Sweet Deal

Local beekeepers help keep food growing and delicious

BY DANIELLE ROSE

For as long as I can remember, my mom has made granola. She spends a full day, slowly toasting batches in the oven to fill jars that she shares with family and friends. It makes the house smell so good. It makes the best breakfast, and it’s tasty enough to eat alone as a snack. The key ingredient is excellent local honey, which you can taste in every bite. 

Recently I was looking for good local honey so I could make a batch. Through my quest, I met two passionate beekeepers who sent me home with the best honey I’ve ever tasted — along with a wealth of information on what goes into making it.