THE BUZZ FROM AUGUST 2025 š | FINGERLAKES HONEY COMPANY RECAP
- Sep 17
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 30
Hey SWEET FRIEND!
Yes, we know we are extremely late with this update. So sorry (again)
The months are just flying by so fast. If you would like more up-to-date goings on, like and follow our Facebook or InstagramĀ pages. Whether you stopped by the farm, browsed online, or just love staying in the loop, hereās your monthly dose of buzzworthy updates you wonāt want to miss. So grab your Iced Milk & Honey Latte, sink into your favorite chair, and read about all that you might have missed.
šBuzz Around the Farmš
Here are some August highlights-
āļø Sunshine & Swelter Still:Our bees were working overtime in the hot, sunny days of August (and beginning of September). We've been watching them gather nectar and pollen from the last of the summer flowers. It has been so hot and dry here in our area of the Finger Lakes, that our ladies (and other stinging insects and amphibians) have been visiting our landscaped watering holes very frequently.
šÆ Fall Honey Harvest:We finished up extracting our 2025 spring honey and will soon be pulling our fall frames. We are hoping for a successful autumn harvest despite the hot and dry weather.
š The Young Ladies Get Moved:Our 7 feathered girls have been moved to the adult coop at night to try to get them adjusted to their new home. We have yet to get any to go there on their own though.
š Garden Goodness:
Well, what can we say. It's been hot and dry. We attempted to keep our garden watered, but when you are on a well, you have to have priorities. We have been able to pick some tomatoes, although many had blossom end rot. We feed those to the chickens, so it's still a win. We were also able to pick some jalapeno and habanero peppers, herbs, as well as potatoes. All small, but alive. Our pumpkins are looking very sad. How did your garden do this summer?
š§ŗ Fruit Bonanza:We picked the last of the blackberries. We probably got at least 10 lbs. Our grape harvest was the biggest ever- 50lbs!!! We are now into full honey jam and jellyĀ making mode. Get yours today.
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šSPECIAL CELEBRATIONSš
Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!
Aug. 4th
Today we raised our spatulas to the cookie that never lets us down. Whether crispy, chewy, or somewhere in between, thereās one thing we always do:
Sweeten the batch with Fingerlakes raw honey.
National Honey Bee Day!Ā
Aug. 16th
The sun was shining, the bees were buzzing, and we celebrated in sweet style today at the pop-up Farmer's Market at Cayuga Lake National Bank in Union Springs, NY. It was a great day and we had many old and new friends stop by.
Our bees have been hard at work, and our spring harvest is bottled and ready to shine! Spring honey is light, floral, and as golden as a Finger Lakes sunrise. Grab a jar or three.
Pop-up Farmer's Market
Aug. 16th
Some more pics from yesterday's Pop up Farmer's Market at Cayuga Lake National Bank. Thank you to all who stopped by, said hi, and supported local businesses. Many thanks to Deb (aka Mom) who helped with sales at our table. And especially a huge thank you to Cayuga Lake National Bank for hosting and inviting us. It was a bee-utiful event and everything ran smoothly. Until next time.
National Peach Day!
Aug. 27th
Sweet, juicy, sun-kissed, and oh-so-versatile,peaches are basically summer in fruit form! And weāre celebrating the best way we know howā¦ with HONEY!
Check out our favorite peach-inspired creations. Whether you're spooning it on toast, glazing dinner, or gifting a jar to someone special, our peachy products are truly the beeās knees.
NATIONAL HONEY MONTH GIVEAWAY
National Honey Month
September is National Honey Month!!! All month long we will bee posting bee-licious recipes, blogs, products, fun facts and more on FacebookĀ and Instagram. But the highlight of the month will be our National Honey Month Giveaway!!! Weāre giving away a Honey Loverās Gift Box worth over $50 to one winner! Contest runs Sept 1ā30. There's still time to enter, so head over and read how.
šRECIPESš
HERE'S SOME OF OUR AUGUST FEATURED RECIPES
IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM
Honey Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies
We celebrated National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a recipe for these cookies wiith honey as the secret ingredient, each bite is a sweet and chewy treat with a delightful crunch from the walnuts or pecans. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while adding a little buzz of natural sweetness to your day!
