For me, the morning is usually an annoying time, because I'm processing waking up, waiting for that first sip of coffee before I speak to anyone, and breakfast time is close by. The clock ticks, and before I know it I need to eat something. As someone who was never too keen on breakfast, I try to eat something just to stay energized, because I know how important both nutrition and energy really is for us humans. Breakfast is a bore to me, A. because it's the morning, and B. because it's not dinner (aka my favorite of the three meals!). Still however, I make sure to eat something, and that something must have flavor. I'm far from a kitchen magician, but for my next culinary trick, I'm going to use Beezy Beez Honey to make a breakfast that is worth the appetite! 

When I was a kid and going to elementary school every day, breakfast was routine and I had gotten used to it. I preferred frozen Eggo waffles and pancakes, and Lucky Charms- because what child wants to eat Raisin Bran? I remember a time when I was 7 and having breakfast on a Saturday morning before my family and I left for a trip to the zoo. I dropped a pancake on the floor, only for my dog to eat it whole, syrup included! That is a story I'll never stop telling, and it still makes me laugh whenever I think about that memory. 

This morning I plugged in my toaster and took out two slices of white bread to toast until the edges were crispy. I put the toast on a glass plate and sliced the two slices in half, giving me four slices to spread New York Raw Honey. I began to lather the toast with honey, and had a side of raspberries. Fresh fruit is so good to eat, even when you aren't 100% hungry. I know how refreshing it tastes, especially when mixed berries are topped upon a cup of plain tart yogurt. Maybe if you like, you can add some quinoa or granola as the finishing touches to your homemade parfait. A simple breakfast is a good breakfast. 

Incorporating size into making breakfast more appetizing has only made mornings easier, and because I am not breakfast's number one fan, I try to make the process of preparation quick and easy, finding foods that I will enjoy eating. I might eat small breakfasts, but I like to save seconds for when it's dinner time. 

Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey is produced and packaged in Staten Island, New York City and is made from real hives with licensed and skilled beekeepers who closely monitor the hives and bees safely, from beginning to end per cycle.

If you are an occupied working person looking for a quick morning bite, a student who needs to stay on track, or a busy parent who wants to make something new for your children in the morning before school, this is a breakfast you need to try. It is delicious with the addition of Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, which you can buy for 2 Pounds, 12 Ounces, or 1 Pound,  or online or at our Staten Island cafe and shop. Our website http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ is here to help you meet your expectations and is happy to introduce you to the best natural honey.

You will be wowed when we tell you about our expanded hours. Yes, Beezy Beez Honey is now open late!

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are open from 7 AM-5PM.

On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays we are open from 7 AM-8 PM.

On Saturdays, we are open from 10 AM-6 PM. We are closed on Sundays.

When you think about purchasing a jar of Beezy Beez New York Raw Honey, you might begin brainstorming how to incorporate the sweetest of New York’s local food scene into your Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving is a time for family, flavor, fall colors, and who could forget the main attraction of the day- Turkey! As I was browsing ideas for a honey glaze, I spotted a recipe that would be sure to be simple to fix and even amaze your guests. Everyone appreciates a good meal, and because Thanksgiving is approaching, it is best to gather any information on recipes now rather than later. A recipe like this honey glaze will help the turkey be the shining star of your Thanksgiving dinner!

Thanksgiving has been one of my favorite holidays for as long as I can remember, and my parents have been proudly hosting the holiday for more than 30 years, beginning back when they were newlyweds. Every Thanksgiving, my mom starts cooking at 8:00 AM sharp, and my sister and I await the food to be ready. For a while, we channel surf between the exciting Dog Show and NFL Football. When guests arrive, then I assume it’s time for appetizers- which are usually olives, walnuts, cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, or a smorgasbord of italian meats like salami and prosciutto. I try not to fill up on the tasty apps, because I like to save a lot of room for the turkey. It is custom in my house to cook two turkeys, one in the oven, and a second one in a deep fryer which is cooked crispy and golden. I watch and wait patiently for the turkey to be ready. It’s my favorite dish on the menu, with stuffing being a close second. There’s nothing more Thanksgiving than sliced turkey topped with stuffing, drenched in the juiciest gravy. Yum! 

