Would have never discovered this vendor had it not been for the Durham Farmers Market: Fricks Apiaries. I dont even know what Apiaries means (**looking up definition now**)....... (FYI - a place where bees are kept, a collection of beehives)
Honey always catches my eye, especially raw honey. This vendor had adorable gift boxes that included honey, a candle, soap, chapstick, a wooden honey stick and a jar of rock looking things which I now have discovered is "bee pollen". So cool.. now also, googling what to do with bee pollen. In all, this is a perfect gift for any honey enthusiast or someone who enjoys local products.
Upon checking out their website, they also sell, hot honey, creamed honey, mini honey and also subscriptions to honey - something I've never heard of.
Whats even more fascinating is that according to their website, they carry "NC Queen Bees" (specifically Carnoiolan or Italian Queens) in which you can buy in hives from April to September (which can be mailed or picked up at the farm) and these bees are apparently "well-tempered" and resistant to pests and diseases. Super duper cool.
I didn't get to chat more with the vendor at the market but will certainly do so next time I stop by. I have lots more questions. Wow, you learn something new everyday! read more