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{butter, honey, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, dark or semi sweet chocolate chips, walnuts or pecans}
Honey Facial Massage
Who says honey is just for your toast?
This week, weāre going skin-deep with one of our simplest (and sweetest) recipes yet ā a one-ingredient Honey Facial Massage that nourishes, softens, and leaves your skin glowing like a summer sunset. Just raw honey + a few quiet minutes = natureās spa day. Your face will thank you. Your pores will throw a party.
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{Fingerlakes Honey Company honey}
Fajita Bowls
These Fajita Bowls are un-bee-lievably delicious! The Fingerlakes Honey Companyās Bee's Knees Seasoning and a touch of honey bring just the right amount of spice and sweetness to this dish, making every bite buzz with flavor. Packed with protein, vibrant veggies, and a creamy chipotle lime sauce, this dish is sure to have you swarming back for seconds!
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{chicken breasts, lime juice, honey, vegetable oil, white vinegar, Bee's Knees Seasoning, red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, garlic, long-grain white rice, chicken broth, black beans, lime juice, fresh cilantro, sour cream, can of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce,fresh cilantro}
Honey Peach Glazed Roasted Chicken
Juicy roasted chicken glazed with a rich honey peach glaze and herb coating for a golden finish.
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{chicken, peaches, onion, seasoned salt, fresh thyme, Honey Peach Jam, white balsamic vinegar, butter}}
šBLOG POSTSš
HERE'S SOME OF OUR AUGUST BLOG POSTS
IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM
THE BUZZ FROM JULY 2025 š | FINGERLAKES HONEY COMPANY RECAP
July brought the heat and the honey! From sweet sips to sizzling recipes and a few surprises from the hive, thereās been a lot going on at Fingerlakes Honey Company. Whether you stopped by the farm, browsed online, or just love staying in the loop, hereās your monthly dose of buzzworthy updates you wonāt want to miss.
REMEMBERING DOOLITTLE
- special contributor Peter Sieling
Every once in a while, you come across someone in history who didnāt just leave behind a legacyāthey left behind a way of life. Gilbert M. Doolittle, the father of commercial queen-rearing, was one of those extraordinary souls. His methods shaped modern beekeeping. His words sparked thought, laughter, and plenty of lively debate. And his deep devotion to bees and truthānot theoryācemented his place in apicultural history.
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Weāre honored to share this heartfelt tribute, written by Peter Sieling, marking the 100th anniversary of Doolittleās passing. Itās more than a biographyāitās a window into the life of a man who lived simply, worked tirelessly, and believed that bees (and people) thrive best with care, strength, and a little grit. If you haven't read our other blog post that Peter wrote "Walking in the Footsteps of Giants"Ā about the history of beekeeping in the Finger Lakes, bee sure to check it out!
šFEATURED PRODUCTSš
Well, that's a wrap for August. It's hard to beelieve September is half-way over already.
Coming Up in our September Wrap-up: Weāve got more recipes, National Honey Month, and a few bee-lightfulĀ surprises.
We will also bee at the following event-
Bright Leaf Vineyard
Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 20th
1250 Clearview Road,
King Ferry, NY 13081
12PM
Fingerlakes Honey Company will have a table set up at the Bright Leaf Vineyard Annual Fall Harvest Festival in King Ferry.
There is no entree fee to attend, just an afternoon of fun.
They will have lots of exciting things happening throughout the day.
2 food trucks -
Cousin Maine Lobster Truck and Azzuri Wood Fire Pizza Truck
2 bands -
starting at noon - Peletone's until 3,
Billy Golicki from 4-6
They will also have a fun list of great distilleries, breweries, craft vendors and so much more!!
And of course, our table will bee filled with our bee-licious products.Join us for a beautiful Saturday at the vineyard.
You can find more info-
What was your favorite Fingerlakes recipe of the month? Let us know in the comments below.
Until Next Time- Stay Sweet!
Tom and Stacie
Tom and Stacie, are co-owners of Fingerlakes Honey CompanyĀ located in the bee-utiful Fingerlakes 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.
Delicious honey, jams/jellies, seasonings and more!