I do want to add, sometimes change is good, even if it’s for a little while. If you feel in the mood to change the recipe this year and swap your traditional turkey for a turkey glazed with Beezy Beez Raw Honey, following these steps will help a lot especially if this is your first time making a honey glazed turkey. 

To make the perfect honey glaze you will need:

1 Cup of 12 oz Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey

2 Cups of Brown Sugar

½ Cup of Dijon Mustard (Any brand that you prefer is fine to use)

2 Tablespoons of unsalted butter

2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar

Place your ingredients for the glaze into a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer by stirring nicely, breaking up lumpy chunks of sauce, so that the glaze is smooth and shiny. Once the turkey is fully roasted, handle it carefully out of the oven, and baste it with your Beezy Beez Honey glaze. Place the turkey back into the oven uncovered, for 20-30 minutes more. 

Thanksgiving is an important day for me and my family every year, as it’s a gathering of being appreciative of the memories we get to make in life, and giving thanks to one another for their presence, traditions, and unconditional love.

This Beezy Beez Raw Honey glaze is a new addition to your kitchen that you must try, and Beezy Beez New York Raw Honey is available to buy in 2 pounds, 12 ounces, or 1 pound. You can also try a honey glazed turkey with our Hott Honey, or our amazing Original flavor if you are new to our brand. To shop with us for this Thanksgiving, head to http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ 

Beezy Beez is not like any other honey brand. It is a raw honey made in New York, from the best bees, adding a superior flavor that you might not find in store bought brands or brans that rely on mass production. Our New York Raw Honey can be added to many culinary delights, but when you wake up in the morning, the first meal you are thinking about is breakfast. With the help of our delicious honey, you can make yourself many different and quick to fix, simple breakfast meals in the comfort of your own home, having the convenience of online shopping to purchase your jar of Beezy Beez Raw Honey. Bagels, toast, and even a spoonful of honey onto your cereal- the possibilities are endless.

Our New York Raw Honey is made to perfection, having the bees closely monitored and cared for every phase of production. Before the honey, comes the health of the bees. It is a priority that only the healthiest bees are raised. Once the honey production has completed, the packaging begins. For sale, it is sold in our Victory Boulevard, Staten Island store, as well as online. 

Once you purchase a jar of Beezy Beez Raw Honey, you can spread it on a warm piece of toast for an easy breakfast before work and running errands. As humans we have a need for energy, and healthy foods like nature’s finest honey is loaded with the vitamins and minerals we need to stay awake and active throughout the day. 

As far as staying awake goes, you might want to have a cup of coffee in the morning. The energy from caffeine gives us a boost to stay awake and alert. One of the things that make Beezy Beez Honey unique is the infusions we make, especially in our brews. Our coffees are infused with our New York Raw Honey, unprocessed and lightly pasteurized, free of the additives and chemicals you might find in other honey brands.

Making breakfast in the morning is simple when you have your favorite muffins and some of our delicious New York Honey. If you want breakfast New York Style, spread some of Beezy Beez Raw Honey onto your next bacon egg and cheese, or just on a bagel of your choice. You can never go wrong with a New York Style Bacon, Egg, and Cheese- with a sweet twist!

Using honey instead of maple syrup is another healthy alternative. Instead of maple syrup on your next batch of waffles or pancakes, try Beezy Beez Honey on top of them. Honey can be spread on just about any breakfast food and, you just might find your new favorite breakfast.

To learn more about our honey and its culinary purposes, please go to http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ 

Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey just announced plans for later hours, to cater to the laters who are unable to grab a coffee or try some raw local honey earlier in the day. Whether it be due to work or those urgent errands, everyone needs a break and a breather. Self-care is important, and what's self-care without a delicious coffee or some tea? This Staten Island-based shop has many to select from, and now later hours will help so many in maintaining the healthy lifestyle they need. At Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, we seek to encourage a healthy lifestyle through pure honey, farm to table foods, and holistic wellness. 

The new hours for Beezy Beez Honey are:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 7:00 AM-8:00 PM

Saturdays: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

With these new and updated late hours, we hope that we can meet customers' expectations and inspire community engagement, helping people learn more about small businesses and how they can help their community thrive by supporting small businesses. Many small businesses are based off of large ideas, and helping a small business such as Beezy Beez will help people learn more about our purpose and how we give back to the community. 

