking. Ā The wasps etc. will be attracted to the honey jars and leave you alone!Ā
Bring a small cutting board. A small, portable cutting board is perfect for slicing, dicing, and dividing up your picnic treats once you reach your destination. Make sure you bring some wipes or a roll of paper towels along to give it a quick brush-off before packing up.Ā
Ā Make your picnic foods interesting and easy to eat like our Mushroom, Honey & Thyme Pastry Bites. This delicious snack is perfect for picnics as they are delicious hot or cold. Ā If you want to serve them warm, bake right before your picnic and wrap them up in foil and place in an insulated container.Ā Ā Ā www.beemaid.com/recipes/appetizers/mushroom-honey-thyme-pastry-bites/
Instead of bringing multiple dishes, bring one dish that is nutritious and delicious and will leave you satisfied.Ā Our Healthy Picnic Salad is the perfect solution. If you have meat eaters at your picnic, simply throw in some grilled shrimp or chicken.Ā The best part about this salad is that it tastes better as time goes on!Ā www.beemaid.com/recipes/appetizers/healthy-picnic-salad/
National Honeybee Day - Aug 21
While World Bee Day in May celebrates all the different types of bees, our favourite honeybee is the star for National Honeybee Day on August 21.Ā
National Honey Bee Day was created to honour the insect responsible for more than 1/3 of the food we eat with beekeepers, beekeeping clubs and associations, and honey bee enthusiasts from all across North America. Want to know how you can help the honeybees?
Avoid using pesticides on your lawn and garden.
Plan to plant a bee garden next year. A bee garden is where you create a habitat corridor with plants that are rich in pollen and nectar. You donāt need a ton of space to grow bee-friendly plants ā gardens can be established across yards and in window boxes, flower pots, and planters.
Bees work up quite a thirst foraging and collecting nectar. Fill a shallow bird bath or bowl with clean water, and arrange pebbles and stones inside so that they break the waterās surface. Bees will land on the stones and pebbles to take a long, refreshing drink.
Local beekeepers work hard to nurture their bees and the local community. Supporting Canadian beekeepers (like the 327 that own BeeMaid and supply us with their 100% pure Canadian honey) is the easiest way to show your appreciation.
5 Honey Recipes for Back to School
Need back to school snack ideas? We got you covered! Here are five of our favourite snack recipes containing BeeMaid Honey!
