Bee-leap into Honey Heaven: A Sticky Celebration of Leap Day!

Feb 28, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Apr 14

Greetings, hive-minded humans and honey enthusiasts!

Tomorrow is no ordinary day; it's Leap Day! That's right, the day that magically appears once every four years, like a surprise visit from your favorite aunt or an unexpected bonus fry at the bottom of the fast-food bag. And what better way to celebrate this extra-special day than by buzzing about bees, honey, and all things sweet? We mean, we are a honey company after all.

So, why bees on Leap Day, you ask? Picture this: it's Leap Day in the buzzing metropolis of Ledyard, and the bees are abuzz with excitement. They're doing their version of the conga line, shimmying and shaking their fuzzy bodies in celebration of this rare bonus day. In February? Well, our weather here this week in the Fingerlakes has been bee-utiful!! 50s and 60s. So the bees will come out of their hives, take a giant bee winter poop, and then try to find some pollen.

But what's all the fuss about? Well, let us break it down for you. It's Leap Day...in February...in central New York. Even though the thermometer says spring, the flowers are not out. Thankfully the bees have their honey stores and we also feed them during the winter, but they still feel they have a job to do and are out searching for a yummy morsel. You see, bees are the unsung heroes of the natural world, tirelessly flitting around to feed their hive and provide some extra honey for us humans. And what better day to appreciate their hard work than Leap Day.

To truly honor our fuzzy friends, why not embark on a bee-themed adventure of your own? Start your day with a bee-inspired breakfast feast fit for a queen (bee, that is). Whip up some honey-drizzled pancakes and savor every sticky bite. Perhaps a spoonful of our honey jam on your toast. Add some honey to your morning tea or coffee. Relax by a sunny window and gaze into nature. Maybe you'll even catch sight of a sweet lady flying by- please bee sure to wave hello.

As the day progresses, get crafty in the kitchen and whip up some homemade honey treats. From honey-infused cookies to honey-glazed carrots (because even veggies deserve a sweet makeover on Leap Day), the possibilities are as endless as the wings of a bee in flight. Or try our Sting Honey on some chicken wings or other Honey Recipes. You are only limited by your honey imagination.

And let's not forget about the pièce de résistance – dessert! Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent Honey Tea Cake or a scoop (or two, or three) of honey drizzled ice cream. It's Leap Day, after all – calories don't count when you're celebrating in style. Finish your Leap Day celebration with a bee-licious Honey Lemon Fizz or add honey to your favorite cocktail or mock-tail.

Honey Bee Lemon Fizz

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 cup (240 ml) sparkling water
Ice cubes
Lemon slices or mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Splash of gin or vodka (optional)

Instructions:

In a small bowl or glass, combine the honey and fresh lemon juice. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved and incorporated into the lemon juice.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Pour the honey-lemon mixture over the ice in the glass.
Top it off with sparkling water, gently stirring to combine.
Garnish with a lemon slice or a sprig of fresh mint for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Honey Lemon Fizz mocktail! 🍯🍋✨

So there you have it, folks – a bee-leap into honey heaven to celebrate Leap Day in style. Whether you're indulging in honeyed delights or simply marveling at the wonder of nature, take this extra day to bee yourself and spread a little sweetness wherever you go.

Happy Leap Day, honey lovers! May your day be as sweet as a spoonful of honey and as joyous as a hive in spring. Which hopefully will REALLY bee here to stay very soon. 🐝🍯

Until next time.

Stay sweet,

Tom and Stacie

Tom and Stacie, are co-owners of Fingerlakes Honey Company located in the bee-utiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. When they are not tending to all things bees, they enjoy spending time with their grown children, their dog, and lots of chickens on their homestead. They love learning more about the bees they foster and helping others to learn more about them as well.