The Bee Blog

Crystallized raw honey that has turned solid

Why Has My Honey Turned Solid?

Cloudy, thick or completely solid? Your honey hasn't gone bad — it's crystallizing. Here's why raw honey does this, how to gently re-liquefy it, and why we love it either...

Why Has My Honey Turned Solid?

Cloudy, thick or completely solid? Your honey hasn't gone bad — it's crystallizing. Here's why raw honey does this, how to gently re-liquefy it, and why we love it either...

Raw unfiltered honey from Fremont, California

What Is Raw Unfiltered Honey?

What does raw unfiltered honey really mean? At Beeholden Farms, our honey is harvested in small batches from our hives in Fremont, California, then lightly strained and bottled with as...

What Is Raw Unfiltered Honey?

What does raw unfiltered honey really mean? At Beeholden Farms, our honey is harvested in small batches from our hives in Fremont, California, then lightly strained and bottled with as...

Honey bees flying around a beehive entrance in a sunny flower garden

Why Bees Make Honey

For bees, honey isn't a treat. It's how the colony survives, and it's why we only harvest what our bees can spare.

Why Bees Make Honey

For bees, honey isn't a treat. It's how the colony survives, and it's why we only harvest what our bees can spare.

Storing raw honey so it never goes bad

Does Honey Ever Go Bad?

Honey can last practically forever. Here's why, what changes in color and texture mean, and how we store ours.

Does Honey Ever Go Bad?

Honey can last practically forever. Here's why, what changes in color and texture mean, and how we store ours.

Raw honey crystallizing, a sign of quality

Why Raw Honey Crystallizes (and Why That's a Go...

Thick, cloudy honey hasn't gone bad. Here's why raw honey crystallizes, why it's a good sign, and how to soften it gently.

Why Raw Honey Crystallizes (and Why That's a Go...

Thick, cloudy honey hasn't gone bad. Here's why raw honey crystallizes, why it's a good sign, and how to soften it gently.