November Beekeeping Tips for Wisconsin & Midwest Apiaries Get Your Bees Ready for Winter Before the Snow Flies! As the last of the leaves fall and the first real frosts set in across Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, it’s time to shift your beekeeping focus to winter survival. November is a critical month for new beekeepers: your honey harvest is behind you, and now it’s about preparing your colonies for the long, cold months ahead. Here's what you need to know: 1. F

Honey-Glazed Pork and Butternut Squash Harvest Bowl As the air turns crisp and leaves start to fall, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of warm, nourishing food made from seasonal Wisconsin ingredients. This Honey-Glazed Pork & Farro Harvest Bowl combines the richness of glazed pork with the earthy textures of farro, roasted butternut squash, and kale. It’s topped with a drizzle of Wisconsin Bee Company Wildflower Honey  for a sweet finish that pulls it all together.

Wisconsin Honey-Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Roasted Veggies Celebrate National Pasta Day with a sweet, zesty, and creamy pasta dish that’s as refreshing as a Wisconsin autumn breeze. This recipe blends wildflower honey, bright lemon, creamy ricotta, and seasonal veggies into a craveable comfort dish that’s perfect warm or cold! Ingredients: 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta 1 cup ricotta cheese 3 Tbsp Wisconsin Bee Company Wildflower Honey Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup grated Par

It's FALL y'all! As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, it’s time to savor the warm, comforting flavors of fall. This Honey Roasted Butternut Squash  dish is the perfect addition to your autumn recipe rotation—whether you're meal prepping, hosting a fall gathering, or looking for a new holiday side dish. It’s sweet, savory, tangy, and absolutely packed with fall flavor! Why Use Wisconsin Bee Company Honey? Our raw, local honey not only enhances the natural sweetnes

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