THE BUZZ FROM OCTOBER 2025 š | FINGERLAKES HONEY COMPANY RECAP
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Hey SWEET FRIEND!
What a month itās been in the Finger Lakes! Between golden leaves, cozy kitchens, and busy bees preparing for the colder days ahead, October brought plenty of sweetness our way. From new recipes and fall favorites to updates around the hive, weāve wrapped up the month with lots to share. Hereās a peek at whatās been happening ā and whatās still buzzing as we head into November! 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 a Honey Pumpkin Chai Latte, your cozy blanket, and read about all that you might have missed.
šBuzz Around the Farmš
A monthly peek at whatās new, sweet, and happening at Fingerlakes Honey Company.
Here are some highlights-
āļø The Weather:We finally got some rain! Itās not quite a full comeback yet, our stream still doesnāt have a drop of water in it, but weāll take what we can get. Itās been rough with those dark mornings and early sunsetsā¦ we miss summer already! The bees arenāt flying much on these chilly mornings, the geese are honking, and weāve already pulled out the heated waterers for the chickens. Itās that time of year when chores take a little longer and coffee tastes even better afterward.
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šÆ The Beeyard:As the days grow shorter and the weather turns chilly, our ladies are getting ready for winter, with a little help from us, of course. Weāve been feeding them sugar water to boost their winter honey stores and letting them clean up our wax cappings and equipment from the fall harvest. One of the most amazing things about honey bees is what great cleaners they are! Itās much easier to let them take care of the honey-coated equipment than to tackle the sticky mess ourselves. Plus it helps build up their winter stores- it's a win, win.
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This weekend we did hive inspections, placed their plain sugar feed inside the hives, and bundled them up in their hive jackets for the cold months ahead. We also slipped on mouse guards to keep out any freeloaders looking for a warm winter spot. As long as the hives stay dry and cozy, the girls should be in good shape until spring.
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š The Chicken Yard:Egg production is slowing down as the daylight fades, but theyāre still laying just enough to keep our customers supplied. Itās hard to believe, but some of our new hens are already broody! Unfortunately, itās not the best time of year for that, and they seem a little young for motherhood just yet, at least until theyāve matured past the āI want chicks because theyāre cuteā phase. š Hopefully theyāll get the urge again in spring when weād really like to hatch chicks.
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The whole flock has been busy dodging hawks lately, apparently itās hawk season again! Thankfully, everyoneās safe in their covered area, and so far, no losses to report.
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š± In the Garden
We planted our garlic and some walking onions gifted to us by a friend; canāt wait to see how they do next year! We are also trying the "some plants are perennials" method- we dug up a couple of our love-the-heat hot peppers, rosemary, and lemon grass and repotted them as house plants for the winter. We shall see if it works. So far so good.
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The last task on the garden list is digging up the horseradish. Weāre planning to dry it and hopefully experiment with a new dip recipe or seasoning. Time will tell, so stay tuned!
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š» Website Improvements
Itās done! Wellā¦ as done as a website ever really is, right? š Stacieās been buzzing behind the scenes making the site better than ever focusing on accessibility (to be usable by everyone, including people with disabilities), smoother navigation, and fresh content.
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We now have a brand-new Hive Index pageĀ to make it easier to explore everything Fingerlakes Honey Company has to offer, from recipesĀ and productsĀ to beekeeping classesĀ and blog posts, all in one handy spot.
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There were also some behind-the-scenes updates to improve SEO, so more honey lovers can find us online, and a beautiful new āAbout the Fingerlakesā pageĀ that shares a little about our region and what makes it worth visiting (beyond the bees, of course!). Stacie's favorite addition- you can find it here. (Stacie: "move them around, it's so cool! Ok, I'll stop geeking out now")
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As always, if you notice anything that doesnāt look quite right or have suggestions to make it even better, please let us know, we love hearing from you!
šSPECIAL CELEBRATIONSš
HERE ARE SOME OF THE SPECIAL HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS
WE CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER
National Honey Month Giveaway Winner!
Oct.1
To celebrate National Honey Month all September, we had a Honey Giveaway.
Our winner was....
Congratulations to Megan!! She won our honey goodie basket worth over $50.
Thank you to all who liked, followed, commented, and shared. If you didn't win this time, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, so stay tuned.
We hope you enjoyed our National Honey Month recipes, quizzes, blogs, featured products, and more. Until next September...
Happy World Space Week!
OCT. 4-10TH
Every year from October 4ā10, the world comes together to celebrate the wonders of space exploration, science, and discovery.
From the first satellites to todayās missions reaching far into the galaxy, space science continues to inspire curiosity and innovation.
What does this have to do with Fingerlakes Honey Company? This week was stellar and packed with space surprises. Bees and space collided in the sweetest way.
OCT 17th-
We took a much-deserved break from our usual posting this week, but we posted some info you might find helpful and interesting.
National Chicken and Waffles Day!
