The Buzz from May š | Fingerlakes Honey Company Recap
- Jun 4
- 5 min read
Updated: Jun 19
Hey Honey Enthusiasts!
May was sweet, rainy, and full of buzzworthy happenings here at Fingerlakes Honey Company. In case you missed any of it, hereās a little recap of what weāve been stirring up, from fresh flavors to fun events and new ideas to make your summer even sweeter. So grab your Honey Lavender Lemonade, settle in to your comfy chair and find out what you might have missed. If you'd like to like to be updated more regularly, subscribe to our blog.
šBuzz Around the Farmš
We've had a Bee-sy May here at Fingerlakes Honey Company.
Here are some highlights-
We celebrated World Bee Day by catching 2 honey bee swarms!!
With the rainy weather, it has been a difficult month to tend to the bees. Despite the wetness, we did manage to install our swarms and add honey supers to the hives. Looking forward to harvest time.
Did you know we also raise chickens? This year we didn't have a broody hen, so we incubated our eggs. We hatched 13 healthy chicks who are now practicing their āawkward teenā phase. They have ventured outside in their protected run to eat yummy bugs and green plants. They are loving it!
We still have hatching eggs available for purchase. See picture above for more info and contact us if interested.Ā $1 EA
Lavender and other pollentating plants are blooming...cue the bee party!
We've been working on a new beeswax candle. Stay tuned for more info.
Our gardening has been a bit on hold, again due to the rain. We are hoping this coming week of nice weather will allow us to get the rest of our veggies planted. Wings crossed!
šSPECIAL CELEBRATIONSš
šFINGERLAKES FAVORITESš
Last year we won 2nd place for "Best Place to Buy a Gift". We were nominated again this year and voting took place the month of May. We are hoping for 1st this year!!
š„WORLD BAKING DAYš„§
May 18thĀ we raised our whisks to all the home bakers, cookie cravers, and pie perfectionists out there!
šWORLD BEE DAYš
May 20th- We shared ways to help the bees and beekeepers.
Here's how you can get involved:
1. Support Local Beekeepers: Purchase honey and other hive products from local beekeepers. Consider sponsoring or adopting a hive to support their work.
2. Create a Bee-Friendly Habitat: Plant a pollinator garden: Choose a variety of native plants that bloom at different times of the year to provide a continuous food source for bees. Provide water sources: Offer a shallow dish of water with pebbles for bees to drink.
3. Raise Awareness and Education: Share information about bees: Educate...
It's only fitting to catch 2 swarms on World Bee Day! What a way to celebrate!
We have a total of 5 so far. Wowsers!
Hats off to our hard-working beekeeper who goes above and beyond to help others
and the honey bees.
Here's a clip of him finding one of them
šNATIONAL BURGER DAYš
May 28thĀ We stacked up the flavor and drizzled on the honey because around here, burgers arenāt just burgersā¦ theyāre a masterpiece of sweet, savory, and a little sassy on the side.
Whether youāre firing up the grill or pan-frying your favorites, donāt forget the secret ingredient: Fingerlakes Honey Company.
CUSTOM GRADUATION FAVORS
šCUSTOM GRADUATION DAYš
We finished up the month of May with custom honey favors for the 2025 graduation class of Houghton Academy.
Congratulations!
šRECIPESš
HERE'S SOME OF OUR MAY FEATURED RECIPES IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM
Fingerlakes Chicken Dogs
Chicken fingers, bacon, cheese, and honey mustard served in a warm hot dog bun. Great for a quick lunch, dinner, or parties! take these to the parking lot for tailgating. food! Assemble and warm up on the grill before the big game. Everyone LOVES these easy chicken finger sandwiches.
{breaded chicken tenders, bacon, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, vinegar, hot dog buns}
Fingerlakes Honey Company
Pizza Pasta Salad
This is the BEST pizza pasta salad recipe! Rotini pasta is mixed with meats, veggies, and cheese then tossed in our zesty Fingerlakes Honey company Italian Sub & Salad dressing! (Sprinkle a little shredded parmesan over the top for maximum flavor!)
{pasta, cured meat(s), cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheese, Italian Sub & Salad Dip Mix, olive oil, red wine vinegar}
RANCH BURGER WITH
HONEY BEE BURGER BUN
This Ranch Burger is no ordinary sandwich. The burger patties are seasoned generously with our handcrafted Ranch Dip Mix, giving them a tangy, herby depth that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the homemade Honey Bee Burger Buns. To finish, each burger is dressed in a luscious layer of our exclusive FHC Burger Sauceācreamy, sweet, and just the right amount of tang. Itās a flavor combo thatāll have everyone asking for seconds (and maybe thirds). Serve it with a side of our Sweet Potato Zinger Fries and a cold drink, and youāve got yourself a honey of a meal.
{flour, milk, honey, butter, egg, yeast, ground chuck cheddar cheese, Ranch Dip Mix, mayonnaise, mustard, gherkins, vinegar, paprika, garlic & onion powder}
šBLOG POSTSš
HERE'S SOME OF OUR MAY BLOG POSTS
IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM
Bee Stings: Whatās the Buzz and What to Do
The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and the buzzing has officially begun here in the Finger Lakes. That means it's time to get outside, and also time to keep an eye out for our winged and sometimes stinging neighbors. From honey bees to hornets, the local air traffic is picking up, and so is the risk of an unexpected āhelloā from a stinger. In this post, weāll walk you through everything you need to know about stinging insects, including how bee stings work, why they happen, how to tell a honey bee from a hornet, and most importantly, what to do if you (or someone else) gets stung. Spoiler alert: not all buzzes are bad, and some just want to mind their own beeswax. Letās dive in!
šFEATURED PRODUCTSš
Well, that's a wrap for May. It's hard to beelieve June is here already.
Coming Up in June: Weāve got more summer-ready recipes, Father's Day fun, and a few bee-lightfulĀ surprises. (Hint: One might involve Strawberry Rhubarb Jam š)
So keep your wings ready and your spoons handy, June is looking delicious!
Got a favorite recipe involving honey? 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.
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