What's Georgia's state insect?
The Honeybee (Apis mellifera) of course! On April 18, 1975, a joint Resolution of the Georgia General Assembly designated the honeybee as the official State insect (Senate Resolution No. 99).
Isn't all honey the same?
Honey is great to eat, but not all honey is going to stand out as exceptional. Why? Though traditional, off-the-shelf honey tastes good, you can expect the same taste and flavor each year. At Cold Creek Bee Company, our philosophy is just the opposite: we don't want to give up the subtle nuances and delicate flavors in our honey, because we want our customers to experience these differences in taste each and every season - depending on the weather and flora in bloom. Our customers have come to love this fact and that we only offer 100% pure, all natural honey. Guaranteed.
There's also another important consideration on how honey tastes. Honey can be extremely delicate to the palate or bold and loaded with flavor. For example: tupelo would be considered a light colored, mild flavored honey; wildflower would be an amber colored, medium flavored honey; and avocado and buckwheat would be dark colored and bold flavored honey. So depending on the occasion, Cold Creek Bee will be offering a wide range of honey varieties to meet each individuals need.
How long does honey last?
Cured honey never spoils or goes bad! Most people are familiar with the ancient Egyptians and their storing of honey in clay pots within the pyramids, but according to Eurasia.net, archeologists in Georgia (the country), unearthed vessels of honey some 170 kilometers from Tbilisi made by bees some 5,500 years ago. If true, that would be 2,000 years older than honey found in Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb! We'll let the experts debate "whose got the oldest honey," but at Cold Creek Bee, we're pretty sure you'll enjoy each and every bottle before it get's too old.
There's stuff floating in my honey!
You may peer through your bottle of Cold Creek Bee honey and notice tiny "things" floating inside or open the jar and notice "stuff" on the top layer, it's perfectly ok. What you're seeing are actually bits and pieces of beeswax and pollen and they're perfectly ok to eat. This is the result of minimally processed honey and what makes our honey so desirable. Our customers like the notion that Cold Creek Bee honey is "from the hive to the table." We couldn't agree more.
Can honey crystalize?
It can. There are any number of reasons why your honey crystalizes. Generally, keeping your honey at room temperature is sufficient to keep crystallization from occurring. However, cool conditions can begin or accelerate the process as well.
So why does crystallization occur? Honey is comprised of two main sugars: fructose and glucose. Honey high in glucose tends to crystalize more quickly than that of fructose. You can think about it this way: because honey really breaks down into sugar and a little water, if the moisture content drops in the honey for any reason, it naturally starts to become thick and cloudy. There's nothing wrong with the honey, it's just starting the process of crystallization. If this happens, simply place the honey jar in a bowl of warm water. The crystals will soon "melt" and your honey will look as it once did.
Other factors can determine crystallization as well, such as: is the honey raw, semi-processed or processed? Unprocessed honey should resist crystallization more so than processed honey.
Should children under one year old be given honey?
According to the article, How Can I Protect My Baby From Infant Botulism, written by Dr. Jay L. Hoecker of the Mayo Clinic, infant botulism is a rare but serious gastrointestinal condition caused by exposure to Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) spores. This bacteria can grow and multiply in a baby's intestines, producing a dangerous toxin and can occur in infants up to 12 months in age. To avoid, don't give honey to a baby at all. Not even a tiny taste.
Do you sell honeycomb?
Absolutely. Cold Creek Bee honeycomb is simply one of the best natural tasting products straight from the hive you can buy. Because it's a seasonal product, we're not able to offer it year round. However, when the bees start working in early spring and the nectar flows start, you can be sure it won't be too much longer before we'll offer it. But hurry, we do sell out quickly.
Can honey be used for allergies or other ailments?
Cold Creek Bee takes both a responsible and ethical approach to this question. We are not licensed physicians, nor do we make any claims or statements of fact that would be contrary to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). What we can suggest is there are any number of reputable studies that have been published touting the benefits of honey. Some of those benefits include honey used for: allergies, burns, coughs, gum disease, high blood pressure, itching, memory, ulcers and general wound healing. Before beginning a regiment of any honey activity, consult your doctor and do your own due diligence.
Is this your own honey?
Cold Creek Bee has it's own apiary for producing honey, but we will also source from reputable beekeepers who hold to our standards of production. This can involve onsite visits and dialogue with other beekeepers. Our commitment to you, our valued customer, is that we will always provide the finest, purest 100% natural honey product available. Guaranteed.
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