Healing Properties of Raw Honey: More than just a sweet treat!
The health benefits of honey have been discussed for thousands of years (and even makes an appearance in the Bible). In our modern world, many
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Flowers that Change the Taste of Honey: From YUM to Yuck
If you’ve ever tried local, raw honey you’ve probably noticed that various honeys can take on amazingly different tastes. The key reason is that the
What is “Green” Olive Oil? Early Harvest for a rich and peppery flavor.
Monte-Bellaria Extra Virgin Olive Oil is our own organic, cold-pressed and unfiltered oil. Harvested early and pressed within 24 hours and within 2 miles of
How Lavender Essential Oils and Hydrosols are Made
How lavender essential oil is distilled is an art. It requires the exact amount and type of plant material, pure water, and heat that reaches
Therapeutic Uses of Lavender Essential Oil
Scent is one of nature’s most powerful senses. Many of the planet’s species use scent in equal balance with sight and hearing. Unfortunately humans have
Lavender Essential Oils: How to Use Them
Essential oils are easy to diffuse by putting several drops in a small cup of boiling water—this will infuse an entire room with calmative effects