Fascinating bee facts
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 Pollen: Bee breadPollen is essential for bee nutrition and is the primary source of protein for the hive. It is vital for brood production and the development of young bees. |  5,000 flowersIt takes about 5,000 flowers and 80 kilometres of flying distance to make one teaspoon of honey! |  Temperature controlBees have a unique way of regulating hive temperature, fanning their wings to cool the hive and clustering together to generate heat. |
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 BeeswaxWorker bees metabolise sugars from honey to produce wax through special glands on their abdomens. |  Bee swarmsBees swarm primarily to reproduce and alleviate overcrowding in the hive, with a portion of the colony, including the old queen, leaving to establish a new hive |  Queen BeesQueen bees are produced when larvae are fed exclusively on royal jelly, a nutrient rich secretion which triggers their development into fertile queens. |
 DronesDrones are male bees whose sole purpose is to mate with the queen, they do not collect nectar or pollen and are typically expelled from the hive before winter. |
PLM Honey Recipes
Please enjoy our selected all time favorite honey recipes. We will add to our collection over time.
If you would like to add your favourite honey recipe to our featured recipe page, please send an email to admin@plmfinancialgroup.com.au with the details. We look forward to seeing your ideas!
Best wishes from the PLM team.
HONEY TOFFEE
Featured Recipe from Judy Donald
Ingredients:
4 cups sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 & 1/2 cups water
1 & 1/2 cups blanched almonds
Method:
Place sugar, honey and water in saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, stirring constantly, then do not stir after it has begun to boil. Test by dropping a teaspoonful into cold water; the mixture should crackle. Add nuts and pour into pattie papers or a buttered tray. Once cooled, add melted chocolate for extra decadence.
EASY STICKY HONEY SOY MARINADE
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
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Method:
Combine all ingredients well in a bowl and add pork, beef or chicken. Marinate overnight. Grill or barbecue over gentle heat
HONEY HEALTH ROLLS
Ingredients:
3/4 cup apricots
1/2 cup water
1 cup skim milk powder
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sultanas
1/2 cup desiccated coconut plus extra for rolling
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1 teaspoon lemon rind and 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
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Method:
Combine apricots and water and bring to the boil. Simmer until tender. Remove from heat, add the remainder of ingredients except extra coconut. Divide into four, wet hands and form into rolls. Roll in the extra coconut. Put into refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Rolls can be cut into slices as required.
Moist Honey Cake
Ingredients:
1 & 1/4 cups plain flour
3/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Method:
Preheat an oven to 180C.
Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the honey, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Add the hot water and whisk until combined.
Add the flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and mix until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a wooder skewer comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and drizzle the remaining honey over the top. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.​
