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August 14, 2026

Honey Roasted Peach Ricotta Toast Whitewater Honey Co.

Honey Roasted Peach Ricotta Toast

This recipe detail outlines the preparation of a late-summer breakfast toast featuring caramelized peaches and creamy ricotta. The process involves oven-roasting stone fruit with honey and butter until they achieve a jammy consistency. To assemble the dish, thick sourdough slices are spread with a whipped honey butter before being layered with cheese and the warm fruit. The final presentation is…
Breck Demers
August 14, 2026
Valley Beekeeping Supplies

Disease Resistant Queen Bee Standards

The Ontario Resistant Honey Bee Selection (ORHBS) program focuses on developing superior queen bees with natural genetic resistance to common pests and illnesses. By prioritizing traits like hygienic behavior and grooming, breeders create colonies that can better withstand varroa mites, tracheal mites, and various brood diseases. Participants in this initiative use rigorous scientific testing, such as liquid nitrogen freezing and…
Breck Demers
August 14, 2026
Biology of African-Derived Honey Bees | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 104 UFhoneybeelab

Biology of African-Derived Honey Bees | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 104

African derived honey bees, or Africanized honey bees, are the bee the press calls “killer bees.” However, do they deserve that reputation? In this video, Dr. Ellis discusses the nomenclature for this bee, its biology, and key differences between it and the European derived honey bees favored by many beekeepers. Links: 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab…
Alexa Mantifel
August 14, 2026