When you visit our website at http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ , you can find out more about our store and our products, including our New York Raw Honey which you can buy in different sizes. 

Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey is an unprocessed, pure honey. You can find it in many of our delicious coffees, such as the "All Hail Honey" and the "Tropic Like It's Hot". Of course, if you just want an iced coffee with honey in it, we can make that happen if you can't decide on a signature drink! Our coffees are one of our specialties. So, run don't walk and come to Beezy Beez Honey today! We're now open late! 

There would not be such a thing as delicious, raw local honey if not for pollination. Pollination is an important and valuable part of a honey bee’s life cycle, and sets the bees on a track to preserving their colony, or home, as well as making enormous contributions to the environment. 

The term pollination refers to the function of pollen among flowers. Pollen is the main source of energy and protein for honey bees, and as the bees transfer pollen from one plant to another, this gives the plants the sources they need to produce the healthiest crops, including fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Bees thrive inside and outside of their hives, especially in areas that are flower-heavy. When the bees swarm across a field of flowers, they collect nectar and pollen, which is beneficial to them developing larvae in the hive, for reproduction of their own species as well as the reproduction of flowers and other plants. 

Flowers are made up of more than just the pretty colored petals we see every spring. On every flower there are: 

sepals (which open and fold back, making an opening for the budding petals) .

Filaments, which are stalk-like structures that support the pollen-producing anthers. 

Pollen grains, which contain genetic material of a male that is transported into the female structures known as stigmas. 

Then, there are ovules (female structure at the base of a plant, that becomes fertilized) and nectaries which produce nectar for animal visitors like bees to collect.

One of the most common flowers for bees to pollinate is the "Bee Balm", which are hot pink in color and bloom in the spring. Others include the  Asters, with daisy-like purple petals, Goldenrods, and the famous Sunflower. 

Bees are known to be foragers, or harvesters and gatherers. Because bees are foragers, they collect food and nutrients for the colony and the flowers they pollinate. The bees' hairy fuzz-like texture helps them attract pollen and finding a space to pollinate. Honey bees, or worker bees, may also take their collected quantities of nectar and pollen back to the hive and pour it into the honeycomb, thus beginning the honey making process.

Pollination is important so that bees can remain alive and healthy, even when humans are afraid of them. Bees bring so much to our world that sometimes, humans forget to consider all of the good things bees bring us. So, before freaking out if one is flying around, let them bee. Without the process of pollination, there would be no way for bees to make raw honey like Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey. Pollination is the job the bees get done, keeping them "beezy" while helping the world around them.  

At Beezy Beez, we make our specialty- New York Raw Honey, an unprocessed and all natural honey that lets nature do all of the talking. By visiting http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ you can learn all about how we preserve nature through our craft of honey making. While browsing, please consider buying a jar of our delicious Beezy Beez to try fro yourself and the whole family. 

Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, produced and manufactured locally in the New York City borough of Staten Island, is a special kind of honey- unfiltered, unprocessed, and packed with vitamins and minerals! Our raw honey is unlike the commercialized kind that is heavily processed where its nutrients are stripped. Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey consists of thousands of enzymes. Upon entry to the human body, enzymes clean out toxins and can help the stomach with digestion, an issue that many people face when it comes to diet and nutrition. Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey is a healthy honey that puts health first, and flavor second while combining the two to produce a sweet, sticky blend of nature’s best ingredients. 

Sustainability is the main source of our health-focused honey. At our manufacturing warehouse in Staten Island, we create honey from healthy bees that are sustainably raised, and well cared for during every step of the raw honey-making process, making sure that our honey comes straight from the hive. We keep a close eye on our trained beekeepers who work as hard as the bees to make our honey, who we trust to preserve the health and safety of our many bees. Our beekeepers, as busy as they remain during hours of production, give our bees the chance to continue pollinating the environment around us. Pollination is what keeps the lush, green terrain and flora healthy, allowing it to thrive. Without bees, there would be no such thing as a healthy plant or pretty flowers. What this means is simple: When you purchase a jar of Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, you make a good choice that benefits both your health, and the atmosphere. When you protect your health, you also protect the planet. 

There are many benefits to buying Beezy Beez Local Honey as opposed to processed honey:

1. Your health. I may have told you already, but yes your health will benefit from Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey.

