Your Favorite Fruit Is Covered In Pesticides—Here’s How To Wash It
We are just rounding the corner on peak fruit season. The longer days herald the best time of year to bite into a juicy strawberry, grill up some fresh pineapple, or make your favorite watermelon salad. But despite their many health benefits, there’s a catch when it comes to the fruit you find at the […]
How to keep your bees with Syracuse Honey
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For more than 20 years, Beekeeper Bob Faulkner, owner of Syracuse Honey, has been helping people set up their own bee colonies in their backyards. “I help people get started every year with beekeeping. We start with a small nucleus box with a queen and a bunch of workers, and it builds […]
Washing Your Fruits And Veggies Isn’t Enough Anymore. Here’s How To Clean Off Pesticides
You probably know better than to eat a strawberry straight from of the carton without washing it. Fruits and veggies are often coated in harmful pesticides to ward off pests when they’re growing. These chemicals are not exactly safe for human consumption either. And while you probably rinse off your produce in a colander before […]