Oct. 20th
Sweet, savory, crispy, and oh-so-satisfying, today is all about the ultimate comfort food combo! Fingerlakes Honey Company is celebrating with FOUR bee-licious takes on chicken & waffles:
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Which one are you making first?
Ā Pro tip: Donāt forget to drizzle extra Fingerlakes Honey Company honey for that perfect sweet finish!
 | Simple Chicken & Waffle Tacos With Honey Cream ā Tiny tacos, big flavor, drizzled with creamy honey goodness. |
 | Southern Fried Chicken and WafflesĀ ā Classic, crispy, and perfectly golden. |
 | Honey Sriracha Pulled Chicken and Waffles with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing ā Sweet, spicy, and creamy all at once. Made with our Ranch Dip Mix. |
 | Honey Sriracha Chicken and WafflesĀ ā Ā A fan favorite with just the right kick of heat. |
National Chemistry Week
Oct. 20-26th
Ā It was National Chemistry Week and we celebrated with a little sweet science!
Our special guest (and family scientist!) Dr. Felix Janeway dove into the chemistry of honey- why it never spoils, how it fights off bacteria, and the natural reactions that make it one of the most fascinating foods on earth.
Weāve also added a few fun at-home experiments and a Honeycomb Candy recipe that proves chemistry can be downright delicious.
Congratulations to Alex & Laura on your wedding day!
Oct. 25th
We were so honored to create your wedding favors, āI Found My Honeyā and āThanks for Beeing Hereā, to help make your special day a little bit sweeter.
Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and sweet moments together!
OCT 31ST-
We might be just a little biased, but weāre pretty sure these are the best costumes ever! Our nieceās sweet daughter and neighbor friend absolutely stole the show, buzzing with cuteness from head to toe!
šRECIPESš
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR OCTOBER
FEATURED RECIPES IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM
 | Honey Pumpkin Chai LatteĀ Cozy up with our Honey Pumpkin Chai Latte- smooth pumpkin, warming chai spices, and Fingerlakes Honey Company honey blended into a creamy fall favorite. Ā {Fingerlakes Honey Company honey, milk, chai tea bags, pumpkin purĆ©e, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, whipped cream} |
 | Honey & Dark Chocolate Galaxy Bark A sweet constellation of flavors- dark and white chocolate swirled together, drizzled with honey, and topped with edible stars. Break into jagged āgalaxyā shards for a cosmic treat! Ā {Fingerlakes Honey Company honey, dark chocolate, white chocolate, edible gold dust, star-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter} |
 | āBeehive Clusterā Honey Pull-Apart BreadĀ Golden, soft pull-apart rolls brushed with honey butter, baked together to form a cluster reminiscent of the Beehive star cluster. Sweet, sticky, and celestial! Ā {Fingerlakes Honey Company honey, warm milk, active dry yeast, unsalted butter, large egg, all-purpose flour, salt} |
 | Butternut Squash Pasta with SageĀ A cozy fall pasta dish featuring caramelized butternut squash, brown butter sage sauce, parmesan, and toasted nuts. Ā {Fingerlakes Honey Company Dried Sage, dry pasta, unsalted butter, butternut squash, ground ginger, nutmeg, cumin, cayenne, garlic, whole-milk ricotta, toasted walnuts or hazelnuts, kosher salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh sage leaves} |
šBLOG POSTSš
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR OCTOBER BLOG POSTS
IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM
 | š Celebrating World Space Week: The Beehive ClusterHappy World Space Week!! What does space have to do with a honey company? Well, two things really- our family and a name! This week we had a special contributor, our daughter! Bailey is an Astrophysics PhD student at RIT, with a passion for space (and honey). In this week's blog, she talked about The Beehive Cluster (Messier 44). This is one of the brightest open star clusters in the sky. Astronomers see it as a nursery of stars; beekeepers like us, see it as a celestial hive. Read her informative and fun blog post |
 | š§ŖNational Chemistry Week Guest Contributor: Dr. Felix Janeway & The Science of HoneyšÆIn celebration of National Chemistry Week, weāre thrilled to feature a special post from our very own Dr. Felix Janeway- scientist, teacher, and proud member of our family (aka Baileyās husband!). When you marry into a beekeeping family, you quickly find yourself surrounded by more honey than you could ever imagine, and if youāre Felix, that means diving deep into the chemistryĀ that makes it so extraordinary. From its incredible shelf life to its natural ability to fight bacteria, Felix explores how honeyās unique composition makes it one of natureās most fascinating (and delicious) chemical marvels. We also include some fun chemistry experiments with honey to try at home. |
šFEATURED PRODUCTSš
As the last leaves fall and the bees settle in for their winter rest, weāre feeling extra grateful for everyone whoās followed along with our fall adventures. October may be behind us, but thereās plenty of honey-sweet goodness still to come. Stay tuned for new recipes, fresh products, and a few surprises buzzing your way in November.
What was your October favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
Until next time ā keep it cozy, keep it kind, and keep it honey-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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