tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post1746554192376329804..comments2023-10-23T12:18:13.201-07:00Comments on Sicilian Sisters Grow Some Food: Straining Strainers.Stefaneenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-5591589813595629312010-08-10T09:17:47.323-07:002010-08-10T09:17:47.323-07:00I was going to blame Alameda for being a breeding ...I was going to blame Alameda for being a breeding ground for bee-making bees rather than honey-making bees, since my bee-making hive is from that Alameda swarm. But then I read about all the honey you harvested and I reconsidered. Wow!<br /><br />I just don't get these hives that have lots of bees but little honey though. Especially when I have a gorgeous hillside of lavender that my other hive is sucking up and socking awaypatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344799869066551079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-74612578391554491832010-08-07T06:03:11.313-07:002010-08-07T06:03:11.313-07:00I know, I was only kidding. The recipe for the sa...I know, I was only kidding. The recipe for the salsa would probably suffice (and a wee jar of honey... ;) )Heikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999245793961798308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-4216503358561888002010-08-06T14:01:37.528-07:002010-08-06T14:01:37.528-07:00Heiko, I should just put together a package and se...Heiko, I should just put together a package and send you some. The pickles went over really big yesterday. Otherwise I'm going to have to carry it with me and that doesn't seem like a good idea.Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-36467445658150110192010-08-06T07:20:22.351-07:002010-08-06T07:20:22.351-07:00Believe me there is a big difference between your ...Believe me there is a big difference between your real life information and any cut and dry tutorial I could get out of a book.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-16580935934085657292010-08-06T04:19:12.965-07:002010-08-06T04:19:12.965-07:00What I want to know, is there a jar of honey with ...What I want to know, is there a jar of honey with MY name on it? And maybe a sample jar of enchillada sauce. Have I missed the recipe to it already? :) <br /><br />I'm planning my next bank robbery to get my bee-keeping equipment.Heikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999245793961798308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-82419813907196601362010-08-05T19:56:06.654-07:002010-08-05T19:56:06.654-07:00Mr. H., swarms are pretty benign. You probably cou...Mr. H., swarms are pretty benign. You probably could have held them, were you so inclined.<br /><br />I'm sure there is better information out there than my chronicles of bungling beekeeping!Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-63113110359043096742010-08-05T09:46:23.497-07:002010-08-05T09:46:23.497-07:00It is always so fascinating to read about your bee...It is always so fascinating to read about your bees. I have been saving some of your posts on this so that in the future when/if we get our own hives I can use them as a reference. <br /><br />I saw my very first swarm yesterday while I was out running with the dog. We went back later and took some pictures. I will have to post them when I get a chance..it was really neat and they let me get very close with the camera.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-48397186942383750692010-08-05T08:07:46.255-07:002010-08-05T08:07:46.255-07:00Meemsnyc, yes, I do. Both to a grocery store at wh...Meemsnyc, yes, I do. Both to a grocery store at wholesale and directly.<br /><br />Ribbit, sorry, I didn't know it had gotten that bad. I'll email you to talk about supply. Sheesh, I feel like a smack dealer.<br /><br />Susan, your coffee probably requires better filtration than my honey. . . My improvised filter was a failure -- and I never tested the t-shirt in colander approach (especially after two rubber bands broke and hit my hands). Yeah, the bees are odd.<br /><br />Erin, I hope you do find one. It's good in all sorts of ways. Thanks for the vote of confidence.<br /><br />Ruby Louise, I'd have to get a bunch of beeks together for the farmer's market, I'm afraid. I will go talk to Msr. Le Chef and see what he says!<br /><br />kitsapFG, the great thing about keeping bees is that the only ones who have to know what they're doing are the bees. . . It is a great harvest, though.Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-24254545768518316772010-08-05T06:15:52.138-07:002010-08-05T06:15:52.138-07:00That pool of amber sweetness in the bucket is just...That pool of amber sweetness in the bucket is just gorgeous! I admire your skills and knowledge of beekeeping - very impressive.kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.com/apps/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-86140598979522550082010-08-05T05:31:51.803-07:002010-08-05T05:31:51.803-07:00How interesting that the hives would have such dif...How interesting that the hives would have such different "personalities". <br /><br />Definitely go chat with the local chef! Or perhaps it's time to start a honey booth at the local farmer's market?Ruby Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130520338519367173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-72027407745930802112010-08-05T05:31:39.207-07:002010-08-05T05:31:39.207-07:00You certainly had your work cut out for you with a...You certainly had your work cut out for you with all those malfunctions, but I bet that honey is AMAZING! I'm still looking for a real-deal local supplier here. Hubby and one son have terrible seasonal allergies it could help with but unfortunately the "local" honey sold at the farmer's market here is from the mountains of VA, 5 hour away! (totally different zone and pollen types!) You should definitely approach the chef, they love to be able to market their products as "local", they benefit greatly too!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-67590067940274621502010-08-05T05:19:39.333-07:002010-08-05T05:19:39.333-07:00What a haul! You must put up a picture of all that...What a haul! You must put up a picture of all that gold in jars. I am really impressed with your troubleshooting of the straining. I tried to make coffee the other day with a filter and various improvised holding devices--total failure--I ended up with 2 ounces of muddy coffee and a big mess. It is so interesting how one hive makes honey and another bees.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779866178920345344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-49049628663074344232010-08-05T02:08:57.421-07:002010-08-05T02:08:57.421-07:00"I think Ribbit wants some."
Seriously?..."I think Ribbit wants some."<br /><br />Seriously? It's that simple to you?<br /><br />How about craves, salavates over, dreams about, obsesses over. It's sweet, but earthy. Complex and rustic. It can't compare to store bought in the slightest.<br /><br />Actually...the boy just hit rock bottom on his jar this last weekend. Even with his rationing protocol, we hit bottom. I will so take a jar or two off of your hands. Email me with how much you want (I think shipping was around $10.00 to GA last time) and I'll pay pal you over the money.Ribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460673212389110633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-89091393964917979172010-08-04T22:23:55.406-07:002010-08-04T22:23:55.406-07:00Oh my goodness! This is so cool! Do you sell you...Oh my goodness! This is so cool! Do you sell your honey?meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.com