Contents Introduction...............................................................Page 3 Divine Honey............................................................ Page 4 The Huka Honey Hive Community Spirit............ Page 6 Limited Edition Lavender Honey.......................... Page 8 Lavender Shortbread Recipe................................. Page 9 Taste The Crème De La Crème Of Honey…...... Page 10 All That Is Lavender................................................ Page 11 WW1 Connection................................................... Page 11
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Bees, it can be said, are responsible for life on earth. They’ve been cherished for centuries and ancient texts suggest that bees and flowers so needed each other that they arrived on Earth at the same time. We can learn a great deal from this wonderful insect. At Huka Honey Hive we’ve noticed that the bee’s relationship with their world is one of benefit and enhancement and we try to follow their example. We care about our customers, our team our community and our bees. In our community, local, national and global we believe in promoting philanthropy to benefit others, whether it’s people or plants. Further on in the BUZZ read about the community groups we support.
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DIVINE HONEY His Holiness the Dalai Lama says: “I am attracted to bees because I like honey – it is really delicious. Their product is something we cannot produce, very beautiful, isn’t’ it? I exploit them too much, I think. Even these insects have certain responsibilities - they work together very nicely. They have no constitution, they have no law, no police, nothing, but they work together effectively. This is because of nature. Similarly, each part of a flower is not arranged by humans but by nature. The force of nature is something remarkable. We human beings, we have constitutions, we have law, we have a police force, we have religion, we have many things. But in actual practice, I think we are behind those small insects.” From: ‘The Dalai Lama, A Policy of Kindness: An Anthology of Writings, By and About the Dalai Lama’.
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THE HUKA HONEY HIVE COMMUNITY SPIRIT
s to honey and bees are often themed around renewal, rebirth and new
as the good, positive and reinforcing things of life. Hive we believe we have a responsibility to live by these same principles.
out what we’ve done to make a positive difference in the world.
e given a hand up to three small villages and partnered with Kids Ark to get
ulated water, sanitation, a medical and maternity centre, education across all as well as facilities for the elderly and disabled. Through child sponsorship
or seven children with contributions helping fund community development as
e child to attend school.
port Project Crimson and are proud to be helping grow more pohutukawa and
ees are loved by honey bees. www.projectcrimson.org.nz.
ort Anamata Café (clinics and advice for everyone) www.anamatacafe.org.nz,
ervice which especially supports youth and sees approximately 7000 clients
k alongside Greening Taupō whose aim is to improve the Taupō environment
ve wildlife www.greeningtaupo.org.nz.
just like the honey bee, small things can make a difference. We’re super proud
rt of positive change in peoples lives.
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LIMITED EDITION LAVENDER HONEY It’s said the unique fragrance of lavender honey is like eating the smell of flowers. It’s polished, delicate, delicious, soothing and has been coveted by honey connoisseurs since ancient times. When warmed its’ aroma envelopes our senses – simply put it’s sensational. Our limited edition lavender honey tastes great straight off the spoon, is wonderful on muffins, drizzled over your morning muesli and a spoonful on a crumble as it leaves the oven adds and enhances. Delicious.
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Bee Friendly
Lavender Shortbread Soften 250gm butter in a bowl and add 1/4 cup icing sugar and Âź cup Lavender honey. Beat until smooth and creamy. Mix in 2 cups of plain flour, 2 pinches salt and 1/4 cup of chopped dried lavender flowers. Turn onto a bench and knead well. Roll into logs, the width of which will depend on size of the biscuit required. Wrap each roll in glad wrap and place in the fridge for 15 mins until firm. Remove from fridge, slice into even thickness and bake at 150ËšC for 20 mins or until the bottoms are golden. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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TASTE THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF HONEY… Visit the Huka Honey Hive and sample the sensational flavour of our limited edition lavender honey. We’ve been waiting for this wonderful honey to be back in store and our customers ‘in the know’ have already reserved their stash – anyone who’s tasted lavender honey can’t wait to get their hands on it again. We’re giving a free wooden honey dipper with each jar purchased and with every two jars purchased we will give you two honey dippers and a handmade lavender soap. Sarah from Mamaku skincare produces these soaps and other wonderful lavender based products and has an organic philosophy using ingredients grown, harvested and processed locally.
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ALL THAT IS LAVENDER Purple, mauve, lavender and lilac – our favourite colours this season at the Honey Hive as we celebrate the return of lavender honey with stacks of in store promotions themed around the fantastic benefits of lavender.
WWI CONNECTION: During WWI, essential lavender oil was used in hospitals as a treatment for some skin burns and inflammatory conditions as well as to aid sleep and relaxation and to reduce anxiety.
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