Honey, baby.

I've heard that eating local honey is a good way to fight allergies.  It makes sense.  Honey contains small amounts of pollen, and if it's local honey, it's local pollen.  If we can unlearn everything we've been told in the past 50 years, this would probably present itself as a tried and true method of healing.  It's a natural vaccine, if you will.

As a disclaimer I have to mention that if you have severe allergies, be careful! A few spoonfuls of honey may set you off.

And if it doesn't work? 

It's a tasty way to support local beekeepers, and local bees!

One of my favorite local beekeepers, Lynne, runs Bee Ladies Local Honey, and you can find her at numerous farmer's markets.  She also provides swarm removal, and will take those bees to her hives!  Lynne can be reached at (714) 408-0018, or justpeachybees@hotmail.com
Her markets include:
Tuesday- Seal Beach 9am-1pm and Brea 4-8pm
Wednesday- Fullerton 8am-1pm, Chino Hills 4-8pm
Thursday- Orange Circle, 2-6pm
Friday- Anaheim Hills Kaiser 10am-2pm
Sunday- Newport Beach 9am-1pm

True Beans

Slacking? Maybe.

Well, I'm back to posting, with the help of a great cup of coffee.

Whole Foods makes a point to carry local products, and that's where I found TRUE BEANS coffee.

I read that they roast right here in Long Beach, so they made it into my cart.  

Call me easy, that's fine.

I was excited at the chance to find a locally roasted coffee that doesn't smell and taste like it's burnt.  I appreciate the old school roaster on 2nd street does, but that doesn't always translate into a good brew.

Well, beside the fact that True Beans are in town, they actual roast a mean bean.

They roast in small batches, and only all organic Rainforest Alliance Certified  and  Fair Trade Certified™coffee beans.  

Heaven in a cup? Yes.

Eureka!

Their artisan expertise came through to me- it was smooth, flavorful and really hit the spot.

The company is only 2 years old, but I expect them to be around for quite some time.

If you don't see them on the shelf at your market, ask for it.

Otherwise, shop online and enjoy free shipping on any order over 5 lbs....