Found myself at the Eugene airport bright and early at 4:30AM, checked in and got in line at the TSA checkpoint. My bag was pulled aside for ‘additional screening’ and...
The Pollen Project Day 6: How Much is too Much?
I had so many plans today, most of which were put off by the wind storm that blew through the night before, knocking down our back privacy fence. I spent...
The Pollen Project Day 5: No Champagne Brunch
Got to sleep in today and opted to fast after I woke up. I was still feeling pretty full and honestly was not looking forward to breakfast - this stuff...
The Pollen Project Day 4: No Hunger Between Meals
While this has been an interesting and overall positive experience thus far, there are some downsides. I’m over the smell of this stuff. I got breakfast in just fine but...
Pollen Project Day 3: Vivid Dreams
Woke up after a night of strange and vivid dreams - don’t know if this was due to the pollen, the deadlifts, or watching ‘The Dirty Dozen’ before bedtime. I...
Pollen Project Day 2: How do I eat this?
So breakfast. I thought I would get ahead by pre-soaking the pollen and then pureeing it in the blender with water and psyllium husk to add fiber. Not a bad...
Pollen Project Day 1: The Journey Begins
First day of the new year, and a good day to try new things. This year, I’m going to do something a little off the wall: seeing how long I...
4 Buzz-Worthy Honey Myths: Fact or Fiction?
Honey is a bright, delicious addition to any good family pantry. It has a huge variety of sweetening uses, including in honey candy, teas and drinks, baked goods and even...
Top Reasons to Start Beekeeping During the Fall Season
Bees pollinate more than $15 billion worth of crops every year in the United States. And while you've probably heard that the bees are disappearing, humans are stepping up to...
Bee-ginner’s Guide to Using Bee Pollen Safely and Effectively (Part 2)
In the last post, we discussed the steps required to start taking organic bee pollen powder safely. However, once you understand how to consume it, it's just as important to...
Bee-ginner’s Guide to Using Bee Pollen Safely and Effectively (Part 1)
Everybody knows that bees are essential to our crop production and the overall sustainability of our ecosystem. Bees are pollinators and are responsible for cross-pollination, which helps at least 30%...
Here Are Some Exciting Autumn Honey Varieties Worth Buzzing Over
Americans consume about 1.3 pounds of honey per person per year. And while most people are only familiar with the classic raw organic honey found in honey bears, you may...
3 Smart Resources Anyone Can Use to Get the Buzz on Beekeeping
It's no secret that beekeeping is a hobby growing in popularity in several parts of the world. In fact, the USDA reports that as of 2014, the number of colonies...