1. You will be able to help a small business. Plus, buying local food is great for the environment as well as the Staten Island community!

1. Our honey helps you fight off allergies.

1. There are a lot of antioxidants in our honey, many of which are found to prevent cancer. 

1. Healing power: When applied to a burn or a wound, raw honey can be the remedy you just might need.

With so many benefits to this one of a kind honey, Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey should be your first voice if you are shopping for a new honey or just want to try something new. Sustainability is part of our recipe, along with proper care and concern for our bees, and of course, the enzymes and natural aroma that gives our honey its signature taste. Buy a bottle today!

New York Raw Honey is available for purchase in store or on our website. In addition to Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, Beezy Beez Hot Honey is also available. For more product information and store hours, visit http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ 

As Winter and the holiday season approaches, I can already feel my oven preheating to make another dessert. Making cakes and cookies is a favorite pastime of mine, especially around the holidays. Making something to enjoy, and sharing it with my family and friends, is one of my greatest pleasures in life. To me, there is nothing that brings people together more than a meal can. Food is a way of sharing old and new traditions, as well as an act of kindness. It can help people understand each other, and start new traditions and inspire ideas- even ideas for meal planning during those busy work weeks! I love relaxing on a Saturday night by making a cake to enjoy with a Netflix series, and red velvet is my personal favorite. I do however, love trying new flavors, and have wanted to try making a honey cake from scratch for quite some time since trying a slice in a diner many years ago. 

Thanks to Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, I can add a special kind of sweetness to this recipe I found while browsing for the recipe that felt like “the perfect one” to make. I found this cake recipe from a baking blog, and substituted the unspecified honey that was listed, with Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey. My holiday baking usually begins around after Thanksgiving, and I am excited to try this one this season! Since I’m new to making my own honey cake, I found an easy recipe with a honey glaze that is perfect for beginner chefs. Here are all of the ingredients you will need:

1. cup (120 g) all purpose flour
2. ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
3. 1½ tsp baking powder
4. ¼ tsp baking soda
5. ½ tsp salt
6. ½ tsp ground cinnamon
7. ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter - melted
8. ¼ cup (52 g) unflavored vegetable oil - I use canola oil
9. 1½ tsp vanilla extract/essence
10. 2 large eggs - room temperature
11. ½ cup (120 g) whole milk
12. ½ cup (170 g) Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey
13. ¼ cup (25 g) sliced almonds- *if you want to, but remember you do not have to add almonds. 

Then, to make the glaze for the cake you will need to follow these steps:

1. 1½ tsps (10 g) honey
2. 1½ tsps (8 g) unsalted butter

To start cooking, or at least to prepare to start cooking, you must preheat your oven to 180 degrees, and use an 8 x 3 cake pan. Light grease your cake pan, and gently line it with parchment paper. 

In a large mixing bowl, mix together your flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon with a whisk until the mixture is well combined. 

In another large mixing bowl, combine the melts butter, oil, vanilla, and 2 large eggs.

In a small bowl, combine milk with Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey. Heat this mixture for 30 seconds in the microwave or stovetop. 

Set each of the three bowls aside.

Add the dry ingredients and the small bowl of honey/milk into the butter/oil/egg mixture. Whisk the dry ingredients and butter/oil/eggs. Then, once they are combined, add in the Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey/Milk mixture. Your cake batter should appear thin.

Then, pour your cake batter into the cake pan and bake for 30 minutes. When taking the cake out of the oven, leave it to cool for 20 minutes before serving.

If you want to make glaze for your cake, combine Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey with unsalted butter, and whisk gently until combined. After whisking the glaze, use a baking brush to place glaze on the cake. You can add as little or as much glaze as you prefer. 

I am looking forward to trying out this new recipe this season! This cake seems like a delicious treat as well as a great addition to any Hanukkah or Christmas gathering. This honey cake might even be a great gift this year for any foodie or just if you want to spread some holiday cheer! Beezy Beez Honey is made in New York and is raw and natural. To learn more about us, visit http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ to see our honey varieties, coffee brews, pastries, and more treats you will love when you come into our cafe.

