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I was in the mood for something sweet yet a bit healthy. Hmmm…oatmeal cookies seemed like a good place to start. Once I decided on oatmeal it was a matter of what else to put in them. No plump golden raisins in the pantry but what I did find were sticky sweet dates. I love […]

All day yesterday it seemed like winter was bearing down on us. The skies were dark and grey, cloudy, with a bit of rain. The temps were in the 30’s, cold enough to keep the dogs indoors and warm. All in all not that cold, but the dark skies and damp air sent […]

Are you looking for a healthy breakfast or snack food? This is it! These Chewy Nutty Honey Bars are exactly that. Healthy and perfect for a mid-day snack or on the go breakfast. The best feature of this recipe is it’s very versatile. These bars deliver chewy texture and a bit of crunch from the […]

I have a hunch many of you have seen this or a similar list of the foods we would not find available if we didn’t have bees. I couldn’t help posting it for those of you haven’t seen it or who need a reminder. When discussing bees and what they pollinate, how they are truly […]

I had plans to make a healthy sauce using carrots and oranges, for some beautiful salmon filets I bought at the Fresh market on Saturday. Fresh Market has become, possibly, my favorite place to shop in Greensboro but I can only allow myself a trip there about every two weeks. It’s small and full of gourmet […]

Giacomo’s! Ah…where do I begin? This little gem of a restaurant/deli and market has become one of our local favorites. Here is link to an article in North Carolina’s “Our State” magazine about the owner, Giacomo and how he came to own this genuine Italian deli. My man Dan discovered it first when a co-worker mentioned […]

Schiacciata Al Rosmarino is Italian for Flat Bread with Rosemary. I am enjoying the challenge of learning how to spell Schiacciata! A flat pizza-type bread, Schiacciata originates in the Tuscan area of Italy. Commonly sprinkled with olive oil and salt just before baking, additional herbs bring a welcome flavor to the otherwise rather plain bread. […]

I completely missed my date of return. In my final post of 2013 I indicated I’d be back up and running by November. I didn’t mean to lie but I should have known better. If you have been following my blog for anytime and read the last post you know my husband was working out […]

Of late, I have been a failure at blogging. I do however, have a few good excuses. It has been over a month since my last post. July 29 was the last time I found time or energy to write. For my regular readers you may recall my husband being out-of-town on business during honey […]

Not too long ago my adoring husband went for his annual physical exam. He’s a pretty healthy guy and was surprised when his doctor notified him that his vitamin D was on the low side. We eat plenty of the foods known to provide vitamin D

Having an abundance of honey in The Orange Bee kitchen I’m looking for ways to add it to more recipes. I don’t know that I’d call this a recipe as it’s just a little something I threw together. I was prompted to create this recipe not simply for the use of the honey but more […]

IT IS DONE! Honey Harvest 2013 is finished for the most part. I still have one small hive up the road which I will check on when the next “good” day rolls around. I may get a few more jars of honey from hive Queen Bella.

One of the vendors that supplies Enjoy!, the store I manage is a Texas company called “Wimberly Valley Gourmet. Of the products they make we carry their avocado oil, pecan oil, Mexican vanilla, and balsamic vinegar. A few weeks ago we were throwing a party and invited the owners to join us and educate our […]

In early June I attended the BlogHer Food Conference in Austin. I had a blast! I mingled with some interesting, creative, and friendly bloggers from all over the country, sampled some yummy food from the sponsors, brought home bags full of goodies from the sponsors and BlogHer team, and had assorted conversations about blogging, food, […]

My mouth is still watering from the yummy pesto I shared with you in my last post. Miss “T” made more than enough to make another meal using her “Italian Parsley Pesto”. I bought some baby eggplant at the farmers market along with fresh tomatoes on the weekend and was deciding how to prepare them when […]

Miss “T” is home from college and bored as she can be. She has looked and looked for a job but to her dismay no one has hired her. Personally I think the jobs were filled by time she was home and able to apply. I’ve made an effort to encourage her to kick back […]

It’s hotter than “blue blazes” in Texas, already! The heat and humidity make me want to eat lighter meals with lots of fruits and veggies. The blueberries at Saturday’s farmers market looked plump and juicy so I brought home a basket for snacking and to put in this healthy yet yummy salad. Low in calories, […]

One of my favorite events that takes place in the summer is the farmers market on the square in downtown Rockwall, Texas. It’s small but growing each year. I manage the gourmet kitchen store on the square, so every Saturday morning I venture over to see what the farmers have for sale.

This week found me in the mood for some chocolate and ice cream. While thumbing through a few cookbooks for ice cream recipes I found inspiration from photos in the Silver Palate Cookbook and decided I would make something chocolate from that particular book. Do you ever do that? Do you ever decide I’m going to […]

It’s become obvious to me that my blog posts are few and far between. My apologies! In my last post I promised a story about my latest bee adventure. Here it is and this is why Mr.F always reminds me, “bee keeping is nothing but problem solving”. Back in mid-May my man Dan and I […]