On Monday, Chris and I headed up to the local Sorauren Farmer’s Market to check out the last of the summer’s bounty. While we found no shortage of fresh produce to bring home (for one example, check out this week’s Food Find of the Week post on ground cherries), we found ourselves completely drawn to the Bee’s Universe honey stand. When we approached, the owner, Irina Alecu, was doing a tasting with another customer. She graciously asked us if we would like to join in, and we proceeded to taste her cinnamon, ginger, clove and wildflower honeys. Irina took the time to explain all the blends & their associated health benefits (the main reoccurring benefits being that honey is a natural source of energy and boosts the immune system), however we decided to bring home a small jar of the wildflower; as soon as it hit my palette, I was overwhelmed by the taste of fresh summer flowers and I was hooked.
Upon talking with Irina some more, Chris & I learned that every ounce of this honey is sourced at various hive locations between Toronto & Innisfil, which is about a 90km range. To have honey this delicious, with beekeepers who are so knowledgeable about every step of the process and the various health benefits associated with their product – be local and affordable – is amazing.
We will definitely be heading back to Bee’s Universe for some more of their delicious honey… though I think cinnamon may be next for me, or maybe the dark honey… too many choices, and it’s late, my head is spinning!
But anyway, please check out their website at beesuniverse.com and be sure to track them down at a farmer’s market near you!
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