Iowa Honey Queen Program

05/09/2024

Some of you may know our 2022 Iowa Honey Queen, Allison Hager.
Allison was involved in a serious motorcycle accident this past weekend and will have a long recovery ahead of her. Please donate if you are able and keep her in your prayers.

My god daughter and niece, Allison Hager, was involved in a serious motorc… Tammy Michels needs your support for Support Allison Hager's Long Road to Recovery

11/07/2024

These past few weeks I’ve had the pleasure of visiting several public libraries to do summer reading programs. I have been to Dayton public library, Dumont public library, Oelwein public library, and the Des Moines YMCA.

11/06/2024

Last week I visited Guthrie Center Elementary and Indianola elementary school. We talked about the importance of honeybees and what it is like to be a beekeeper!

16/05/2024

Last week I visited a STEAM group in the Des Moines area where we learned the basics of beekeeping. I also visited Strong Roots Preschool and there we talked about honey bees and how we can help the bees.

23/04/2024

This week I tried this delicious hot honey pizza I tried out, check it out!

https://www.howsweeteats.com/2018/04/detroit-style-pepperoni-pizza/

02/04/2024

Last week I went to Cooper elementary school and talked to kids about bees. I made honey energy balls as a little treat. Then Fort Dodge signed its bee proclamation on Monday which I then took to Des Moines to celebrate Iowa honey bee day!
Honey Energy Balls:
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 and 3/4 cups old fashioned oats
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Combine, roll refridgerate

07/03/2024

1 ¼ cups warm water
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon of honey
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup honey
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup baking soda
4 cups of water
Salt on top

Pour 1 ¼ cups warm water into a medium bowl. Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon honey in warm water for about 10 minutes.

Mix flour, honey, oil, and salt together to the activated yeast, mix well.

Knead dough for 10 minutes then place in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap to rise for 1 hour.

Is a baking dish mix together 4 cups of water and baking soda until dissolved.

Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll each piece into a long rope, then shape to your personal preference. Dip dough in the baking soda bath.

Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.

Bake at 450 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy alone or mix honey and your favorite mustard, dip, and enjoy!

15/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate I made these honey lavender white chocolate truffles to share with the people I love! Click the recipies below.
https://bakerstable.net/honey-lavender-white-chocolate-truffles

06/02/2024

This honey cornbread is one of my favorites, you have to try it out!

Eggs - 3 large eggs at room temperature.
Sour cream- 1 cup at room temperature
Butter- ¼ cup.
Honey- 1/4 cup.
Canned Cream Corn - A 14.75-ounce can of creamed corn, not drained.
Baking powder- 2 teaspoons.
Salt - ½ teaspoon.
Yellow corn meal- ¾ cup.
All purpose flower- 1 ¼ cups.

1. In a large bowl mix together eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and honey and mix until smooth. Then add creamed corn, salt, and baking powder.
2. Then to the wet ingredients mix in flour and cornmeal until just about well combined.
3. Bake in a greased baking dish of your choosing at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
4. Allow cornbread to slightly cool and serve with a drizzle of honey.

17/01/2024

Here’s a delicious recipe for Tres Leches Cake made completely with honey that friends and family will love!

08/12/2023

Did you know you can feed your dog honey? Raw local honey can help your dog with seasonal allergies. Because honey contains active enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics; it’s also very beneficial for your dog’s digestive system.
My mom developed these pupcakes almost 9 years ago and we make them for our dog’s birthdays every year. These pupcakes are full of healthy ingredients that your pup will love!
~ Queen Britta