FAQs

Does honey go bad?

No, but over time it may crystallize. If this happens, you can use a double boiler to gently heat the jar. Do not boil! Be sure to only use low heat. (I actually prefer crystalized honey for hot foods like tea, toast, and oatmeal because it’s easier to spoon and spread.)

Is your honey organic?

Organic products have strict production and labeling requirements and are regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture. We are a small, home-based operation governed by Maryland’s Cottage Food Laws, so we offer raw, natural honey.

Our bees fly free, roaming within a few miles of our one-acre apiary. We do not use pesticides on our property. We don’t medicate our bees. And we limit the use of sugar water to feed our established hives over the winter.

Why isn’t your honey pasteurized?

Pasteurization is a process by which food is heated to destroy or deactivate organisms and enzymes that contribute to spoilage. But pasteurization would destroy all of our honey’s natural goodness, turning it into little more than simple syrup. Plus, honey has a very long shelf life! So, we don’t pasteurize ours. We do, however, caution people that raw honey should not be given to any child under the age of one.

Why does your honey only come in one flavor?

We don’t control which flowers our bees get their pollen from, so we just sell “wildflower honey.” Each and every batch is unique!