Posts tagged farm life

Why We Call Them "Hope Boxes"

Every August, we send hundreds of empty honey boxes back into our bee yards with nothing but hope they'll return full. Around here, we call them Hope Boxes—a simple nickname that has come to represent faith in the bees, the seasons, and the harvest still to come.

canning, beekeeping, farm stories, homesteadingKathy SuchanAugust 1, 2026honey harvest, raw honey, beekeeping, honey bees, honey supers, farm life, nebraska farm, fat head honey, hope boxes, behind the scenes

Summer Honey Pairings: 6 Delicious Ways to Use Honey All Summer Long

Looking for new ways to use honey beyond tea and toast? These are our favorite summer honey pairings—from hot honey tacos and black garlic tomatoes to watermelon, guacamole, cocktails, and vanilla ice cream. Simple ingredients, easy entertaining, and plenty of patio inspiration.

Kathy SuchanJune 16, 2026summer recipes, honey pairings, raw honey, patio entertaining, garden recipes, honey recipes, hot honer, cocktails, summer food, farm life