I just got this comment from Pip in Kerikeri, about separating honey from its wax comb. It's so useful that I'll cut and paste it in here, since I know things in the comment section often get missed:
Hi Johanna, we have just removed the frames from our hive. To start with we score the surface of the honeycomb, to open up the comb, with a normal fork. Then we leave it to drip into a bucket overnight. Most of the honey flows out this way and if there is any left we still want then we squeeze it. Enjoy, its so much fun!
Also, I put a basic honey junket recipe up on Wild Concoctions, and will put up some variations soon.
Lastly - a quick plug for Peanutbutterland peanut butter - available through Nature Foods. This is lovingly and labour-intensively made by a guy in Kapiti. (At least I think it's Kapiti. Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong.) And it truly is the best peanut butter ever. It's not just ordinary home-made peanut butter. It's gone through a whole soaking and drying process, and been mixed with coconut oil, so it's way more nutritious and digestible than 'regular' peanut butter.
The reason I mention it in a post about honey is that my son and I have become addicted to having it with honey!
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I'm so checking out that peanut butter! thanks for the heads up. It's always good to find a good peanut butter, I usually get Kaiora but the local supermarket don't sell it.
Hey Johanna - is your email having a tantrum or have you changed addresses or something? I got one bounced back to me this morning.
I just posted about bees!
A little late but have a very happy and merry Christmas and New Year celebration etc :) {}
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