What if you had to choose between sweet and spicy, but could not make a decision? Maybe you wanted honey with a more loaded flavor. Or, maybe you just like spicy foods over plain. While Staten Island’s Beezy Beez Honey Company is best known for its flavorful Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, there is one culinary trend that many foodies love making its way into our honey: spice. Frank’s Red Hot sauce is found on many recipes from wings to dipping sauces, and it’s also found in our Beezy Beez Hot Honey. 

Beezy Beez Hot Honey is simply that: Our Raw Local Honey, infused with Frank’s Red Hot. Spicy foods are not always everyone’s cup of tea, or spoonful of honey, if we’re beeing real here, but, many people enjoy spicy foods and therefore, need options for when they want to cook something with honey. 

The origins of Frank’s Red Hot sauce began back in 1896, when entrepreneur Jacob Frank established the Frank Tea and Spice Company, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Some of the company’s top selling products were teas, olives, peanut butter, and spices. Frank’s Red Hot sauce was made by mixing cayenne peppers with vinegar and other spices, and then the sauce would be aged before bottling. The hot sauce was first bottled in 1920. 

Today, Frank’s Red Hot is the most popular hot sauce brand. 

Beezy Beez Hot Honey can be used to add a kick of spice to many foods one would mostly find on the grill, including chicken, steak, and ribs. Being a total foodie myself, I’m definitely a meat and potatoes kind of girl. So, barbeque foods, steaks, chicken wings, and all that tasty stuff is right up my alley. In the summertime, I enjoy getting behind the grill and making a steak or a burger, and in the fall, I usually hit a trendy tavern for some wings. 

To purchase a bottle of our Hott Honey go to http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ if you want to order online, or in person at our Victory Boulevard store. 

With thousands of bee species, which one makes the most honey if it is not the Queen?

Honey is health, and you can try it in your next cup of coffee.

Beezy Beez Honey in Staten Island is nothing like your ordinary coffee shop. It is a factory as well as a hang out for not just coffee lovers, but also those who love to gather. A hidden gem located in the Travis-Chelsea neighborhood of the New York City borough, Beezy Beez is a coffee shop and New York-licensed raw honey manufacturer that is committed to producing the best flavors from the most natural of ingredients. The shop’s raw honey and unique coffee creations its menu advertises consists of a diverse range of flavored brews and variations of raw honey, appealing customers of all kinds, and, if you are a foodie looking to try something new, Beezy Beez is definitely the place to “bee”. 

Beezy Beez produces its well known original Beezy Beez Raw Honey, which is a fan favorite. Unlike processed regular honey, raw honey has nutritional benefits. On the question of raw versus regular honey, what makes raw honey the healthier option? Raw honey is all natural, unprocessed, and does not contain additives such as corn syrup and sugar. Being left unheated and unpasteurized is how raw honey gets its signature flavor and function. Raw honey is healthy honey, and can improve heart health and regulate levels of blood sugar. It has also been found to be rich in antioxidants, which give a person vitamins. Among the variations available to purchase include Original (2 Lb, 1 Lb, or 12 Oz), Black Truffle Honey, True Manuka Honey, and the trendy Hot Honey. With a handful of selections to choose from, customers will be able to find their favorite flavors and more. In addition to its raw honey collection, Beezy Beez has a menu of coffees to try whether you are inside their shop or on the go. 

With coffee being an important meal of one’s day for some, it is true that everyone prefers their coffee differently. Some like a classic, hot cup of black coffee, and others may just like theirs with milk and sugar. Some might not like any coffee at all- but that’s nothing to worry about when there is tea and lemonade! Signature drinks include the Skinny Iggy (an iced skim latte), the fruity and refreshing Berry Bossman, a honey-infused green tea refresher called “Tropic Like It’s Hot” which includes hints of lime and mango, and even the option most fit for the season- the pumpkin-spiced triple espresso known as our “Talk a Latte”.

Beezy Beez works busier than ever to provide its customers an experience they will never forget- combining the prioritization of health, and making customized treats that are fun and exciting for them to try. This tiny coffee shop has an expansive menu with a large amount of passion that goes into each culinary project- all from raw honey of the healthiest of bees. It is a unique spot that New Yorkers should check out, and see for themselves to “bee-lieve” how great their products are. By visiting our website at http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ you can buy a bottle of our Beezy Beez Honey as well as other honey-infused products, home grown here in New York!